Monica Conners

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EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Arts in Latin American & Latino Studies, merit scholar, graduated with honors -- June 2006
GPA: 3.96, University of California, Santa Cruz
International Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate, passed training course with merit -July 2007; 150 hours of training, EBC Servicios Linguisticos, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Oklahoma State Teaching Certificate, standard certification in Elementary Education, Secondary English,
English as a Second Language, Middle Level Science, Intermediate Math, Spanish and Secondary World
History/Geography
HONORS

Jenks Middle School Teacher of the Year 2012-13

Kresge College and Latin American Studies honors, University of California, Santa Cruz
Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society and Presidents Honor List, College of the Redwoods

RECENT EXPERIENCE
Jenks Alternative Center
Jenks, OK 2014Present
Multiple Subject High School Teacher
Designed/implemented lessons in drawing, painting, Spanish, algebra, pre-algebra, geometry, business
math and 9th-12th language arts; increased student achievement
Increased student achievement of academically and emotionally struggling teens through positive
reinforcement
Utilized interpersonal skills to maintain a structured learning environment;
Implement research-based literacy instruction via content
Integrate daily technology use to engage students and give frequent feedback about student learning
Collaborated extensively with colleagues;
Differentiated instruction for special education students and English language learners
Jenks Middle School
Jenks, OK 2006-2014
English Language Development Teacher and Program Coordinator
Created lessons for four distinct language arts and study skills classes each day for high-needs English
Language Learners (ELLs)
Directed colleagues in assessing student learning in math, science, and social studies
Created alternative materials in all core subjects to allow students to better comprehend the subject
matter
Spearheaded the JMS ELD program: provided information and guidance to all staff regarding
approximately 120 ELLs; created and organized ELL schedules; created and maintained extensive
records on ELLs; and organized and facilitated extensive ELD testing
Translated parentteacher conferences, IEPs, and various letters and forms for Spanish speakers
YWCA of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
2006
AmeriCorps Vista, Child and Youth Development
Administrated a 21st Century after school program at two East Tulsa elementary schools by aiding with
grant management, curriculum and program planning, budgeting
Organized large meetings and events, and forming community partnership to create program sustainabili
ty; created a system to recruit, train and track volunteer tutors and mentors