GRACE GREEN

Phone: 520-310-9685

Portfolio: www.ggreenportfolio.com
Online

CERTIFICATION

Email: grace.green019@gmail.com
Classroom Blog: www.vail.k12.az.us/greeng

ARIZONA STATE TEACHING CERTIFICATE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION, 6-12
MAY 2013 PRESENT
Subject Areas: Middle Grades Math, Middle Grades Science, General Science, Biology
Endorsement: Structured English Immersion

TEACHING
EXPERIENCE

7TH & 8TH GRADE MATH & SCIENCE TEACHER / JULY 2013 PRESENT
Corona Foothills Middle School, Vail Unified School District; Vail, AZ

Achieved Arizona Department of Education second-place middle school ranking and

third-place district ranking for excellence in statewide assessment scores
Promoted to math position to develop rigorous Common Core curriculum and utilize
weekly and quarterly assessments to inform instruction, resulting in 80% pass rate on
7th grade district common math assessments
Built standards-based science cooperative learning, guided reading, writing, and
experiential lessons, resulting in over 90% pass rate on 8th grade state science exam
Reteach at-risk math students using differentiated instruction during quarterly
reteach classes, resulting in over 10% improvement on quarterly district assessments
Created and expanded the Spanish Club and Math Homework Club, strengthening
teacher-student relationships, cultural awareness and math standards mastery
Create daily classroom blog detailing learning objectives, homework assignments,
and in-class materials, providing at-home access for parents and students

7TH & 8TH GRADE SCIENCE STUDENT TEACHER / AUGUST 2012 MAY 2013
Doolen Middle School, Tucson Unified School District; Tucson, AZ

Composed and implemented thematic and interdisciplinary units, increasing

student achievement across contents
Collaborated with four GATE teachers on class content and management, ensuring
consistent expectations and rigor program-wide

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA PAUL LINDSEY INTERN / OCTOBER 2012 MAY 2013

Iskashitaa Refugee Network; Tucson, AZ

Coordinated and co-taught three weekly ESL classes in central Tucson refugee
communities, reaching over 75 students
Supervised and mentored three undergraduate intern ESL teachers to successful
completion of internship requirements

EDUCATION

MASTER OF EDUCATION, TEACHING AND TEACHER EDUCATION / MAY 2013

The University of Arizona; Tucson, AZ
Cumulative GPA: 4.0/4.0
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, PUBLIC AFFAIRS / MAY 2011

with School of Public and Environmental Affairs Honors

with Distinction
Indiana University; Bloomington, IN
Major: Environmental Management
Minors: Nonprofit Management, International Studies
Cumulative GPA: 3.6/4.0

GRACE GREEN

Phone: 520-310-9685

Online
Portfolio: www.ggreenportfolio.com

TEACHING
RELATED
EXPERIENCE

Email: grace.green019@gmail.com
Classroom Blog: www.vail.k12.az.us/greeng

ESL INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT / OCTOBER 2011 APRIL 2012

North White Junior/Senior High School, North White School Corporation; Monon, IN

Provided individualized bilingual (Spanish/English) instruction to over 30 middle

and high school English Language Learners (ELLs), improving students domainspecific vocabulary, reading, and writing skills

Taught English as a New Language beginner and intermediate classes on a

substitute basis
Organized and led in-person and telephone parent-teacher conferences, reducing
cultural and language barriers between teachers, school administrators and

parents
TRIBAL RESPONSE ASSISTANT / JUNE AUGUST 2011
Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska; Reserve, KS

Conducted community outreach meetings to educate the public on local

environmental issues, reducing illegal dumping on the reservation
Developed informational materials addressing community environmental concerns,
improving the communitys relationship with tribal government
Wrote standard operating procedures for residents in case of weather-related
emergencies, increasing residents emergency preparedness

VOLUNTEER
EXPERIENCE

SPECIAL
SKILLS

PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT

MIGRANT RESOURCE CENTER VOLUNTEER / JUNE JULY 2014

Frontera de Cristo; Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico

Provided food, clothing, and medical aid to Mexican and Central American
repatriated migrants in a migrant resource center and local shelter on the
U.S./Mexico border

Contacted migrants families to communicate their location, wellbeing, and needs

Documented migrants experiences while in Border Patrol and Immigration and
Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, contributing to reports on migrant abuse

SPANISH

Proficient skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS, MEMBER

Utilize online lesson ideas, journal articles, interactives, and manipulatives to

improve classroom management and instruction

DISTRICT COGNITIVE COACHING PROGRAM / JULY 2013 PRESENT

Corona Foothills Middle School, Vail School District; Vail, AZ

Analyze practice and participate in mentoring by master teacher through multiple

lesson observations and meetings, resulting in improved classroom management,
active participation, lesson planning, and questioning strategies