Anne K.

Ware
TEACHER
Student-focused teaching professional with eight years of hands-on classroom experience. Talent for differentiating instruction and utilizing instructional best-practices in order for all students to succeed. Uses goal oriented instructional methods in all lesson plans and standards based assessments. Actively engages students by developing lessons addressing all learning styles and through humor.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Creative learning environment Multi-sensory lessons Assessment tools, rubrics Leadership Student motivation Scaffolding, graphic organizers Technology integration; WebQuests, Blogs Targeted literacy instruction Classroom management Student organization

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Masters in Education, Literacy (K-12), 2012 (expected) University of New England, Biddeford Bachelor of Science, Print Journalism, 2001 Concentration: Political Science and American History University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Joseph B. Sutton Scholarship (May 2000) Awarded to a female in Journalism with an aptitude for writing. Deans List Eastern European Politics & The E.U., 2000 Charles University, Czech Republic Deans List State of Maine Certification Professional Certificate Highly Qualified: Spanish, English/Language Arts, Social Studies

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
R.S.U. 5 Durham Community School Durham, Maine August 2011-Present Literacy Intervention, Journalism (Grades 3-8) Provided daily small group literacy instruction to at-risk students. Lessons were targeted for students specific needs with regards to fluency, reading comprehension, decoding/encoding skills and phonemic development. Instructed grades 7 and 8 students in a journalism class, in which students were led through the journalistic process of developing a story. Students were taught research and writing skills based on journalistic principles. Students were responsible for writing a cohesive article and its accompanying page layout for a magazine that was published for the school and community. Led two after school three weeklong book groups. Students came to the group prepared to discuss plot, characters and make connections to other work and personal lives. Led one after school three weeklong writing groups. The first week student embarked on an adventure and the final two weeks, students wrote about the adventure using several different writing techniques as taught to the group. Friends School of Portland Falmouth, Maine Aug. 2010- Aug. 2011 Spanish Teacher (Grades 6-8) Develop lessons that are in keeping with the school mission of emphasizing high standards for independent thinking and personal integrity. Each activity contributes to student development as curious, creative and compassionate world citizens. Teach both language based lessons and cultural/historical based lessons. Present each unit and lesson with explicit learning goal(s) while using standards based feedback and evaluation.

 Formed student reading groups, while using various graphic organizers, to assist students in successfully

reading a chapter books titled, Pobre Ana. Students then re-wrote the book into a screen play and made a short film. Initiated a language buddies program in which older kids make books of newly acquired target language to share and teach lower grades. (2010-Present) Enrich students understanding of World culture by connecting each student with a sponsored children in Guatemala City through the Safe Passage program. (2011)

Lyman Moore Middle School Portland, Maine Sept. 2005 Aug. 2010 Spanish Teacher (Grades 6-8) Developed and implemented comprehensive lessons plans while using the language acquisition methods: Total Physical Response (TPR) and Teaching Proficiency Through Reading & Storytelling (TPRS). Provided one-on-one, small group and whole class instruction. Presented each unit and each lesson with an explicit learning goal(s). Used a variety of tools to meet and assess each learning goal. Integrated multicultural units covering Spain and the Americas on topics ranging from Geography of Spanish-speaking nations to food and lifestyles to ancient South American cultures and the history of the Panama Canal. Started after school philanthropic group called Schools for Schools, based on the organization called, The Invisible Children. Students raised money for school in the Sudan. We were the only middle school at the time participating in this national organization. (2008-2010) Nominated by students to be a Project Citizen mentor (2010) University of Southern Maine ETEP mentor (2008-2010) Escuela Montezuma Cobano, Costa Rica Feb. June 2005 English Language Teacher (Grades 1-6) Taught English language courses to elementary students (Four classes total comprised of six different grade levels; 40 students total). Effectively developed and implemented overall language mission and curriculum. Set long-term goals, developed weekly targets, wrote daily lesson plans. Developed teaching tools and materials. Fostered an interest in the English language and its importance in the lives of my students. Started school fundraising efforts for a school computer through bi-lingual BINGO nights in the community. Implemented a recycling program at the school. Cape Elizabeth Schools Cape Elizabeth, Maine May 2000 Jan. 2004 Substitute Teacher (Grades K-12 and Special Education) Hired in both long and short-term positions and administered lessons in subjects European History, Senior English and Music. Worked individually with special needs children with such disabilities as Autism, Mental Retardation and Attention Deficit Disorder.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Standards Based Learning Conference with Marzano Research Laboratory, Fall 2009 Rosetta Stone Training, Fall 2009 Pre-service Mentor Training, Part I, II & III, Fall 2008 The Heros Journey, Book Group, Summer/Fall 2007 I Read It but I Dont Get it, Book Group, Fall/Spring 2005-6 Language Teaching in Film, Fall 2005

TEAMS & COMMITTEES

Accreditation Committee, 2010-Presesnt Standards Based Leadership Team, 2009-2010 World Language & Culture Team Leader, 2007-2010 The Invisible Childrens Philanthropic Student Club Leader, 2006-2010 Crisis Team, Spring 2010 Scheduling Committee, Fall 2009 Principals Leadership Team, 2008-2009 Trained in Fauntas & Pinnell Leveled Reading Inventory, 2011

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Libra Foundation Portland, Maine Nov. 2001 May 2004 Administrative Assistant Administered more than 40 employees medical/life benefit and retirement plan packages as well as maintaining biweekly payroll for Pineland Farms, Inc. (a subsidiary project of the Foundation). Facilitated and coordinated several departments regarding marketing, media and public relations. Wrote press releases, designed brochures and created educational materials for Pineland Farms, Inc. programs. Assisted Vice Presidents in legal and accounting matters. Handled recording Pineland Farms Inc.s daily accounts payable and receivables. Also maintained contact with state officials regarding ongoing registration and legislation matters in congruence with the Foundations goals.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I have lived in Kristiansand, Norway; Montezuma, Costa Rica; and Prague, Czech Republic. I make a point of traveling internationally at least once a year. I keep an extensive vegetable garden on my ten-acre farm. I enjoy reading, being outdoors, writing and spending time with my flat-coated retriever named Oslo.

References furnished upon request.