ALYSSA MONTOYA

470 East 4th Ave Durango, CO 81301 | ammontoya@fortlewis.edu | 970-769-7340

EDUCATION FORT LEWIS COLLEGE

August 2013-Present

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

I am currently a Student Athlete at Fort Lewis college working towards my degree in Early
Childhood Education.

PRACTICUM PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DURANGO, CO

MAY 2015- APRIL 2016
100 hours
Grades 1 and 4
Assisting mentor teacher with groups in reading and writing.
Designed math and science focusing groups.
Lead reading groups and discussion.
Worked Closely with English Language Learners.

NEEDHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DURANGO, CO

AUGUST 2016 DECEMBER 2016
120 hours
Grade 1
Designed and taught lessons in math, science, language arts, anti-bias, technology, and
SIOP.
Differentiated lesson plans for diverse students needs.
Lead small groups covering the topics of math and science.
Developed hands on assignments for whole class and individual students.
Worked closely with ELL specialist and English Language Learners.

RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DURANGO, CO

JANUARY 2017 PRESENT
Grade: Kindergarten and 2nd
Working with core teacher planning lessons in the areas of reading and writing.
Lead small groups covering the topics of math and science.
Assisting mentor teacher with an introduction for social studies research topics.
Differentiated lesson plans for diverse students needs.
Worked closely with special needs students.

RELATED Volunteer at Preschool ages 2-5

EXPERIENCE Volunteer in after school program for students ages 5-16
Managed a clinic for girls lacrosse through Fort Lewis College ages 6-18
Instructed basketball and lacrosse drills with children ages 6-18
Volunteer for an event assisting students with special needs.