Colleen McGillicuddy is seeking an elementary teaching position, preferably in ESOL or Spanish Immersion. She has over 10 years of experience teaching various grades and subjects in both public and private schools. She is fluent in Spanish and American Sign Language. She has a bachelor's degree in elementary education and Spanish from Northern Arizona University and is certified to teach in Virginia and Arizona.

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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