Colby Blume
Castle Rock
Summary
Colby Blume is motivated and hard-working with experience as a student teacher at Gunnison Middle School and as a teacher's assistant in college classes. Along with experience in customer service and general hands-on tool knowledge, he is always excited to learn and help people. He enjoys learning about English and the best ways to use the language. Along with creating interactive lessons that inspire and engage a class. He works well in a team, and can communicate effectively at all levels and ages.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
English Student Teacher
Gunnison Middle School
Gunnison
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Student Teacher for Gunnison Middle School.
- 8th Grade English Language Arts.
- Designed and delivered engaging English lessons aligned with state standards.
- Created assessments and provided individualized student feedback.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences and professional development meetings.
- Developed classroom management strategies and adapted lessons for diverse learners.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage student participation and engagement.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
- Evaluated student work, provided feedback, and tracked their progress over time.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
Sales Associate
Home Depot
Colorado
08.2019 - 08.2025
- Provided customer support in various departments, including the Rental Center and cashier.
- Maintained product knowledge, and trained new employees.
- Collaborated with other associates to create a productive and comfortable work environment.
Leadership Team Secretary
Western Colorado University
CO
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Creative Writing Club - Word Horde is the creative writing club at Western Colorado University.
- I was the secretary for the club and mainly sent out emails to club members.
- I helped plan different reading events on and off campus, such as poetry slams and creative writing readings.
Sigma Tau Delta
Western Colorado University
03.2022 - Current
- International English Honors Society
Athletics - Esports Work Study
Western Colorado University
Colorado
02.2021 - 05.2024
- Worked in the Esports Arena, managing computers and people.
- I have worked for the Athletics department at Western Colorado University, filming many different sports: Football, Soccer, Basket Ball, Wrestling, and Track
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO05-2024
Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Very hardworking and initiative
- Problem-solving skills
- Develops positive workplace relationships
- Organizational and detail-oriented
- Adaptability to feedback
- Leadership experience
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
Volunteer Experience
Help & Hope Center, Castle Rock, CO, 2020
- I helped with stocking the food pantry and getting orders ready.
- Delivered food to people who came in, who needed it.
Affiliations
- WordHorde Leadership Team, Secretary, 2022 - 2024, Secretary for the creative writing club, responsible for sending emails and planning events.
- Sigma Tau Delta, 2022 - Present, International English Honors Society member.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
English Student Teacher
Gunnison Middle School
01.2023 - 01.2024
Sigma Tau Delta
Western Colorado University
03.2022 - Current
Leadership Team Secretary
Western Colorado University
01.2022 - 01.2024
Athletics - Esports Work Study
Western Colorado University
02.2021 - 05.2024
Sales Associate
Home Depot
08.2019 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - English
Western Colorado University
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