Anastasia M.

Economou


Education
Gonzaga University
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies May 2013
Minors: Spanish and Promotion Cumulative GPA: 3.51

Loyola Marymount University
Teacher Certification
Masters of Urban Education concentration of Policy and Administration May 2015
Cumulative GPA: 4.00

Leadership Experience
Environmental Charter Middle School Gardena, Gardena, CA August 2013 Present
6
th
Grade Math, Science, and Green Ambassadors Teacher
Create developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and academically rigorous lesson plans
and instructional activities for 60 sixth grade students in the content areas of mathematics, science
and environmental science.
Create interdisciplinary benchmark projects for students with grade-level team
Build community culture within my classroom by implementing a social-emotional curriculum, setting
high behavior standards for students, and modeling fair and respectful behavior.
Assess student learning through diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments
Prepare grades and send home weekly progress reports on academic content standards and
behavior skills to provide parents and students with constructive feedback
Attend ongoing professional development to continuously improve and hone skills necessary to
master school's best practices and therefore be the best teacher for my specific students
Host weekly tutoring sessions and plan lessons based on the specific needs of attending students
Teach For America, Los Angeles, CA November 2012 Present
2013 Corps Member
Actively listen and participate in discussions of culture and diversity, teaching pedagogy, classroom
management, investment, and culture at TFA Los Angeles Institute at Loyola Marymount University.
Apply lessons from discussions into planning daily lessons for Math class and Academic Intervention
Time to teach 25 seventh grade students Pre-Algebra and remedial math skills at Robert Louis
Stevenson Middle School in Boyle Heights, CA for the 5-week Summer school program.
Worked closely with collaborative team teachers to plan lessons, track and analyze data, reflect on
and improve teaching methods, and integrate community and families with students in the classroom.
Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA August 2011 May 2013
Resident Assistant, Gonzaga Housing & Residence Life
Build community within my hall by creating, advertising for, and hosting 8-12 hall programs per
semester, centered around topics such as womens empowerment, sustainability, and diversity.
Assist 45-95 residents 24-7 in the residence hall by means of mentoring and mediating conflicts
Educate residents about Gonzagas mission, ethos statement, and enforce the Universitys policies
Provide opportunities for students to get involved according to their own strengths and interests
President of Gonzaga Environmental Organization, Gonzaga University August 2011 May 2013
Educate the Gonzaga community on issues of sustainability through service and advocacy
Create, schedule, advertise, and host 3-4 campus-wide events and 3-4 club events per semester
Facilitate growth in members and officers own leadership abilities by way of empowerment and
support in the creation of new events and programs
Plan and moderate weekly meetings for both club officers and general members
Zero Waste Washington, Seattle, WA June August 2012
Outreach Intern
Educate the public on organization initiatives through community outreach
Work with ZWW director to schedule outreach events and develop effective outreach programs
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Seattle, WA Sept. 2007 May 2009
Dance Instructor
Taught 20 elementary students basic Greek folk dances and prepared students for competition
Composed and organized lesson plans and dance set lists

Volunteer Experience
All Saints Camp, Raft Island, WA Summer 2007 Summer 2012
Camp Counselor
Oversaw 9-12 girls at all times at a two-week overnight camp
Counseled, supervised, and assisted campers in daily activities and personal issues
Worked with camp director to develop interactive, spiritual, and educational activities for campers
Gonzaga Earthbound Program, Spokane, WA Sept. 2010 May 2011
Mentor at Garfield Elementary and Shaw Middle School
Educated students about the environment to create greater awareness and appreciation for the
planet through interactive activities
Provided a consistent role model for low-income, at-risk students
Saturday Literacy Program, Spokane, WA Jan. 2010 May 2011
Mentor at Gonzaga University, The Rosauer Center for Education
Increased reading and writing ability while working individually with elementary students
Planned customized lessons to accommodate student need while providing a consistent role model

Awards & Scholarships
Gonzaga Presidents List 2013
Gonzaga Deans List 2009 2011