Dr. Nancy Carre

Nancy Carre’, PhD 5975 Burgess Rd, Colorado Springs, CO- -https://www.linkedin.com/in/ncycat/ Professional Qualifications • • • • • • • • Pro-active, organized, and flexible. Knowledgeable in developing workshop and seminar presentations across educational topics, including policy. Trained in Restorative Justice practices in schools. Experienced in working with nontraditional students, including adults (Even Start) Expert at establishing and meeting content and learning objectives. Well versed in differentiated instruction approaches. Extensive background with At-Risk, ELL, ELD, and Special Needs students. Proficient in developing standards-based curricula and lesson plans. Education 2017- PhD Public Policy and Administration Walden University, Minneapolis, MN Dissertation Topic: The effect of education narratives on high school persistence among Navajo girls Dean’s list 2011-Master’s Degree in International Relations and Conflict Resolution American Military University Charles Town, WV President’s list Honors/Comprehensive “With Distinction.” 1995- Master’s Degree--Secondary Reading University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO 1992-Bachelor of Arts--English, minor in French University of Oregon Eugene, OR Dean’s list Summa cum laude Experience 2018-current: English Language Arts teacher Aspen Valley High School, Colorado Springs, CO • Develop curriculum based on Colorado State Academic and Essential Skills Standards • Collaborate with English teachers in aligning coursework vertically between grade levels • Mentor students • Health team • Accountability Committee • Restorative Justice coach • 11th grade sponsor • Lead community service field trips-: Social Studies teacher Monarch School, Heron, MT • Developed curriculum for Economics, World History, US History, and Government courses. • Assessed learning and provide individualized instruction. • Mentored students with special needs. • Participated in individualized therapeutic/academic teams • Teaching coach-- English 11-12 teacher Cuba High School, Cuba, NM • Developed English 11 and 12 curricula according to New Mexico state standards • Instituted Sheltered Instruction protocols for ESL students • Administered standardized tests • 12th grade sponsor- English teacher, Assistant Academic Director Monarch School, Heron, MT • Supervised College Planning and Art instructors • Scheduled SAT and PSAT testing • Teaching coach • Organized professional development seminars • Wrote curriculum for, and taught English 9-12 and French I-IV courses 2005-Adjunct Reading Instructor North Idaho College Coeur d'Alene, ID • Created curriculum for introductory reading course • Taught 3 sections a week • Selected appropriate content materials • Administered pre-and post-evaluative tests 2004- Literacy Instructor Even Start, Durango, CO • Taught GED classes • Early Literacy intervention with Head Start children • Conducted follow-up home visits to ensure successful transitions school-to-home for ELL students and families. -- Special Education teacher Ganado High School, Ganado, AZ (Navajo Nation) • Special Education Department Head • English and mathematics–developed curriculum for, and taught grades 9-12 • Developed curriculum for, and taught TAG classes • Managed and developed IEPs for caseload of 40 students • Coordinated with Reading Instructor for specialized instruction • Performed home visits for homebound students • Scheduled Psycho-educational testing • Scheduled and conducted parent-school meetings for IEPs • Integrated and coordinated state level services (Children’s Services, law enforcement). • Investigated and coordinated transition services for graduating students • Advised students of post-graduation college options and services. • Co-created and operated literacy outreach program • Advertised outreach program with door-to-door literature in outlying communities- -Resource Consultant Vision Home and Community Program Delta County, Delta, CO • Tutored entire student population in all subject areas including individual assistance to students with disabilities. • Resource Consultant for homeschooled families • Taught online English courses to Vision students-- Co-Founder, Lead teacher, Administrator The Learning Cooperative Hotchkiss, CO • Created non-profit 501(c) 3 (co-wrote and filed incorporation papers) • Selected board of directors with co-founders • Created curriculum grades K-8 • Located and developed school property, supplies • Hired teachers • Administered school for first two years • Lead teacher grades 4-8 • Administered standardized tests, filed reports with district/state • Developed and instituted fund raising projects • Advertised in local papers and radio Community Service • United Nations Online Volunteer Service 2011-present • Elk Mountain Search and Rescue • New Zealand Red Cross Disaster Team Publication Carre’, N (2012) Environmental justice and hydraulic fracturing: The ascendancy of grassroots populism in policy determination. Journal of Social Change, 3(1). 2012 Professional Affiliations • American Association of University Women • American Society for Public Administration • International Studies Association • Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society—Walden University • Golden Key National Honor Society –Walden University • Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society—American Military University. References Available upon request +