Emily

K. Blaser
(808) 283-1161 emiblaser@gmail.com Digital Portfolio: http://emilyblaser.weebly.com
EDUCATION
Drexel University 01/2012-04/2014
Master of Science in Teaching, Learning, Curriculum PK-4; GPA: 3.96/4.0
University of Puget Sound 08/2004-05/2008
Bachelor of Arts in Business; Minor in Studio Art; GPA: 3.69/4.0

CERTIFICATION
Hawai`i Provisional Elementary Education K-6 and PK-3 License 08/2015
New York State Initial Certificates Birth-Grade Two and First-Grade Six 09/2014
Pennsylvania Instructional I Prekindergarten-Fourth Grade Certification 04/2014

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
STEM Teacher 07/2016-Present
Plan and deliver hands-on, inquiry based STEM lessons to Preschool-Sixth Grade students at high need
school based on NGSS standards
Earned rating of Distinguished in all areas of Danielson Observations
Collaborate with fourth grade teacher to design and teach ELA lessons to best meet needs of diverse class
Serve as Math Coordinator for all grade levels; attend targeted Professional Development sessions and in
turn develop and deliver Professional Development to staff at Keolu
Design, source materials, and build MakerSpace in school library
Began process for WASC Accreditation by attending trainings and serving as volunteer for site visits
Serve as teacher member of Student School Community Council and act as the voice of the teachers
Spearheaded school Science Fair and oversee four student projects selected for District Science Fair
Administer state testing in Science, ELA and Math according to state testing regulations

Second Grade Teacher
Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School, Manhattan, NY 09/2014-6/2015
Designed and tailored differentiated lessons in all subjects to a diverse class of 21 students with various
needs in a competitive and academically challenging school
Cultivated nurturing environment incorporating social-emotional learning, character education and
Responsive Classroom
Developed integrated lessons with hands-on, real world applications, encouraging students to make the
connection between the classroom and their real lives and activating higher order thinking skills
Collaborated closely with cross-curricular team and grade level to update curriculum to meet 21st century
learning needs
Incorporated elements of Project Based Learning into Social Studies, Literacy, and Math curriculums
Utilized a variety of methods and materials such as technology, games, manipulatives, literature and other
media, as well as small and whole group lessons, to differentiate the process, product, and instruction to
meet all students diverse needs
Maintained high benchmarks in all subjects, including in reading where all students improved a minimum
of two reading levels in the first semester

Student Teaching, Second Grade 01/2014-04/2014
Westwood Charter School, Los Angeles, CA
Designed and implemented lessons all subjects to a multicultural class of 25 students with various
learning abilities, needs, and first languages
Planned lessons based on Common Core and State Standards to improve performance on District
Assessments, collaborated with staff on how best to incorporate both academic and practice standards
Participated in developing a second semester pacing plan for second grade for all subject areas
Collaborated with staff to incorporate new technology, including laptops, iPads and projectors, into school
curriculum resulting in enriching lessons that promote 21st century learning based on district and state
standards

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
GoMath Leadership Cohort 2016-2017
Stepping Stones Leadership Cohort 2016-2017
NGSS Implementation Workshop with Linda Jordan 03/2017
WASC Visiting Committee Member 02/2017
WASC Training 01/2017
MakerSpace Workshop 11/2017
Drama Tools for Interpreting Visual Texts 11/2017
HSTA Conference: Legos for Literacy Workshop, Promoting Resilience 10/2016
through Childrens Literature Workshop, Creative Learning Workshop
AVID Workshop 10/2016
Schools of the Future Conference: Creativity Workshop, 10/2016
Self-Directed Learning Workshop, Cultivating Kindness Workshop
Apple STEM Learning Conference 09/2016
CFA Foundation: Learning by Design, New York, NY 01/2015
Promoting Student Excellence through Critical Inquiry and Descriptive Feedback NY, NY 01/2015
Dr. Michael Thompson: Workshop on Student Achievement 01/2015
Stanford+Connects: Growth Mindsets by Carol Dweck, Stanford University, New York, NY 09/2014
Stanford+Connects: Creativity Workshop, Stanford University, Los Angeles, CA 01/2014
True Grit Gala, Educators 4 Excellence, Los Angeles, CA 11/2013
Bullying: What Every Educator Should Know, Dr. Chuck Williams, Drexel University 03/2012

ACTIVITIES, HONORS, AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Student Community Council Teacher Representative 2016-Present
HSTA and NEA Member 2016-Present
TEACHNYC SELECT RECRUIT 2014
Competitively selected from over 10,000 candidates as one of the top 5% of
prospective teachers for the 2014-2015 school year, as identified by the
New York City Department of Educations Office of Teacher Recruitment and Quality
Educators 4 Excellence 2014-Present
Special Olympics, Duke MBA Games, Team Captain 2011, 2012
Pi Beta Phi Achievement Scholarship 2008
Deans List 2007
Puget Sound Art Scholarship 2007
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity 2005-Present
Special Olympics Volunteer 2004-2014
Puget Sound Trustee Scholarship 2004-2008
Rotary Club Scholarship 2004-2008