Jamie Boarder has over 15 years of experience in education, including roles as a social studies teacher, department chair, specialist, and faculty member. Her philosophy focuses on creating a student-centered learning environment where students are active partners in the process. She holds a PhD in International Education and masters in Educational Leadership. Currently she is a faculty member at Western Governors University, where she supports students in online courses and provides subject matter expertise.

1. JAMIE BOARDER
6320 East RolandStreetMesa,Arizona85215 | (480) 330-2270 | jamiezach@msn.com
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PHILOSOPHY
My philosophy for teaching rests on the belief that learning needs to be focused on creating a student-
centeredenvironmentwhere studentsare active partnersinthe learningprocess. Myrole asa facilitator
of the learningprocessistoprovide afoundationforlife-longlearningbytappingintotheindividual needs
of the students and sparking learner interest and enthusiasm.
EDUCATION
PhD International Education,April2016
Northcentral University,PrescottValley,Arizona
DissertationTitle:“Examiningthe Association betweenEvaluation-BasedProfessional Development,
StudentAchievement,andTeacherEffectiveness”
MEd Educational Leadership,December2007
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona
Bachelorof Science ElementaryEducation,May2000
Kutztown University, Kutztown, Pennsylvania
HONORS AND AWARDS
Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society Member
Dean’s List Kutztown University
Dean’sListPennsylvaniaState University
Honor Societyof the PennsylvaniaState University
PROFFESIONAL LICENSES
ArizonaK-8ElementaryTeachingCertificate
ArizonaSecondaryTeachingCertificate
Endorsements:SecondaryHistory,SecondarySocial Studies,SEI
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY,Salt Lake City, Utah
Faculty Member,TeachersCollege July 2016 - Present
 Supportstudentsastheyengage inthe Master’slevel course,Foundationsof TeachingPractice
Integration.
 Supportstudentsastheyengage inthe bachelor’slevelcourse,Foundational Perspectivesof
Education.
 Utilize technologybasedteachingplatforms toaidstudentsinthe developmentof core subject
competencies.

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 Establishandmaintain astudentcentered, classroomenvironmentconducivetolearningand
teaching.
 Provide additional resourcestostudentsbasedoncontentexpertise,whilemaintainingthe
students’responsibilityfor course completion.
 Provide subjectmatterexpertise tosupportstudentsenrolledinthe College of Education.
 Provide instructional helpandfacilitatelearningcommunities.
 Monitorand supportstudents,aswell asprovide prescriptive interventionsasneededbythe
individuallearner.
MESA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Mesa, Arizona August2006 – May 2016
Title I School Improvement Specialist August 2014 – Present
 Provide coachingtostaff membersineffectiveinstructiontoensure studentsuccessand
academicachievement
 Facilitate training and provide professional development to ensure the implementation of state
standards, district curriculum, and the school improvement plan
 Provide ongoing coaching, demonstration teaching, assistance with program monitoring, and
prescriptive intervention strategies for all teachers
 Assist with the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the school’s
improvement plan and aligns student needs with the Title I budget
System for Teacher and Student Advancement; Master Teacher August 2012 – July2014
 Analyzed school-wide student data to develop school improvement plan
 Planned and facilitated weekly professional development meetings for all teachers
 Demonstrated model lessons, and helped to develop and implement curriculum
 Evaluated teachers and provided assistance and coaching towards meeting teachers’ individual
needs
Secondary Social Studies Specialist July 2011 – July 2012
 Workedwiththe ArizonaDepartmentof Educationandotheragenciestoplan,organize,facilitate
and promote professional development activities necessary for the effective implementation of
state standards for Mesa Public School teachers
 Worked with teachers and other stakeholders to develop curriculum aligned to standards
 Servedasadvocate and mentorfor178 secondarysocial studiesteachersthroughoutthe district
 Helped manage budgetary needs for the Social Studies Department
 Established and maintain effective working relationships with school staff and community
 Effectively communicated district wide goals and initiatives orally and in writing
Social Studies Teacher August 2006 – June 2011
 Integratedavarietyof teachingmethodsandinstructional strategiestogeneratestudentinterest
 Evaluated and tracked student progress using a variety of different assessment methods
 Maintained positive relationships with students and parents while holding students to high
rigorous standards
 Created a variety of assessments to highlight student accomplishments and mastery

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6320 East RolandStreetMesa,Arizona85215 | (480) 330-2270 | jamiezach@msn.com
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Social Studies Department Chair, Stapley Junior High August 2008 – June 2011
 Assisted inthe development,implementationandsupervisionof department’scontentstandards
 Facilitatedthe developmentof programsandmonitorsimplementationof curriculumthatmeets
the needs of all students
 Implemented an ongoing program of student work evaluation
 Monitored department’s Comprehensive Improvement Plan encompassing goals, objectives,
activities, time-lines, and resources
CASA GRANDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT, Casa Grande, Arizona August 2002 – June 2006
SeventhGrade Social StudiesTeacher, Casa Grande Middle School
 Integratedavarietyof teachingmethodsandinstructional strategies togeneratestudentinterest
 Evaluated and tracked student progress in class by using a variety of assessment methods
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Exceptional references availableuponrequest.