Colleen McGillicuddy
1108 Avon St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 (602) 618-9134
cmcgillicuddy@peabodyschool.org
Seeking elementary grade, ESOL, and/or Spanish Immersion teaching position.
Professional Attributes: Genuine love for teaching. Interested in inquiry-based learning. Confident.
Organized. Congenial.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Fluent in Spanish.
Fluent in American Sign Language.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Strong collaboration skills.
Skilled at multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
CERTIFICATION
VA Teaching License PreK-6, Pending
VA Spanish Foreign Language Endorsement PreK-12, Pending
Arizona K-8 Teaching License, Sept. 2012
Structured English Immersion Endorsement, K-12, Sept. 2012
Pediatric First Aid/CPR certified, Oct. 2014
EDUCATION
Stanford University Fall 2014
Completed 8-week online course on teaching a challenging math curriculum
Final grade: 97%
Northern Arizona University May 2012
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Minor in Psychology
GPA 3.93 overall; GPA 4.0 in Elementary Education
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Daily Health and Safety Check, Fall 2013
Olweus Anti-Bullying Program,
Fall/Spring 2013
Emergency Preparedness, Fall 2013
Allergens and Epi-Pen Usage, Fall 2013
Positive Discipline in Action, Fall 2013
Best Practices in Early Childhood
Education, Fall 2013
Child Abuse and Neglect Signs and
Procedures, Fall 2013
Classroom Differentiation, Winter 2013
WORK EXPERIENCE
Co-Teacher, 5th
and 4th
Grade
Peabody School Charlottesville, VA, March 2014-present
Temporary position for the remainder of the school year to support a teacher enduring a
personal matter
Create, teach, and grade math and science lessons to gifted students
Co-teach lessons, grade assessments, and support classroom management
Full-time Substitute Teacher
Peabody School Charlottesville, VA, Fall 2013-present
Taught gifted students in pre-kindergarten through 8th
grade while teachers took extended leave
Taught existing lesson plans in all grade levels
Created/taught/graded 3rd
grade social studies and science, 4th
grade math, and Pre-Kindergarten
curricula
Overtook lesson planning and grading for all 4th
grade math for 3rd
trimester
Pre-kindergarten Afterschool Lead Teacher
Peabody School Charlottesville, VA, Fall 2013-present
Planned and organized schedule and curricula for pre-kindergarten students ages 3-5
Communicated with families about daily events
Adhered to all Virginia Department of Social Services licensing regulations
Enrichment Teacher
Peabody School Charlottesville, VA, March-May 2014
Created/taught 6-week American Sign Language curriculum for gifted students ages 9-12
Covered conversational phrases, grammar, vocabulary
Provided real-life stimulations of being deaf, deaf ethics discussions, and nature walks
Community-Based Educator
Private Home Charlottesville, VA, Summer 2013
Supervised 18-year-old student with Down Syndrome
Toured Police Station, went shopping, went to restaurants
Social Studies Enrichment Teacher
Clark Elementary School Charlottesville, VA, July 2013
Created a social studies enrichment curriculum
Taught and managed fifteen high-achieving 3rd
/4th
grade students
Oversaw historical reenactments, tours, and writing assignments
Teaching Assistant
Clark Elementary School Charlottesville, VA, Spring 2013
Provided 1:1 education, social and behavioral support to 4th
grader with Asperger’s
Assisted other students with emotional/learning disabilities throughout the day
Prepped students for and administered the VA SOLs
Substitute Teacher
Buford Middle, Charlottesville Catholic K-8, Charlottesville High,
Clark Elementary, Johnson Elementary,
Jackson-Via Elementary, Peabody School PreK-8 Charlottesville, VA, 2012-2013
Taught children in grades pre-kindergarten through 12th
grade
Taught gifted students, students with emotional/learning disabilities, and special education needs
Worked at public, Title-I, religious and independent schools
Substituted for teachers on extended leave (e.g., created/taught Spanish lesson plans for
kindergarten through 6th
grade that incorporated speaking only in Spanish, dance and “Total
Physical Response”)
Student Teacher, Internship
Irvin Elementary Concord, North Carolina, Fall 2011
Designed/taught curriculum for 4th
grade class of twenty-four students
Successfully developed a community of respect while implementing school discipline program
