BLAKE EDEN

2310 Franklin St.|Denver, CO 80205 |(720)251-0905|Blake.Eden@Gmail.com

Colorado Professional Teacher License: #119344 English Language Arts (7 -12)
Social Studies Education (7-12)

PROFESSI ONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic high school English teacher with demonstrated
capabilities in differentiation, classroom engagement,
parental communication, and data driven instructional
design. Committed to creating a positive learning
environment where students can develop critical skills of
communication and analysis using the English language.

EDUCATI ON
Masters of Education, Western Colorado State University – Gunnison, CO
Teacher Leadership, Anticipated Graduation, May 2018

Bachelor of Arts, University of Colorado – Boulder, CO

English and History, May 2006, Cum Laude

CURRENT TEACHI NG POS I TI ON

English Teacher, Adams City High School 08/2015 – Present
Commerce City, CO, USA
– Highest student growth scores within the English Department for 2016/17, achieved
through data-driven, backwards design to ensure students of diverse abilities are
supported, nurtured, and challenged appropriately
– Create clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects based on Common Core
Standards. Expert in designing curriculum utilizing strategies from Kagan cooperative
learning and Constructing Meaning to create engaging, student-centered learning
experiences.
– Lead 11th grade Professional Learning Committee. Collaborate with other teachers,
both horizontally and vertically, to unit plan, create targeted skills driven lessons and
resources, and discuss student performance.

English 11 2014-Present Literary analysis with a focus on differentiated, culturally

responsive American literature. Writing focus on argumentation,
structure, vocabulary, conventions, and fluency.

English Honors 11 2017-2018 Collegiate/AP preparatory class with a focus on acceleration

curriculum; addition of complex communication and critical
thinking skills.

English 9 2014-Present Culturally responsive literature based course with focus on

building core competencies in reading and writing, Explicit
grammar instruction, vocabulary, text organization,

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BLAKE EDEN
2310 Franklin St.|Denver, CO 80205 |(720)251-0905|Blake.Eden@Gmail.com
Colorado Professional Teacher License: #119344 English Language Arts (7 -12)
Social Studies Education (7-12)

PREVI OUS TEACHI NG EX PERI ENCE

6th Grade Humanities Teacher, The International School at Thornton Middle
School 08/2014 – 07/2015
Thornton, CO
– Developed curriculum aligned to International School MYP standards to create
an interdisciplinary Humanities course for low-income, highly impacted students
in a Title I School. Taught sheltered-instruction SPED classroom
– Developed students critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning
experiences create powerful and enriching learning experiences

Student Teaching Fellow, West Generations Academy 08/2013 – 07/2014

Denver, CO
– Learned critical classroom management and engagement strategies
– Yearlong fellowship, assumed full teaching responsibilities in Spring 2014
including unit design, daily lesson planning with differentiation and
modification, assessment and data-driven, culturally responsive instruction
– Introduced innovative technology driven curriculum using Google Classroom
and other Web tools to engage students and develop 21st century skills

OTHER EMPLOYMENT
Sales Coordinator, EcoMark Solar, Denver, CO 12/2011-05/2014
Inside Sales Coordinator, Eco-Products, Inc., Boulder, CO 9/2008-09/2013
Business Assistant, Eco-Cycle, Boulder, CO 11/2007-09/2008

PROFFESSI ONAL EXPERTI SE/CERTI FICATIONS

– Kagan Classroom Engagement Training
– Constructing Meaning ELL Training
– Restorative Justice Practices for the Classroom

SKILLS & ABI LITI ES

– Expert in classroom engagement and management including Restorative
Justice, Kagan strategies, and increasing parental involvement
– Backwards curriculum and instructional design
– Differentiation and ongoing modification to meet the needs of all students
– Experience using Web 2.0 education tools like Google Classroom G Suite,
websites, and apps to enhance learning

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BLAKE EDEN
2310 Franklin St.|Denver, CO 80205 |(720)25-0905|Blake.Eden@Gmail.com
Colorado Professional Teacher License: #119344 English Language Arts (7 -12)
Social Studies Education (7-12)

References
Jan Carson
Literacy Couch
jcarson@adams14.org

Matt Larson
Assistant Principal
mlarson@adams14.org

Jennifer Roseman
English Teacher, English Department Head
jroseman@adams14.org