Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Professional References
Timeline
Generic

Candice Wellensiek

Lakewood

Summary

Results-oriented educator with a strong background in literacy intervention, instructional coaching, and administration. Skilled in implementing MTSS frameworks and utilizing data-driven strategies to enhance teaching practices and student outcomes. Dedicated to fostering teamwork among educators to drive academic success.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Literacy Interventionist

DSST Montview Middle School
Denver
01.2025 - Current
  • Deliver targeted small-group and one-on-one literacy instruction
  • Utilize DIBELS, ANET, iReady, and Really Great Reading to track progress
  • Collaborate with teachers to align literacy support across the curriculum
  • Support RTI and IEP processes; maintain data-driven intervention records
  • Provide PD and literacy coaching for instructional staff

K-4 Assistant Principal

Westgate Community School
Thornton
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Supported day-to-day school operations and student behavior systems
  • Oversaw curriculum implementation and data analysis
  • Facilitated staff development and teacher evaluations
  • Acted as liaison between school, families, and community stakeholders

Instructional Coach & MTSS Coordinator

Collegiate Academy of Colorado
Littleton
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Coached teachers through observation cycles and feedback
  • Coordinated MTSS supports and academic interventions
  • Planned and led school-wide professional development sessions

3rd Grade Classroom Teacher

South Lakewood Elementary
Lakewood
01.2020 - 01.2021

4th Grade ELA Teacher

Bill Roberts K-8
Denver
01.2018 - 01.2020

3rd-5th Grade Teacher

Castle Rock & Eldorado Elementary
Douglas County
01.1999 - 01.2006

Education

M.A. - Curriculum and Instruction: Literacy, Language, and Culturally Responsive Teaching

University of Colorado
Denver
01.2014

B.A. - English (Minor in Reading)

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver
01.1998

Skills

  • Literacy and intervention programs
  • Instructional coaching
  • Teacher mentorship
  • MTSS and RTI frameworks
  • Student support services
  • Curriculum design and alignment
  • Data analysis for instruction
  • Classroom behavior management
  • Schoolwide behavior strategies
  • Staff evaluation and development
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • Google Workspace expertise

Certification

  • Colorado K-12 Reading Teacher Endorsement
  • Colorado Teaching License (active)

Professional References

  • Shannon Feeney, DSST Montview Middle School, shannon.feeney@scienceandtech.org, 303.524.6380
  • Christian Becker, Collegiate Academy of Colorado, cvbecker@collegiateacademy.net, 303.972.7433
  • Cheryl Beckwith, Bill Roberts K-8, cheryl_beckwith2@dpsk12.net, 303.744.0783

Timeline

Literacy Interventionist

DSST Montview Middle School
01.2025 - Current

K-4 Assistant Principal

Westgate Community School
01.2023 - 01.2024

Instructional Coach & MTSS Coordinator

Collegiate Academy of Colorado
01.2021 - 01.2023

3rd Grade Classroom Teacher

South Lakewood Elementary
01.2020 - 01.2021

4th Grade ELA Teacher

Bill Roberts K-8
01.2018 - 01.2020

3rd-5th Grade Teacher

Castle Rock & Eldorado Elementary
01.1999 - 01.2006

M.A. - Curriculum and Instruction: Literacy, Language, and Culturally Responsive Teaching

University of Colorado

B.A. - English (Minor in Reading)

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Candice Wellensiek