To Obtain a Challenging Teaching Position with a Diverse Population of Students

Katie H. Law-Balding

9468 E. Florida Ave. #2046 (303) 990.4156

Denver, CO 80247

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging teaching position with a diverse population of students.

EDUCATION

M. Ed, Teaching Certification

Emphasis: Urban Education

University of California, Los Angeles CA

June 2006

GPA: 4.0/4.0

Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences

Emphasis: Anatomy

Minor: Anatomy and Neurobiology

Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO

December 2001

GPA: 3.65/4.0

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Teacher, Martin Luther King Early College, Denver Public Schools

Denver CO, August 2007-Present

v  Denver Teacher Award 2009

v  Member of DPS Math and Science Leadership Cadre

v  Planning and instruction for 7th grade life science, 8thgrade physical science

v  Developed and taught curriculum for High School Health and Medical Science class (grades 9-12) and High School Anatomy and Physiology (11-12)

v  Teach 8th grade inclusion science with inclusion special education teacher

v  Middle School Science Department Chair (08-09)

v  8th grade team leader (08-09): facilitate team meetings, coordinate 8th grade continuation, liaison between 8th grade teachers and administration

v  Experience with ELA-E, honors/GT, special education, and general population students

v  Use of technology including Smart Board, LCD projector, PowerPoint, United Streaming, internet, Document Camera

v  Collaborate with other science teachers to share curriculum ideas

v  SALI training, Interactions in Physical Science Training, AVID Training, member of AVID site team, PBS training, Olweus Training

v  Mentor new science teachers

v  Effectively communicate with parents, teachers and other school personnel

v  Athletic Director, middle and high school

v  Coach boys and girls soccer, boys basketball

Teacher, Audubon Middle School, Los Angeles Unified School District

Los Angeles CA, August 2005-June 2007

v  Planning and instruction for 7th grade life science and health course

v  Planning and instruction for 8th grade physical science

v  Experience with ESL, honors, special education, and general population students

v  Coach and tutor for Beyond the Bell after school program

v  Use of technology including Smart Board, LCD projector, student laptop carts, Brain Pop, California Streaming, Gizmos, etc.

v  Collaborate with other science teachers to share curriculum ideas

v  Use of LAUSD instructional guide and inquiry based lessons

v  Effectively communicate with parents, teachers and other school personnel

v  Member of Grade Level Student Achievement Team (GSAT) to promote Academic English Mastery Program (AEMP) in the classroom

v  Attended AEMP conferences in 2006 and 2007

v  Actively participated in all professional developments and faculty meetings

v  Completed student teaching January 2005-June 2005

Site Supervisor, Kid Quest, Englewood Public Schools

Englewood CO, February 2002-June 2003

v  Supervise 50+ children

v  Supervise four staff

v  Design and implement and age-appropriate, before-and-after school curriculum that extends the school day in a daycare setting using the Colorado state standards for education

v  Maintain necessary records for attendance, proper release procedures, program registrations, and documents for state licensing

v  Effectively communicate with parents, teachers, and other school personnel

v  Complete required trainings (Love & Logic, KidzLit, Adventures in Peacemaking, Guidance)

v  Started chess club with a 5th grade participant

v  Co-led student council with two teachers

LICENSES/CREDENTIALS

Initial Teacher License, Science

State of Colorado

Expires 3/28/10, Applied for Professional LIcense12/09

Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential, Biological Science

State of California

Valid June 18, 2005-July 1, 2010