1. Ranee (Smith) Solmonsson
32300 NE Old Parrett Mt. Rd.
Newberg, OR 97132
503.537.8385
cascaderanee@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: an elementary teaching position in intermediate grades with a focus on math
EDUCATION
Pacific University TAG Certificate Program, Fall 2009-Spring 2012
MEd, with ESOL Endorsement, Portland State University, 2007
Bilingual Teacher Pathway Program, Portland State University, Spring 2004
M.A. Slavic and East European Languages and Literatures, The Ohio State University, 1993
B.A. International Studies and Russian, University of Oregon, 1991
LICENSE
Initial II, through June of 2016, Early Childhood/Elementary ESOL and Multiple Subjects Self-Contained
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Elementary ESL and Classroom Teacher, Beaverton School District (June 2003-Present)
 Delivered high quality differentiated curriculum, using a variety of models, including flexible
grouping, team teaching, literacy and content classroomand group instruction in large Title I schools.
 As SIOP Co-Facilitator, participated in ongoing SIOP PLCs, including lesson study, planning for new
building cohort training and writing school-wide implementation plan.
 Served on district elementary ESL committee for curriculum adoption.
TAG Facilitator
 Increased number of identified students in a Title I from 9 to 51 in the course of 3 years.
 Provided ongoing support to building staff members on identification and service delivery.
 Organized and planned parent involvement programs.
Bilingual ESL Tutor, Newberg School District
 Provided small group bilingual ESL assessment and instruction to newly arrived Russian-speaking
adoptees for three years.
 Planned and organized lessons in coordination with classroom teachers.
 Conducted ongoing assessment and evaluation of diverse English language learners.
Graduate Teaching Assistant and Russian Instructor
 Developed, prepared, presented and conducted daily lesson plans for beginning college level Russian
courses and community education “Russian for Travelers” course.
 Created appropriate materials for testing,daily assignments and activities.
 Maintained accurate records and held weekly office hours for consultation.
 Conducted weekly sessions forconversation practice and presentation of cultural materials.
Substitute Teacher,Lahore Pakistan
 Served as a certified substitute forgrades K-12 in an overseas schoolwith a multicultural student
population.
 Organized lesson plans and developed last minute classroomactivities.
 Developed curriculum for a middle schoolcourse on current events during a long-term assignment.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Refugee Employment Specialist, Job Developer, Trainer and Curriculum Developer
 Planned and conducted pre-employment workplace ESL training for Russian-speaking refugees (at-
risk youth and newly-arrived adults)with multiple barriers to employment.
 Assisted students in completing job applications, resumes, interviews and site-specific training.
 Developed and delivered curriculum for home-based business training for Russian-speaking women.
 Conducted bilingual workshops on labor market information, job search and work readiness.
 Gave outreach presentations in communities and schools
REFERENCES available upon request.