Kalyssa L.

Moehlenpah
3071 S. Joplin Ct. Aurora, CO 80013 720.841.1799 kaly.moehlenpah@gmail.com
Website: moehlenpahteachingportfolio.weebly.com
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Initial Colorado Multiple Subject Teaching License (2014)
Professional Colorado Multiple Subject Teaching License (pending)
CPR, concussion, & First Aid certified
Pursuing Single Subject Credential in Mathematics
Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA
o Graduated Dec. 2012, G.P.A.: 3.61, Cum Laude
o Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with Hispanic Studies concentration
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Aspen View Academy
Middle School Math Teacher
6th-7th Grade Aspen View Academy Castle Rock, CO 2016-present
Implements Math in Focus curriculum to strategically clarify Singapore Math for North
American students.
Mastered understanding and implementation of Singapore Math techniques (i.e. bar
modeling, number bonds, and concrete to abstract scaffolding.)
Integrates use of dynamic STEM learning projects to further students critical thinking skills
Offers help sessions after school and during lunch to further support diverse and struggling
students
Advocates for and empowers failing students to help form strong academic routines
through a Study Skills course
Communicates and collaborates with students and parents on a weekly basis to promote
informed student success
Elementary Teacher
4th Grade Aspen View Academy Castle Rock, CO 2013-2016
Created engaging lessons in all subjects with use of STEM learning projects, scientific labs,
and student-led projects
Organized multiple field trips and guest speakers involving the outside community
including trips to Garden of the Gods; Dinosaur Ridge; and presentations from an author,
geologist, and the Douglas County State Troopers.
Differentiated instruction for individual students for heterogeneous and homogenous
classes
Collaborated closely with grade-level teams and administration to establish routines and
rhythms in a start-up school
Created the 4th grade science curriculum map following Core Knowledge Scope and
Sequence

Assistant Swim Coach

Cook Creek Swim Team Lone Tree, CO Summers 2011-2016
Coached and managed a group of 80 children ages 4-18 in competitive swimming.
Organized events and activities to promote community and team building.
Collaborated with a team of 5 coaches to establish effective team management.
Camp Counselor
Colorado Academy Denver, CO Summer 2014
Led a group of campers in team-building activities and games
Encouraged interpersonal relationships within the community
Created a safe and supportive environment for campers
 PROFESSIONAL, VOLUNTEER AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Founded and coached Aspen View Academys Elementary Jump Rope Team (2015-present)
Founded and directed Aspen View Academys Science Fair (2015-present)
Math Curriculum Committee Member; Aspen View Academy, Castle Rock, CO
o Researched and analyzed effectiveness of different math curriculums and possible
implementation at Aspen View
Led Classroom Management and Procedures presentation based on Harry Wongs First Days of
School; Aspen View Academy, Castle Rock, CO
Attended multiple professional development sessions including International Society for Technology
in Education conference; Denver, CO, 2016
Initiated the Recycling Committee (Green Team); Aspen View Academy, Castle Rock, CO
Service trip to Lugazi, Uganda: Westmont College (Summer 2012)
Service trips to Ensenada, Mexico: Westmont College (2009-2013)
Leadership team of summer service trips: Westmont College (2011-2012)

REFERENCES

Jason Edwards Aspen View Academy

Principal / Supervisor
720.733.3436
jedwards@aspenviewacademy.org

Kelsey Soulia Aspen View Academy

Assistant Principal / Math Coordinator
720.733.3436
ksoulia@aspenviewacademy.org

Traci Waters Aspen View Academy

Co-Worker 6th grade teacher and Team Lead
303.619.2909
twaters@aspenviewacademy.org

Andy Farner Cook Creek Swim Team

Head Coach
303.565.9472
andrewjfarner@gmail.com

Jane Wilson Westmont College

Education Professor and Mentor
805.565.6171
jawilson@westmont.edu

Andrew Mullen Westmont College

Education Professor
805.565.6288
amullen@westmont.edu

Jenny Wilczewski Colorado Academy

Camp Coordinator
303-359-3387
Jenny.wilczewski@coloradoacademy.org