Katherine Cirullo

1225 Marion Street, Apt.3, Denver, CO, 80218 katherinecirullo@gmail.com (860) 559-1024

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Masters in Education Expected Dec. 2017
Adams State University, Denver, CO
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Endorsement

Bachelor of Arts May 2013

Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
Major: Sociology
Study Abroad: International Sustainable Development Studies Institute, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Colorado Initial Teacher License in Elementary Education Expected May 2017

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Stanley Teacher Prep/Boettcher Teacher Residency (at PEBC)

Intern Teacher, DPS, Eagleton Elementary School, Denver, CO, Grade 2 Jan. 2017 - Present
Backwards planned culturally responsive, interdisciplinary History and Science units
Facilitate guided reading groups and hone instruction to help students metacognitively utilize
thinking strategies such as monitor for meaning and activate schema
Formatively assess student progress and learning preferences with exit tickets, thumbs up, and
reading conferences in order to inform next instruction
Utilize No Nonsense Nurturing (NNN) and restorative justice techniques to quell behavior issues
and empower students to solve problems on their own
Manage behavior and support social-emotional development by integrating Eagleton character
strengths (growth mindset, integrity, respect, joy, perseverance and gratitude) into daily instruction

Stanley Teacher Prep/Boettcher Teacher Residency (at PEBC)

Intern Teacher, DPS, Steele Elementary School, Denver, CO, Grade 3 Aug. 2016 - Dec. 2016
Participated in standards-based data analysis during 3rd grade data team meetings
Co-taught Bridges in Mathematics curriculum; Expeditionary Learning (EL) literacy curriculum
Utilized manipulatives such as base 10 pieces to help a struggling student concretely grasp
regrouping in addition and subtraction
Collaboratively crafted a guided-inquiry science unit on electricity with differentiated instruction
and small team learning opportunities
Discussed students academics and behavior with parents during parent-teacher conferences
Participated in weekly staff-wide professional development

The GrowHaus
Service Learning Intern, Denver, CO Feb. 2016 - May 2016
Developed interdisciplinary curriculum and facilitated service learning workshops/in-school
speaking engagement sessions for groups of 10 40 students, grade levels ECE - Post Graduate
Maintained the Growasis, an educational garden and programming space

Sprout City Farms

Farming and Education Apprentice, Denver, CO July 2015 - Oct. 2015
Led Denver Green School (DGS) farm tours and co-facilitated service learning sessions for
volunteer groups and DGS students, grades ECE 8
Co-facilitated DGS after school enrichment program on the farm to spark student interest in
sustainability, food justice, farming, and healthy eating

Food & Water Watch

Communications Assistant, Washington, D.C. May 2013 - Apr. 2015