Savannah Duncan
Grand Junction
Summary
Dedicated Educator with extensive experience in virtual and classroom English instruction and curriculum development. Expertise in designing engaging, standards-aligned learning experiences and analyzing student performance data to enhance achievement. Proven ability to support teachers through curriculum alignment and assessment development, fostering equitable learning environments that prepare students for advanced coursework and future success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
GOAL High School
Clifton
2023.07 - Current
- Developed and implemented English curriculum to meet the needs of students.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with educational standards.
- Facilitated online classroom discussions, fostering student participation and critical thinking.
- Conducted classroom activities to encourage student engagement in language learning.
- Integrated media content in class, strengthening students' listening, speaking, and vocabulary skills.
- Adapted teaching methods based on each student's unique needs and abilities.
- Provided individualized support, enhancing learning outcomes for students needing additional assistance or enrichment.
- Assessed student performance through tests, projects, and presentations.
- Provided feedback on written assignments submitted by students.
- Required spoken and written student responses to contexts to increase reading comprehension.
- Advised students to read topics or materials reflecting personal interests to encourage regular reading.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and classroom events.
- Maintained regular communication with parents of POD and classroom students to support their academic progress.
- Ensured accurate attendance records for 10-12 POD students to monitor engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Used online resources to complement traditional course materials and aid in student learning.
Teacher
Mesa County Valley School District 51
2018.01 - 2023.05
- Develop content specific, interactive, and innovative curriculum for diverse group of learners
- Modify lessons for engagement or for differentiation purposes
- Maintain consistent classroom expectations to encourage attendance and achieve classroom management
- Offer constructive and timely feedback to students and colleagues
- Evaluate and provide timely, constructive feedback to teachers
- Utilize data to bring students to their grade-level
- Consistently grade students' work and update Schoology on a regular basis
- Experience with virtual instruction and hybrid instruction via Schoology
- Collaborate with colleagues to design school improvement plans, curriculum design, and other training
- Attend professional development and participate in coaching cycles to maintain professional growth
- Deliver weekly lesson plans using Backwards by Design to principal
- Provide weekly communication to parents and staff about classroom learning objectives
- Documented communication with students and families and recorded hourly attendance via Synergy.
- Build and maintain working relationships with school stakeholders and community members
- Mediate heightened and difficult situations
- Assist in planning and leading professional development for staff centered around
- Wrote grant proposals to secure funding for classroom resources
- Regularly attend school board meetings
- School budget management
Principal Internship
Mesa County Valley School District 51
2020.01 - 2022.01
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO2022-05
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education, English
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO2018-05
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional Strategies
- Data-driven instruction
- Classroom Management
- Educational Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Detail Oriented
- Organized
- Collaborator
- Communication
- Creative Thinker
Timeline
English Teacher
GOAL High School
2023.07 - Current
Principal Internship
Mesa County Valley School District 51
2020.01 - 2022.01
Teacher
Mesa County Valley School District 51
2018.01 - 2023.05
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Adams State University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education, English
Colorado Mesa University