Juli Zimmerman
Centennial
Summary
Accomplished educator with extensive experience at Horizon Community Middle School, specializing in curriculum development and personalized instruction. Demonstrated expertise in technology integration and creative writing to boost student engagement and learning outcomes. Proven ability to cultivate collaboration among students, leading to marked improvements in reading proficiency and critical thinking abilities. Committed to fostering a dynamic learning environment that encourages academic excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Intervention Teacher
Horizon Community Middle School - Cherry Creek
Aurora
08.2024 - Current
- Defined and communicated rules and enforced through approved disciplinary methods.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and other professionals to ensure effective implementation of intervention strategies.
- Created a positive learning environment by utilizing behavior management techniques that encouraged cooperation among students while fostering self-esteem.
English Language Arts Tutor Grades 4-12
SpiderSmart Tutoring of Cypress
Cypress
01.2022 - Current
- Assess learning needs of individual students
- Provide vigorous lesson plans for students based on areas of weakness
- Prepare students for STAAR testing and college prep work
Sixth Grade Reading Language Arts Teacher
McDonald Junior High - Katy ISD
Katy
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Create and implement successful lesson plans for modified and on level students
- Work within PLC to contribute to an excellent, established program
- Developed creative writing prompts to encourage imaginative thinking and expression among students.
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Krimmel Intermediate School
Klein
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through engaging class discussions about literature and writing assignments.
- Provided individualized instruction to struggling learners in order to help them succeed.
- Developed creative lesson plans that incorporated technology into the classroom environment.
- Addressed any behavioral or social-emotional issues that arose during class time in a professional manner.
- Boosted student learning by facilitating in-depth classroom discussions to expand upon lectures.
First grade teacher
Sacaton Elementary School District
Sacaton
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Work with students in all subject areas
- Use best practices to increase student learning
- Use data to drive instruction
Education
M.D. - Elementary education
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Phoenix, AZ04-2007
BA - English and communication studies
SIMPSON COLLEGE
Indianola, IAMFA - Creative writing
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY
Winter Park, FLSkills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Individualized instruction
- Behavior management
- Data-driven instruction
- Collaboration
- Creative writing
- Technology integration
- Reading conferences
- Close reading
- Phonics instruction
- Standardized testing
- Response to intervention
Affiliations
- Instructional Leadership Team (ILT)
- Social Justice
- Rainbow Alliance
Certification
- Elementary Education K6
- 7-12 Reading Language Arts
- READ Act certification
- Gifted Talented K12
- Special Education in process
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Reading Intervention Teacher
Horizon Community Middle School - Cherry Creek
08.2024 - Current
Sixth Grade Reading Language Arts Teacher
McDonald Junior High - Katy ISD
08.2022 - 05.2024
English Language Arts Tutor Grades 4-12
SpiderSmart Tutoring of Cypress
01.2022 - Current
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Krimmel Intermediate School
08.2021 - 05.2022
First grade teacher
Sacaton Elementary School District
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Elementary Education K6
- 7-12 Reading Language Arts
- READ Act certification
- Gifted Talented K12
- Special Education in process
M.D. - Elementary education
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
BA - English and communication studies
SIMPSON COLLEGE
MFA - Creative writing
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY
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