Natalie Pearce Resume

Natalie Pearce – Social Studies 1416 Birch Street Apt 7, Fort Collins, CO 80521|303-563-9394|[email protected] EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, History Concentration in Social Studies Teaching Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO

Expected Graduation Date: May 2019 GPA 3.83

QUALIFICATIONS   

Experience working in leadership positions that require relationship-building with people of all ages Experience working in a Core Curriculum school AVID curriculum trained

STUDENT TEACHING AND FIELD EXPERIENCE Boltz Middle School, Fort Collins, CO       

Plans unique and differentiated lessons to meet the needs of all students including those with 504’s, IEP’s, and ALP’s Communicates with parents to answer questions and concerns related to their students’ success in the classroom and class expectations as the primary 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher Collaborates with 7th Grade Team during weekly meetings to discuss concerns with students and upcoming school events such as conferences or voting on the Boltz Citizen of the Month Fosters relationships with students outside of the classroom by attending extracurricular activities such as wrestling matches, basketball games, and chaperoning dances Designed and implemented a unique class points system to motivate students to stay engaged with the learning and thus reduced behavior issues and personally improved classroom management skills Provides cross-content support and motivation as a math interventionalist during elective hour for 7 th grade math students struggling with the content Volunteers as an AVID tutor during an alternate elective hour helping at-risk and first-generation students practice and develop skills such as note taking, setting goals, planning future careers, organization habits, and providing support for questions or concerns related to college

Kinard Core Knowledge School, Fort Collins, CO 

January 2019-Present

August 2018-December 2018

Worked in a 7th Grade Social Studies classroom at a National Blue-Ribbon School teaching mini-lessons, circulating the classroom to provide additional assistance, learning the Core Knowledge Curriculum, and observing PLC meetings to gain an appreciation for staff collaboration and staff support

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE  

UberMedia – Quality Assurance Team Member June 2014-Present o Works remotely in Fort Collins and as an in-office intern in Los Angeles for two summers Guitar Teacher (self-employed) May 2013-June 2015 o Taught private lessons for students aged 6-14 of beginner experience

LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE  

CSU Education 350 Scholar August 2018-Present o Mentors upcoming teacher-candidates by assisting with lesson-planning and offering advice Elementary School Band Leader January 2008-February 2015 o Led a team of younger musicians while coordinating expectations and scheduling with parents

Natalie Pearce 1416 Birch Street Apt 7, Fort Collins, CO 80521|303-563-9394|[email protected] REFERENCES

Nicole Darrow Practicum Mentor Teacher, 7th Grade Social Studies Kinard Core Knowledge Email: [email protected] Phone: 970-402-2030

Stacy Elder Current Math Lab Co-Teacher, 7th Grade Math Boltz Middle School Email: [email protected] Phone: 970-231-6464

Chris Nickel Current Student-Teaching Mentor, 7th Grade Social Studies Boltz Middle School Email: [email protected] Phone: 970-567-9195

Linda Williams Student-Teacher University Coach Colorado State University Email: [email protected] Phone: 970-484-7364