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Emma Dugan

EDUCATOR

CONTACT TEACHING EXPERIENCE


Teacher | Cherry Drive Elementary
303.880.3486 JAN. 2021 - PRESENT | THORNTON, CO.
● Kindergarten teacher for 22 online students combined from two
emmadugan5@gmail.com separate schools
● Data Demonstrating Students’ Academic Growth
1518 Amherst Street ○ PALS (Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening/District
Diagnostic Letter Sound Assessment): January-- 3 of 22
Superior, CO 80027
students scored proficient on end-of-year expectations.
After 12 weeks of my instruction, 19 of 22 students have
met mastery
LICENSES & EXAMS ○ PALS (Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening/District
Diagnostic Spelling Assessment): January-- 10 of 22
INITIAL TEACHER LICENSE
students had mastered end-of-year expectations. After 12
Colorado Department of Education weeks of my instruction, 18 of 22 students have met
January 2021 mastery (the only students not yet meeting mastery are
being served by IEPs or READ plans)
PRAXIS ELEMENTARY ○ End-of-Unit Math Assessment/Number Sense: All 22
MULTIPLE SUBJECTS (5001) students know, recognize, and can write numbers 0-20,
Passed January 2020 represent numbers in multiple ways, and solve equations
with sums to 5 using math manipulatives.
EDUCATION ● Extensive knowledge of digital learning programs such as
Seesaw, Schoology, Peardeck, Flipgrid, Edpuzzle, and ST Math
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION ● Implemented appropriate accommodations for 22 students of
LICENSURE which 3 were gifted, 3 had IEPs/504s, and 2 were emerging
University of Colorado Boulder bilinguals
December 2020 ● Created a close-knit classroom community in which students
were encouraged to take risks and make mistakes
BACHELOR OF ARTS ● Supported students and families with frequent communication
and opportunities for meaningful feedback
Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder Student Teacher | Boulder Community School of Integrated
December 2020 Studies (BCSIS)
AUG. 2020 - DEC. 2020 | BOULDER, CO.
● Prioritized student friendly “I can” statements for learning targets
and student-generated success criteria to encourage
metacognition and student self-reflection
● Produced countless educational materials, videos, and daily
schedules during virtual learning through Seesaw
● Incorporated BCSIS’s arts-integrated model into instruction to
create interdisciplinary connections
● Established relationships with students, families, and staff during
a global pandemic through virtual home visits, conferences, and
professional development
● Developed knowledge in teaching and applying curricular
programs such as Fundations Literacy, Math Expressions, Bridges
Math, Fountas and Pinnell Literacy, and Teaching Strategies Gold
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Practicum Teacher Assistant | Emerald Elementary


AUG. 2019 - DEC. 2019 | BROOMFIELD, CO
● Designed and co-taught whole group science and social studies
lessons that met Colorado State Standards for first grade
● Created and implemented multiple small group literacy and
mathematics stations

Practicum Teacher Assistant | Sanchez Elementary


JAN. 2019 - MAY 2019 | LAFAYETTE, CO
● Developed a kindergarten mathematics unit focused on social
justice with real world applications
● Implemented scaffolding and differentiation strategies to serve a
diverse group of learners

Practicum Teacher Assistant | McElwain Elementary


AUG. 2018 - DEC. 2018 | DENVER, CO
● Collaborated with peers to develop small group literacy lessons
that were culturally and linguistically relevant to students
● Encouraged growth mindset and self-efficacy in struggling
students

Teacher | Primrose School at the Flatirons


JUNE 2015 - JULY 2020 | SUPERIOR, CO.
● Served as a floating teacher for children aged three through six
(Kindergartners)
● Designed and taught developmentally appropriate lessons
focused on foundational and life skills

CERTIFICATION & TRAINING


SCIENCE OF READING TRAINING
Colorado Department of Education, April 2021
● Gained an understanding of the cognitive processes that are
imperative for successful reading acquisition

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CERTIFIED EDUCATOR


National Geographic Educator Certification, November 2019
● Empowered students to be informed decision-makers equipped
to solve meaningful challenges in their communities and beyond
● Created interdisciplinary classroom activities that were centered
around real-world problems at local, regional, and global scales

CERTIFIED CPR & FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR


American Safety & Health Institute, October 2019
● Trained personnel in CPR and First Aid by discussing and
demonstrating life saving skills using proper technique
● Integrated technology into instruction to help facilitate learning

REFERENCES
● Elizabeth Jordan, Principal at Cherry Drive Elementary
○ 720-972-5300
● Phil Katsampes, Principal at BCSIS
○ 720-561-5506
● Elizabeth Mourer, Assistant Principal at Stellar Elementary
○ 303-827-9961
● Jen O’Brien, Kindergarten Teacher
○ 303-204-3181
● Mindy Johnson, University Supervisor at CU Boulder
○ 970-412-5265

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