COLLEEN RETTIG
Colorado Springs
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Educator skilled in creating engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environments. Focused on fostering curiosity and social-emotional growth through hands-on, inquiry-based instruction. Experienced in leading classroom teams and collaborating with families to build strong school communities centered on respect and high expectations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
Colorado Springs
07.2021 - Current
- Foster positive classroom culture, enhancing academic growth and social-emotional development
- Monitor student progress, sharing insights on academic growth with families to support student success
- Design engaging, differentiated lessons that support diverse learning styles and student needs
- Promote critical thinking, collaboration, and student ownership of learning
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance instructional strategies and student support initiatives
Kindergarten Teacher
Sasebo Elementary School
Sasebo
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Created hands-on, play-based learning activities that sparked exploration and curiosity in students
- Implemented developmentally appropriate lessons that enhanced early literacy and foundational learning skills
- Fostered a structured classroom environment that nurtured creativity and independence among students
- Maintained consistent communication with parents to support student development
Sure Start Educational Aide
Sasebo Elementary School
Sasebo
07.2012 - 07.2014
- Facilitated classroom instruction and enhanced student learning through targeted small group and individual support
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, boosting engagement and confidence
- Created learning environments and activities that promoted self-reliance, encouraged independence, and sparked students' natural curiosity.
Education
Teacher Certification - Elementary Education
University of West Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
National University
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional Best Practices
- Student-Centered Learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Literacy Development
- Positive Learning Environment
- Family engagement
- Team Collaboration
- Growth Mindset
Certification
- Colorado Department of Education Teacher License
- Kagan Cooperative Learning Strategies
- Capturing Kids' Hearts
- CDE Science of Reading
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
07.2021 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Sasebo Elementary School
06.2015 - 06.2017
Sure Start Educational Aide
Sasebo Elementary School
07.2012 - 07.2014
Teacher Certification - Elementary Education
University of West Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
National University