Allison L.

Gilden
335 Rock Creek Church RD NW Washington, DC 20011

Tel: 503-318-3392

E-mail: allison.gilden@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Key Elementary School, Washington DC
August 2014 August 2015
4th Grade Teacher
- Teach math, reading, writing and social studies based on the Common Core Standards and DC Social Studies Standards,
according to the District of Columbia Public Schools Scope and Sequence
- Plan units and lessons while reflecting on formative student assessments, learning styles and individual needs
- Build classroom community that is based on mutual respect between students and between student and teacher
Capital City Public Charter School, Washington, DC
5th Grade Teaching Fellow through Center for Inspired Teaching
August 2013 August 2014
- Collaborate with an experienced lead teacher in planning lessons and units of study, evaluating student learning, and
creating a classroom community through relationship-based discipline.
- Courses taught include: Humanities, Math, Science, CREW, Electives, and Leveled Literacy Intervention
- Created lessons and learning experiences outside of school based on Expeditionary Learning
Americans for the Arts, Washington, DC
Development Associate
February 2009- July 2013
- Managed solicitation and stewardship correspondence for the Annual Fund and Board of Directors
- Wrote development-related stories for the Arts Link publication, which is sent to all members
- Assisted with the planning and execution of events ranging from 20-150 individuals
Americans for the Arts, Washington, DC
Intern in the Leadership Alliances department
- Assisted with preparation of small and large-scale events for donors and arts advocates
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, DC
Curatorial Intern
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
DC Reads, Washington, DC
Volunteer tutor with American Universitys DC Reads Program
- Tutored a fifth grade student in math and reading weekly at a DC public school

Spring 2008

Spring 2007
August 2008-February 2009

EDUCATION
Center for Inspired Teaching, Washington, DC
Regular I DC Teaching License, Elementary Education
July 2013 present
- Enrolled in ongoing coursework focused on child development, classroom management, teaching exceptional learners
and engaging pedagogy for children in 1st grade through 6th grade.
- Focus on student-centered learning with the teacher facilitating critical thinking, problem solving and collaborative
work that allows students to be active participants in their education
American University, Washington, DC
MA in Art History
May 2011
- Specialization: 19th and 20th century American Art and European Art; GPA: 3.64
- Thesis papers: 1) On the photography of Walker Evans and Robert Frank, and 2) on Jules Chrets poster art
Lewis and Clark College, Portland, OR
BA in Art History
August 2002May 2004
- Studied Western and Eastern art history; Deans Scholar
- Selected to present paper at Portland State Universitys Spring Art History Symposium, May 2004
SKILLS
Languages: Intermediate reading knowledge of French and basic reading knowledge of Italian
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Photoshop; Jumprope; Aspen Gradebook