Offered a 1st
grade teaching position for the following year but chose to finish Structured
English Immersion endorsement
American Sign Language Teacher
Kinsley Elementary Flagstaff, Arizona, May 2011
Created/taught a curriculum of Sign Language to students ages 8-11 at Title-I school
Taught conversational phrases/grammar/vocabulary
4th
/5th Grade Co-Teacher, Practica
4th
, Sechrist Elementary Flagstaff, Arizona, Fall 2010
Developed math/social studies lessons and graded assessments for thirty 4th
graders
Co-taught small group instruction in math/social studies/reading
5th
, Cromer Elementary Flagstaff, Arizona, Spring 2010
Co-taught math and literacy to thirty 5th
graders
Taught Irish Step Dance to twenty-five 5th
graders
Teacher's Assistant
Spanish Department Border Studies Flagstaff, AZ, Fall 2010
Created lessons with accompanying discussions
Graded, copied, and facilitated discussions with twenty college freshmen
Facilitated on-site learning during 5-day trip to the US/Mexico border
American Sign Language Instructor
Kinsey Elementary Flagstaff, AZ, Jan. 2008-June 2009
Designed/taught weekly sign language lessons to thirty 6th
graders
Taught Irish dancing on "Physical Day" to 40+ 1st through 6th
graders
Instructor
Mountain English Spanish Academy Flagstaff, AZ, Spring 2009
Co-created and coordinated monthly activities for 6th
though 8th
graders to participate in arts not
offered within school
Taught drama, art, and American Sign Language
Tutored students on a weekly basis
Counselor
Friendly Pines Camp Prescott, AZ, Summer 2007
Co-supervised cabin with 8 girls, ages 6-12
Designed/taught western horseback riding and American Sign Language
Supervised daily camp activities (e.g., field games, dance and camping)
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Golden Key Honors Society
PSI CHI National Honors Society of Psychology
International Spanish Honors Society
International Thespian Society
National Honors Society
OTHER SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Irish Dancing Open champion
Proficient in Ballroom, Swing, and Latin dancing
Traveled to Africa, Australia, and South America
Studied abroad in Santiago, Chile for 4 months
Experienced in singing, theater, and children’s theater
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Served dinner on Christmas at Salvation Army Winter 2012
Humane Society Volunteer Summer 2012
Humane Society Volunteer Fall 2011
Theatrikos Community Theater Spring 2011
-Played lead role in Steel Magnolias
Justice Walking Coordinator Spring 2011
-Facilitated 10-week social justice program for 10 college students;
taught social justice awareness, led meetings and provided service
in local homeless shelters
Newman Center Service Coordinator 2008-2011
-Planned/coordinated service projects 2x monthly, including trips to
soup kitchens, blood drives, nursing homes, and schools
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Teaching Resume

  • 1.
    Colleen McGillicuddy 1108 AvonSt. Charlottesville, VA 22902 (602) 618-9134 cmcgillicuddy@peabodyschool.org Seeking elementary grade, ESOL, and/or Spanish Immersion teaching position. Professional Attributes: Genuine love for teaching. Interested in inquiry-based learning. Confident. Organized. Congenial. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Fluent in Spanish. Fluent in American Sign Language. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Strong collaboration skills. Skilled at multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. CERTIFICATION VA Teaching License PreK-6, Pending VA Spanish Foreign Language Endorsement PreK-12, Pending Arizona K-8 Teaching License, Sept. 2012 Structured English Immersion Endorsement, K-12, Sept. 2012 Pediatric First Aid/CPR certified, Oct. 2014 EDUCATION Stanford University Fall 2014 Completed 8-week online course on teaching a challenging math curriculum Final grade: 97% Northern Arizona University May 2012 Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Minor in Psychology GPA 3.93 overall; GPA 4.0 in Elementary Education CONTINUING EDUCATION Daily Health and Safety Check, Fall 2013 Olweus Anti-Bullying Program, Fall/Spring 2013 Emergency Preparedness, Fall 2013 Allergens and Epi-Pen Usage, Fall 2013 Positive Discipline in Action, Fall 2013 Best Practices in Early Childhood Education, Fall 2013 Child Abuse and Neglect Signs and Procedures, Fall 2013 Classroom Differentiation, Winter 2013
  • 2.
