Gia Stefanie Ferrero
Thornton
Summary
Skilled education professional with substantial experience in teaching English Language Development. Adept at designing and implementing effective curriculum tailored to diverse student needs, fostering language acquisition and academic growth. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Reliable and adaptable, with proven ability to engage and motivate students, manage classrooms effectively, and integrate technology into lessons.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELD Teacher
St. VrainValley School District
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching strategies and incorporating visual aids in lessons.
- Enriched cultural awareness among students by introducing various global perspectives into lesson content, promoting empathy towards diverse backgrounds.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Supported struggling learners by developing personalized instructional plans tailored to each individual''s unique needs.
Beverage Cart Attendant
Highland Hills
06.2021 - Current
- Operated POS system to facilitate cash and credit transactions and refunds.
- Managed closing duties by restocking items on cart and reconciling cash drawer.
- Assisted in training new Beverage Cart Attendants, sharing best practices for successful interactions with golf course guests.
- Collaborated with fellow team members.
Dance Instructor and Competition Director
Kinetic Arts Dance
10.2020 - Current
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques in whole group and private lessons.
- Focused on nurturing a diverse and inclusive competition environment that welcomed participants from various backgrounds and skill levels.
- Created detailed post-event reports analyzing performance metrics to inform future planning decisions.
- Organized and ordered costumes for the seasons
- Communicated with competition families regarding what the season looks like.
- Organized, located, and registered for competitions and communicating to families.
- Organizing schedules
- Ensured participant safety by establishing comprehensive risk management protocols and emergency response plans.
- Mentored dancers in honing their skills through personalized coaching sessions tailored to individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Using excel and word for order details and registration.
- Cut and uploading music.
Dance Instructor
Destination Dance
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Teach multiple classes
- Choreograph
- Work privately with students
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
Kindergarten Teacher
St. VrainValley School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Dance Instructor/Mentor/Teacher
Rocky Mountain School of Dance/The Silhouettes
08.2014 - 05.2022
- Teach and choreograph on all students aging from 3-18
- Help students work on their dances and give them corrections and tips
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Communicated with students and parents in person, via email, and by phone to resolve issues and answer questions.
- Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
- Enhanced student performance by incorporating diverse dance styles and techniques in lessons.
Long Term Substitute
Mountain View Elementary School
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Filled in for a third grade teacher while she was on maternity leave
- Had a lot of experience of online learning during this time
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to design interdisciplinary lessons, promoting well-rounded learning experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education: teaching for social justice
Regis University
Denver, CO03.2020
Skills
- Building relationships
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Choreography expertise
- Delegation
- Organization
- Critical thinking
- Video and music editing capabilities
- Remote desktop support
- Collaborative teaching
- Teaching strategies
Certification
Elementary Education Culturally and Diverse Special Ed Generalist
Field Experience
- Long Term Substitute, Mountain View Elementary School, 03/20, 05/20, Filled in for a third grade teacher while she was on maternity leave. Had a lot of experience of online learning during this time.
- Student Teacher, Mountain View Elementary School, 08/20, 12/20, One full fall semester of full time teaching experience in a second grade classroom. My responsibilities included teaching full time with all subjects. Also, writing lesson plans, attending all staff meetings, participating in school professional developments, and creating unit plans.
- 2nd Grade Classroom Assistant, Mountain View Elementary School, Broomfield, CO, 01/19, Present, Created and taught small group writing lessons. Lead small group reading groups.
- Kindergarten Classroom Assistant, Sunset Ridge Elementary, Westminster, CO, 08/18, 12/18, Created and taught whole class reading instruction. Administered and progress monitored reading and writing assessments.
- Special Education Classroom Assistant, Harris Park Elementary, Westminster, CO, 08/17, 12/17, Created and taught math lessons, history, and science lessons. Administered various progress monitoring assessments for all students in math.
Timeline
ELD Teacher
St. VrainValley School District
08.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
St. VrainValley School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
Beverage Cart Attendant
Highland Hills
06.2021 - Current
Dance Instructor and Competition Director
Kinetic Arts Dance
10.2020 - Current
Long Term Substitute
Mountain View Elementary School
03.2020 - 05.2020
Dance Instructor
Destination Dance
01.2019 - 01.2024
Dance Instructor/Mentor/Teacher
Rocky Mountain School of Dance/The Silhouettes
08.2014 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education: teaching for social justice
Regis University
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