R.

Garrett Peters
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4717 Ruidosa Dr. Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
rgpeters33@gmail.com
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Professional Objective
To attain a high school social studies teaching position in which I could engage and inspire
students utilizing my worldly experiences, conversational Spanish language skills, and the
critical and analytical skills acquired working with at risk youth, as well as those gathered within
the University setting.

Education
Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado
Spring 2015
Masters of Educational Leadership, Renewal and Change
University of Houston Houston, Texas
Summer 2010
Bachelor of Arts, August, 2010
Major: History Minor: Latin American Studies

Expected Graduation

Spring 2008 to

Certifications
Substitute Teacher Certification: Colorado and Texas
TEFL/TESOL Certification- Teaching English to Foreign Learners
Trauma Informed Training
Ruby Payne/PX2/CPI Restraint Trainings plus various Drug, Alcohol, and Abuse Trainings
First Aid First Responder Certification and CPR Certification, American Red Cross

Professional Experience: Education

Student Teacher/Practicum Teacher
Fall 2014
to Present
Poudre School District Fort Collins, Colorado
Engage and educate students in secondary social studies class curriculum
Build relationships with students and foster a safe learning environment
Design, develop, and implement engaging and differentiated lesson plans
Align standards, assessments, objectives, and lessons to optimize student learning
Substitute Teacher

Poudre School District Fort Collins, Colorado

Winter 2014 to
Present
Sheldon Independent School District Houston, Texas
Fall 2009 to
Summer 2010
Engage and educate students in primary and secondary class curriculum
Facilitate classroom safety and management while teaching absent teachers lesson plan
Taught English as a Second Language (ESL) classes with culturally diverse students

Professional Experience: Education continued...

Youth and Family Coach

Summer 2012 to
Present
The Jacob Center Fort Collins, Colorado
Engage, educate, and mentor at risk youths ages 9 to 18 using differential approach
Identify behavioral, emotional, and mental issues and offer support and coping tools
Collaboration with youths, their families, and other professionals to serve needs
Connect with youths while focusing on life and pro-social skill development
Direct Care Counselor in Youth Residential Treatment Facility
Summer
2012 to Present
The Remington House Fort Collins, Colorado
Collaborate with staff to manage groups of youths in a residential/educational setting
Develop curriculum for daily activities of the group
Use differential approach to meet the individual needs of the residents
Lead the group in educational, therapeutic, and health segments
Manage a safe and healthy environment in a diverse and unpredictable setting
Advanced Youth Camp Facilitator/Resident Advisor
Winter 2011
to Winter 2012
Pathways in Education Allenspark, Colorado
Facilitated groups of 12 youths in an all outdoor setting
Designed, developed, and implemented camp curriculum
Educated, mentored, and advised at risk teens in highly diverse environment
Managed and supervised staff of four utilizing conflict resolution
Instructed academic segments and activities for student groups of 30 or more
Trip Leader
Fall
2008 to Fall 2010
University of Houston Outdoor Adventure Program Houston, Texas
Led outdoor adventure trips for diverse groups of 12-20 students varying in duration
Planned for the safety of all participants involved
Educated participants on skills required for activities as well as wilderness ethics
Educated and trained students and incoming employees in the fundamentals of rock
climbing, maintaining rock wall safety, and facilitating climbers needs

Volunteer/Travel Experience
Board Member
Present
Educo Board of Directors Fort Collins, Colorado

Assist with decision making regarding our outdoor youth leadership organization
Participate in fundraisers and site maintenance trips for Educo

Backpacking
Durations

Summer 2013 to

Various Times and

Backpacked throughout much of Latin America visiting historical ruins and sites
Practiced and progressed my Spanish Language Skills
Visited Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Italy & Vietnam