AILEEN A.
GIARDINA
Denver, CO 303.249.5295 [email protected]
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO
M.A. Special Education
cumulative GPA 4.0
Fall 2016
Elementary Education License, Urban Community Teacher Education
Fall 2012
cumulative GPA 4.0
B.A. Art History; Film Studies Minor
Spring 2009
cumulative GPA 3.5
Colorado Department of Education
Spring 2013
3-Year Initial Teaching License
PRAXIS, Elementary Education: Content Knowledge
Spring 2011
Passed, ETS Recognition of Excellence
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Broadleaf Health and Education Alliance
Darjeeling, India & Denver, Colorado
Board Member
Contribute to organizational decisions
Lead projects to develop the educational domain of the organization
Raise funds to support the organization and its efforts
Education Consultant
Summer 2015-present
Design and co-edit SHA teacher training modules for publication
Observe CHHIP schools to deepen understanding of instructional practices, infrastructure, and culture
of Darjeeling region
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Green Valley Elementary School
Denver, Colorado
Fifth-Grade Teacher
Fall 2013-present
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Teach 5 -grade math, literacy, science, and social studies curriculum to approximately 60 students per
year
Provide emotional and social support and guidance to 5th graders in an urban elementary school
Collaborate with grade-level team to provide stimulating and relevant lessons aligned with the Common
Core State Standards
Collaborate with the schools administration team to analyze data and create appropriate action plans
based on this data
Cooperate with teachers from other grade-levels to create a collaborative and welcoming work
environment
Provide systematic and thorough differentiation for my fifth-grade students, including numerous students
on IEPs
Participate in the schools RtI and Special Education procedures
Team Specialist Math
Fall 2016-present
Support teachers with the implementation of a new math curriculum
Collaborate with the Instructional Leadership Team to enhance math performance across the school
Innovate math instruction within the school with a focus on writing in math
Mentor Teacher & Team Leader
Fall 2014-present
Acted as Team Leader to guide my grade-level team to success
Served as an official mentor to three new teachers and currently offer assistance to numerous other
teachers in the school seeking advice and guidance
Acted as a Mentor Teacher for the Student Teaching Residency program
Served on the schools School Leadership Team
ADDITIONAL TEACHING & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Guest Teacher, Denver Public Schools
Professional Participant, Parents Encouraging Parents (PEP) Conference
Mentor Teacher, Student Teaching Residency
Coach, Soccer for Success
4th Grade Student Teacher, Edison Elementary, Denver Public Schools
Special Education Student Teacher, Adventure Elementary, Mapleton Public Schools
Spring 2013
Spring 2013
Fall 2014-Spring 2015
Fall 2014
Spring 2012-Fall 2012
Spring 2013