Resume

Jaime Sutton: Certified K-8 Elementary Teacher

Inspiring a successful academic community of life-long learners and global citizens by utilizing engaging, integrated and problem-based instruction through art, literacy, authentic assessment, differentiation, inquiry and meta-cognition.

Teacher Skills

• Common Core standards
• Integrated curriculum
• Inquiry-based instruction
• Utilization of best practices
• Effective classroom management
• Strong collaboration skills
• Successful parent communication
• Supports a wide range of learners
• Differentiation for all students
• Focus on the whole child
• Belief in life-long learning
• Community involvement and place based learning

Professional Experience

Bolton Primary School, WLWV school district - West Linn, OR
Student Teacher, 2011 to Present

Created and instructed an interdisciplinary kindergarten tree unit based on the S.T.E.M. fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Utilized the school district’s Investigations curriculum to teach students counting-on strategies. Explicitly modeled visual step-by-step instructions for each lesson to support understanding. Promoted a strong sense of classroom community by encouraging positive relationship-skills with peers.

Designed and taught lessons in science, social studies, writing and art curricula in 5th grade classroom by implementing a “medical school,” in which students mastered content of four human body systems. Utilized the school district’s math program to teach students basic geometry principles. Helped prepare students for transition to middle school by promoting personal responsibility and independence.

Key Results:

• During teaching of kindergarten work sample, taught 30 kindergartners how to take a true/false test, which identified an average growth of 13% in their knowledge of trees. 
• During instruction of 5th grade human body systems unit, raised test scores by an average of 26% over pre-test scores, resulting in a class average of 86%. 
• Successfully collaborated with colleagues to co-teach a variety of 5th grade units. 

Boones Ferry Elementary School, WLWV School district - West Linn, OR
Student Teacher, Summer 2011

Collaborated with two first grade summer school teachers, rotating daily between classrooms to deliver reading and math lessons to a diverse range of learners. Implemented CAFÉ work station strategies, leading small groups in reading and writing instruction. Fostered reading appreciation by selecting relevant literature that complimented lessons appropriately. Led students on daily ecology excursions to the Center for Research in Environmental Sciences. Monitored playground activities to ensure safe and appropriate behavior.

Key Results:

• Worked one on one with ESL students to foster language development and mastery of content. 
• Implemented CAFÉ work station strategies, leading small groups in reading and writing instruction. 

Education & Certifications

Marylhurst university — Marylhurst, OR
Reading and English as a Second Language (ESOL) Endorsements, expected 2012
Master of Arts in Teaching, 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA) English Literature, 2010

Certifications and Community Involvement

After school enrichment class: Multimedia mash-up for 3-5th grades Spring 2012
Volunteer experience at WLWV School District’s CREST educational science farm
Worked as Art Literacy Chair/instructor at Bryant Elementary, 2008 - present
Completed children’s art training course with educator and former principal, Annie Painter
Valid Mandatory Reporter, CPR and Food Handler permits
OEA, NEA and NAEYC member since 2010