Natalie Clifford | 7 August 2017

NATALIE ANNE CLIFFORD

cliffordnat@gmail.com || 651.788.2984

Proficient in Spanish and eligible to teach any core subject, grades EC-8, including ESL courses.
ESL Supplemental TExES Passed
EC-6 Core Subjects TExES Passed
4-8 Core Subjects TExES Passed

Pre-Service Training: Completed | 30 Hours Observation: In Progress

Enrolled in Alternative Certification for Teaching (ACT) San Antonio

EDUCATION
University of MinnesotaTwin Cities B.A., May 2012
University Honors Program, Summa cum Laude Grade Point Average 3.87
Major: Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies
Minors: Global Studies; Comparative U.S. Race & Ethnicity; African-American & African Studies

Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN 09/08 - 05/10

Major Courses of Study: Womens, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; International Studies

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Athlos Leadership Academy Premier, San Antonio, TX
6th Grade Math Teacher 08/17 Present
Created lessons focused on 6th grade mathematics TEKS. Established strong relationships with students.
Communicated with parents / guardians. Facilitated student academic success and growth.

EDUCATION-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Rape Crisis Center of Central New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Bilingual Prevention Education Coordinator 06/16 - 06/17
Led workshops with middle and high school students to prevent sexual violence and encourage healthy
decision-making. Educated youth regarding consent, identity, bullying, and healthy / unhealthy relationships.

Big Brothers Big Sisters, Fort Worth, TX: Bilingual Match Support Specialist 03/15 - 06/16
Facilitated mentoring partnerships between schools and community organizations to support Fort Worth youth
(elementary, middle, and high school). Managed bilingual caseload of youth, families, and volunteers.

The Commit! Partnership, Dallas, TX

Spring Associate, Early Education Initiatives / College Access & Success 01/15 - 03/15
Developed and translated resources for financial aid completion process (both FAFSA and TASFA for
undocumented students). Supported logistics for financial aid workshops throughout Dallas County.

College Possible / AmeriCorps, Minneapolis, MN: Senior Coach 08/13 - 06/14

Guided low-income high school students through college application process. Partnered with students in
navigating financial aid and scholarship application process.

Breakthrough / AmeriCorps VISTA, Saint Paul, MN: Community Engagement Specialist 08/12 - 08/13
Nurtured relationships with community organizations to assist first-generation students in preparing for
college. Mentored middle and high school students. Managed peer tutoring for college applications.

Penumbra Theatre Company, Saint Paul, MN: Summer Institute Intern 06/12 - 08/12
Collaborated with high school students to explore social justice concepts through performance.