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Pamela Blair-Bruce

Education and Credentials


MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY St. Louis, MO
BA in Elementary Education, 2003
Missouri Teacher Certification (Grades 1-6)
Masters of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction K-12, 2011
PARENTS AS TEACHERS BORN TO LEARN St. Louis, MO
Born to Learn Prenatal to Three years of Age, 2003
Born to Learn Three years to Kindergarten Entry, 2005

ST. LOUIS ARCHDIOCESE PAUL VI CERTIFICATE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES- St.


Louis, MO
Pursuing Coordinator of Religious Education Certification

Teaching and Mentoring Experience


ST. JOSEPH DAY SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION- IMPERIAL,
MO 2/2015 to present.
ST. JOSEPH PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION IMPERIAL, MO
Director of PSR, 12/2014 to present.
Assistant Director of PSR, 7/2014
Second Grade Sacrament Teacher, 9/2011 to 7/2014
INDEPENDENT LEARNING CONSULTANT, ST. LOUIS, MO
1/2010 to present
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, ST. LOUIS, MO
College of Education, Elementary Education Instructor, 8/2011 to present.
NORTHWEST R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGH RIDGE, MO
Early Childhood Parents as Teachers Educator, Parent Educator (Prenatal-K), 8/2003 to
5/2012

Key Contributions, Teaching and Mentoring Experience


Earned high marks for quality teaching of both adult and student learners, creation
and modification of lesson plans, and instructional materials used for differentiated
instruction, behavioral, and academic challenges in diverse situations.
Developed innovative approaches that were held as the model standard for meeting
goals in curriculum, experiential learning, and assessments, in both academic and
faith based settings.
Strong ability to build relationships with administration, staff, parents, and students.
Effective communicator with the demonstrated ability to create team environments and
positive staff interactions.
Consistently commended for ability to help students exhibiting behavior or academic
problems. Strong ability in giving educators, parents, and students adequate strategies,
resources, and knowledge regarding the appropriate stage of cognitive and spiritual
development and academic expectations.
Courses taught ranged in areas of expertise and content knowledge and all courses
received remarkable evaluations. UMSL Courses include Student Teaching Practicum,
Social Studies Methods, Classroom Management, Literacy and the Young Child,
Learning to Teach, Communication Arts, Learning, and Instruction, and Literacy,
Literature, and Learner. Religious Education includes sacramental preparations for
Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation for elementary students and RCIA
preparations high school students.

University Teaching Experiences and Course Instruction


Transition Issues & Planning, Special Education 4342
Course Description:
This course provides information to teachers and human service professionals who work
closely with adolescents and young adults with disabilities. Emphasis is placed on
understanding and planning for the transition from school to adult life for students with
disabilities. Transition outcomes include post-secondary education, employment,
residential options, and other related concerns. Topics include self-determination, selfadvocacy, person centered planning, post-secondary education options, career education
and planning, interagency collaboration, vocational and residential issues/resources, and
family support and involvement. Course content will be focused on established evidencebased practices and current research in the topic areas.
Teaching of Social Studies in the Elementary School, ELE ED 4253
Course Description:
Educational Foundations 111, junior standing and completion of social science
requirements in general education. Study of elementary school social studies emphasizing
the current social studies curricular content, methods of teaching and instructional
materials. Analysis of forces affecting objectives, materials, and teaching techniques.

Student Teaching Supervisor


Course Description: University Supervisor: Supervises student teaching, Performs
formal observations, Provides feedback and evaluations on observations and
assignments, Assigns student teaching grade(s), Completes student teacher evaluations
via SCOPE. Cooperating Teacher: Mentors and guides student teachers, Performs formal
observations and provides feedback, Completes evaluations in SCOPE.
Student Teacher: Is prompt and punctual, and follows the clock hours and calendar of the
cooperating teacher and host school, Attends all meetings and professional development
opportunities within the school, Completes all formal lesson plans and assignments in a
professional manner, with proper grammar, and submits all work on time to the
Cooperating Teacher and/or University Supervisor, as appropriate, Completes evaluations
in SCOPE, and Attends all UMSL seminars
Classroom Management, ELE ED 4320
Course Description: Understanding classroom management as the development of
engaging instruction that establishes healthy and culturally appropriate teacher-student
relationships, builds successful classroom community and enhances student learning.
Participants develop a culturally appropriate classroom management paper that includes
rules, procedures, expected behaviors and uses problem solving strategies to resolve
behavior problems. Emphasis is on the teacher developing the social competence of
PreK-12th students within culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms and engaging
families in supportive interactions
Childrens Literature, ELE ED 3330
Course Description: Exploration of literature and literacy-related resources available to
teachers for children and young people. Course has an emphasis on critical reading of
literature for a variety of purposes, including communication, instruction, information,
and recreation. Focus on the development of criteria for evaluating and selecting
culturally and developmentally appropriate materials for motivating students to read in
school and at home, as well as strategies for using literature to build family and school
partnerships around reading. Ten hours of participation in a school classroom setting are
required.
Communication Arts, Learning and Instruction, ELE Ed 3336
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course presents an in-depth analysis of the six areas of language arts as these are
effectively taught in the elementary and middle school settings. It also introduces
important strategies for teaching children to communicate effectively via oral and written
language. There is an emphasis on using literature, technology, and met cognitive
strategies to teach language and literacy skills to diverse learners, as well as attention to
effective methods for facilitating the integration of the language arts into the content
areas.

Methods of Teaching With Technology, EDUC 3310


Course Description:
Skill development in transforming content into instruction through various teaching
methods and educational technologies. Emphasis on differentiating instruction, inquiry
learning, and reflecting on practice.
Building community, Culture, and Learning in Education, EDUC 1000
Course Description:
As educator candidates begin their programs in the UMSL College of Education, this
course will provide opportunities to develop a community of educators-in-training,
relationships that will continue throughout academic and professional careers. This
course provides experiences for students to interact with a diverse group of educators
who work in schools and in community-based organizations, such as teachers, principals,
counselors, psychologists, social works, nurses, librarians, museum curators, and many
other kinds of youth development working in a variety of settings and from a variety of
cultures. Content includes introduction to and applications of the performance
assessment system utilized throughout all curricular programs, essential to learning to
evaluate ones experiences, impact, and coursework. The course serves to ground
candidates in the education profession, including its diverse career options and programs
offered in the College. Coursework addresses what the content and disposition
expectations are of UMSL and College of Education students and supports the
development of the skills to master those expectations, including research, critical
thinking, and writing. This course will be a critical component for successful graduation
and post-graduate professional and career development.

Conference and Training Presentations


Northwest School District: Parent Education, Literacy and Child Development
St. Joseph School: Staff Training, Educational Law and Curriculum Development
St. Joseph School of Religion: Parent Education, Faith Formation
UMSL Crucial Early Years Conference: Presenter, Literacy and Child Development

Core Competencies

Creative Lesson Planning


Curriculum Development
Instructional Best-Practices
Strong Work Ethic

Differentiated Instruction
Cultural Sensitivity
Professional Development
Training

References are available upon request.

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