    WORK EXPERIENCE Co-Teacher, 5th and4th Grade Peabody School Charlottesville, VA, March 2014-present Temporary position for the remainder of the school year to support a teacher enduring a personal matter Create, teach, and grade math and science lessons to gifted students Co-teach lessons, grade assessments, and support classroom management Full-time Substitute Teacher Peabody School Charlottesville, VA, Fall 2013-present Taught gifted students in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade while teachers took extended leave Taught existing lesson plans in all grade levels Created/taught/graded 3rd grade social studies and science, 4th grade math, and Pre-Kindergarten curricula Overtook lesson planning and grading for all 4th grade math for 3rd trimester Pre-kindergarten Afterschool Lead Teacher Peabody School Charlottesville, VA, Fall 2013-present Planned and organized schedule and curricula for pre-kindergarten students ages 3-5 Communicated with families about daily events Adhered to all Virginia Department of Social Services licensing regulations Enrichment Teacher Peabody School Charlottesville, VA, March-May 2014 Created/taught 6-week American Sign Language curriculum for gifted students ages 9-12 Covered conversational phrases, grammar, vocabulary Provided real-life stimulations of being deaf, deaf ethics discussions, and nature walks Community-Based Educator Private Home Charlottesville, VA, Summer 2013 Supervised 18-year-old student with Down Syndrome Toured Police Station, went shopping, went to restaurants Social Studies Enrichment Teacher Clark Elementary School Charlottesville, VA, July 2013 Created a social studies enrichment curriculum Taught and managed fifteen high-achieving 3rd /4th grade students Oversaw historical reenactments, tours, and writing assignments
  • 3.
    Teaching Assistant Clark ElementarySchool Charlottesville, VA, Spring 2013 Provided 1:1 education, social and behavioral support to 4th grader with Asperger’s Assisted other students with emotional/learning disabilities throughout the day Prepped students for and administered the VA SOLs Substitute Teacher Buford Middle, Charlottesville Catholic K-8, Charlottesville High, Clark Elementary, Johnson Elementary, Jackson-Via Elementary, Peabody School PreK-8 Charlottesville, VA, 2012-2013 Taught children in grades pre-kindergarten through 12th grade Taught gifted students, students with emotional/learning disabilities, and special education needs Worked at public, Title-I, religious and independent schools Substituted for teachers on extended leave (e.g., created/taught Spanish lesson plans for kindergarten through 6th grade that incorporated speaking only in Spanish, dance and “Total Physical Response”) Student Teacher, Internship Irvin Elementary Concord, North Carolina, Fall 2011 Designed/taught curriculum for 4th grade class of twenty-four students Successfully developed a community of respect while implementing school discipline program Offered a 1st grade teaching position for the following year but chose to finish Structured English Immersion endorsement American Sign Language Teacher Kinsley Elementary Flagstaff, Arizona, May 2011 Created/taught a curriculum of Sign Language to students ages 8-11 at Title-I school Taught conversational phrases/grammar/vocabulary 4th /5th Grade Co-Teacher, Practica 4th , Sechrist Elementary Flagstaff, Arizona, Fall 2010 Developed math/social studies lessons and graded assessments for thirty 4th graders Co-taught small group instruction in math/social studies/reading 5th , Cromer Elementary Flagstaff, Arizona, Spring 2010 Co-taught math and literacy to thirty 5th graders Taught Irish Step Dance to twenty-five 5th graders
  • 4.
    Teacher's Assistant Spanish DepartmentBorder Studies Flagstaff, AZ, Fall 2010 Created lessons with accompanying discussions Graded, copied, and facilitated discussions with twenty college freshmen Facilitated on-site learning during 5-day trip to the US/Mexico border American Sign Language Instructor Kinsey Elementary Flagstaff, AZ, Jan. 2008-June 2009 Designed/taught weekly sign language lessons to thirty 6th graders Taught Irish dancing on "Physical Day" to 40+ 1st through 6th graders Instructor Mountain English Spanish Academy Flagstaff, AZ, Spring 2009 Co-created and coordinated monthly activities for 6th though 8th graders to participate in arts not offered within school Taught drama, art, and American Sign Language Tutored students on a weekly basis Counselor Friendly Pines Camp Prescott, AZ, Summer 2007 Co-supervised cabin with 8 girls, ages 6-12 Designed/taught western horseback riding and American Sign Language Supervised daily camp activities (e.g., field games, dance and camping) PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Golden Key Honors Society PSI CHI National Honors Society of Psychology International Spanish Honors Society International Thespian Society National Honors Society OTHER SKILLS AND INTERESTS Irish Dancing Open champion Proficient in Ballroom, Swing, and Latin dancing Traveled to Africa, Australia, and South America Studied abroad in Santiago, Chile for 4 months Experienced in singing, theater, and children’s theater
  • 5.
    COMMUNITY SERVICE Served dinneron Christmas at Salvation Army Winter 2012 Humane Society Volunteer Summer 2012 Humane Society Volunteer Fall 2011 Theatrikos Community Theater Spring 2011 -Played lead role in Steel Magnolias Justice Walking Coordinator Spring 2011 -Facilitated 10-week social justice program for 10 college students; taught social justice awareness, led meetings and provided service in local homeless shelters Newman Center Service Coordinator 2008-2011 -Planned/coordinated service projects 2x monthly, including trips to soup kitchens, blood drives, nursing homes, and schools REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST