Natalie Pearce – Social Studies

1416 Birch Street Apt 7, Fort Collins, CO 80521|303-563-9394|pearcenatalie96@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, History Expected Graduation Date: May 2019

Concentration in Social Studies Teaching GPA 3.83
Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO
QUALIFICATIONS

 Experience working in leadership positions that require relationship-building with people of all ages
 Experience working in a Core Curriculum school
 AVID curriculum trained
STUDENT TEACHING AND FIELD EXPERIENCE
Boltz Middle School, Fort Collins, CO January 2019-Present
 Plans unique and differentiated lessons to meet the needs of all students including those with 504’s,
IEP’s, and ALP’s
 Communicates with parents to answer questions and concerns related to their students’ success in the
classroom and class expectations as the primary 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
 Collaborates with 7th Grade Team during weekly meetings to discuss concerns with students and
upcoming school events such as conferences or voting on the Boltz Citizen of the Month
 Fosters relationships with students outside of the classroom by attending extracurricular activities such
as wrestling matches, basketball games, and chaperoning dances
 Designed and implemented a unique class points system to motivate students to stay engaged with the
learning and thus reduced behavior issues and personally improved classroom management skills
 Provides cross-content support and motivation as a math interventionalist during elective hour for 7 th
grade math students struggling with the content
 Volunteers as an AVID tutor during an alternate elective hour helping at-risk and first-generation
students practice and develop skills such as note taking, setting goals, planning future careers,
organization habits, and providing support for questions or concerns related to college
Kinard Core Knowledge School, Fort Collins, CO August 2018-December 2018
 Worked in a 7th Grade Social Studies classroom at a National Blue-Ribbon School teaching mini-lessons,
circulating the classroom to provide additional assistance, learning the Core Knowledge Curriculum,
and observing PLC meetings to gain an appreciation for staff collaboration and staff support
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

 UberMedia – Quality Assurance Team Member June 2014-Present

o Works remotely in Fort Collins and as an in-office intern in Los Angeles for two summers
 Guitar Teacher (self-employed) May 2013-June 2015
o Taught private lessons for students aged 6-14 of beginner experience
LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

 CSU Education 350 Scholar August 2018-Present

o Mentors upcoming teacher-candidates by assisting with lesson-planning and offering advice
 Elementary School Band Leader January 2008-February 2015
o Led a team of younger musicians while coordinating expectations and scheduling with parents
 Natalie Pearce
1416 Birch Street Apt 7, Fort Collins, CO 80521|303-563-9394|pearcenatalie96@gmail.com

REFERENCES

Nicole Darrow
Practicum Mentor Teacher, 7th Grade Social Studies
Kinard Core Knowledge
Email: ndarrow@psdschools.org
Phone: 970-402-2030

Stacy Elder
Current Math Lab Co-Teacher, 7th Grade Math
Boltz Middle School
Email: stelder@psdschools.org
Phone: 970-231-6464

Chris Nickel
Current Student-Teaching Mentor, 7th Grade Social Studies
Boltz Middle School
Email: cnickel@psdschools.org
Phone: 970-567-9195

Linda Williams
Student-Teacher University Coach
Colorado State University
Email: lwms53@aol.com
Phone: 970-484-7364