Resume

Courtney Pazan
14005 SE 18^th PL Bellevue WA 98007 (425) 753-4325
Pazanca@live.com http://www.mspazan.com

teacher resume, generic v.4 4-22-2015

Objective	To work with students in an environment that focuses on student growth in lessons inspired by real- work experiences that well help them succeed inside and outside of the classroom.
Education Experience – Teacher Associated	Western Washington University, December 2010 Bachelors of Arts in Education: Theatre K-12 Bachelors of Arts in Education: History/ Social Studies Teacher Humanities (Language Arts and Social Studies) 7^th Grade Advanced Pacific Cascade Middle School, Issaquah School District September 2013-Present § Provided students of diverse abilities, from Gifted to ELL with the challenge and rigor, in over 80% of the students in my classroom improved (and all met or exceeded standard) when writing claims (thesis) in writing, from exit slips, essays or district assessments § Washington State history, Middle Ages, with History Alive curriculum focusing on comparing and contrasting which allowed students to see the larger picture § Used the common core as focus in class assignments, from prompts regarding author’s perspective and word choice, to having students cite direct evidence during class discussions. Students also reflected as individuals on their use of direct evidence and reasoning. § Worked with the 7^th grade humanities team when creating curriculum and grade-level exams. § Connected with the school outside of the regular school day by directing the Spring Musical You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown Teacher History, Foundations, United States Interlake High School, Bellevue School District August 2012- June 2013 § 9^th grade semester Foundations of world history focusing on expressing their understanding of knowledge through writing and discussion with content relating from Prehistory to the Fall of Rome. The focus was on preparing students for the AP World class they would take the next year. § United States History, through the History Alive curriculum, focusing on claim and evidence with many students who had struggled in past history classes § Engaged students in lessons that were differentiated, with allowed many students to choose a challenging reading or assignment § Worked with students in the classroom which resulted in self advocacy in their IEP meetings, resulting in higher focus, completion and meeting of standards in the classroom. § Worked with ELL facilitator as well as peers to scaffold lessons for incoming ELL students. § Collaborated with peer-teachers on district assessments, helping to create several calibrated assessment grading rubrics, which will calibrate future assessments § Participated in various extracurricular activities: advisor of the Korean Club; and helped with the theater department Substitute Teacher, Issaquah School District September 2011-June 2012 Bellevue School District January 2011- June 2012, September 2014- June 2015 § Appropriately addressed lesson objectives left by classroom teacher in a timely manner. Left detailed information regarding how the students faired in obtaining those lesson objectives. § Communicated with the students about the objectives left by the classroom teacher, as well as clear expectations for the steps to complete the objectives. § Continually checked-in with the students by engaging them in questions about the work they are completing in class as well as providing insight into the assignment when able. § Was regularly requested because “the day was like a regular school day”, students were able to meet objectives left by the teacher and progressed through their assignments. English College Prague, Prague Czech Republic Student Teacher August 2010- November 2010 § Observed, then planed lessons and taught Theater (specifically Sanskrit, monologues and Readers Theater) to students ages 14 to 18 that had varied English proficiency. § Observed, then planed lessons and taught a basic business unit concerning British business regulations as well as organizational structure), to students aged 16 who had varied English proficiency. § Engaged in activities outside the regular class time, such as clubs, drama productions, trips and parent information nights and parent-teacher conferences Extended Education Department Western Washington University, 2006 to 1010 Classroom Instructor § Assistant teacher in Introduction to Drama for Elementary Girl Scouts. § Researched, wrote and organized science lessons based on event’s theme, and then taught four consecutive thirty minute lessons to students from age seven to seventeen. Including “imploding pop cans” to 4-5^th graders.
Work Experience	Assistant Musical Director, Issaquah High School Fiddler on the Roof, September 2011- December 2011 § Engaged students in activities (movement and improv. based) questioning (character development) and responsibilities (theater business) during the rehearsal process. § Guided students with little technical background in the job of a stage manager; responsibilities, background knowledge, listening, risk management, and calling technical cues. § Aided the Director in; placement of students during scenes (blocking), character and scene development, technical elements, parent communication, concessions and organization.
	Sodexho: Western Washington University, Ridgeway Commons September 2005 through June 2010 Student Manager § Supervised safe, responsible and customer oriented food preparation and service for up to 800 customers, served in an hour and a half. § Coordinated up to 30 peers in customer oriented service in the dining hall, ensuring the safety of my staff and customers Our Chalet: World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, Adelboden, Switzerland, Summer 2007 Internship § Guided tours of mix-aged groups through the Swiss Alps, ensuing safety, while providing the groups with more than adequate entertainments, promoting challenging options in the program provided so that those present would feel empowered to try something new. § Organized evening program for up to 120 high school aged Girl Scouts from around the world, at multiple skill levels, often with multiple languages spoken
References	Dana Bailey (Principal, Pacific Cascade Middle School) 24635 SE Issaquah Fall City Road Issaquah WA 98029 Baileyd@issaquah.wednet.edu 425-837-5900 (Office, Main) Susan Jarnot-Benthem (Teacher Bellevue School District, Prior Instructional Mentor) JarnotS@bsd405.org Marty Kelly-Peterson (Music and Theater Arts, Issaquah High School) Kelly-PetersonM@issaquah.wednet.edu (425) 837-7264 Mark Waldron Headmaster English College Prague Sokolovska 320 1900 00 Praha 9 – Vysocany, Czech Republic Office@enlglishcollege.cz 011-420-283-893-113

Another great day as a Substitute

It does always feel nice, when kids come into the classroom and go, “Oh, we have you for our sub.” Or “Yes!” You just know the days is going to go so much smoother!