Joe Barron
Highlands Ranch
Summary
Achieved 1.7 years of academic growth annually.
Innovative teacher bringing 5-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Academy of Advanced Learning
Aurora, CO
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and comprehension.
- Implemented individualized instruction strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to promote social and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student academic progress.
4th Grade Math Teacher
Academy of Advanced Learning
Aurora, Colorado
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Quarter 5 Assistant Principal
Academy of Advanced Learning
Aurora, Colorado
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
4th Grade Science Teacher
Academy of Advanced Learning
Aurora, Colorado
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Supported student comprehension of scientific principles through individualized instruction.
Teacher Apprentice
Academy of Advanced Learning
Aurora, Colorado
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Learning Coach
Academy of Advanced Learning
Aurora, Colorado
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Interim 8th grade ELA
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
PARA
Academy of Advanced Learning
Aurora, Colorado
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management, Nutrition
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05.2020
Skills
- Student motivation
- Teaching strategies
- Interactive learning
- Project-based learning
- Individualized instruction
- Concept demonstration
- Creative lesson planning
- Online learning
- Mathematical modeling
- Progress monitoring
- IEP support
- Technology integration
- Career advising
- Student assistance
- Data-driven decision making
- Strong analytical thinking
- Peer tutoring
- Student mentoring
Languages
Bilingual- Spanish
Timeline
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Academy of Advanced Learning
08.2025 - Current
4th Grade Math Teacher
Academy of Advanced Learning
08.2024 - 06.2025
Quarter 5 Assistant Principal
Academy of Advanced Learning
06.2024 - 08.2024
4th Grade Science Teacher
Academy of Advanced Learning
08.2023 - 06.2024
Teacher Apprentice
Academy of Advanced Learning
08.2022 - 06.2023
Learning Coach
Academy of Advanced Learning
08.2021 - 06.2022
PARA
Academy of Advanced Learning
09.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management, Nutrition
Metropolitan State University of Denver