Deanna Lee Guerrette

Martinez
3413 Lancaster Dr. Fort
970-222-8498 Deanna.lee.m@gmail.com
Collin, CO. 80525

OBJECTIVE

To cultivate students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners through strong
relationships, challenging academic expectations and a safe learning environment.

Professional
EDUCATION —
Experience
Colorado State University, Fort August 2017- Present
Collins, CO. 80525. Language Arts Teacher, Department Chair
Master of Education and Weld County School District RE1, Valley High School
Human Resource Studies – Content: AP Literature, Honor’s 9th, 9th, 10th, 12th Grade Language
Education Sciences Arts, Public Speaking, Debate, Theatre, Creative Writing,
Specialization Yearbook, Co-taught English 10.
Secondary Education/ Teacher
licensure Responsibilities
Endorsement: ● 147 Students: 6-504 plan, 9-Gifted/Talented, 20-English
 Language Arts Language Learners, 15-Individualized Educational Plan.
 Social Studies ● Direct instruction Honors 9th, 10th, 12th Grade, including
 French formative and summative assessments using
May 2017. PearsonRealize curriculum and aligned to meet 2020
Colorado Education Standards.
Colorado State University, ● Advising and conferencing with students regarding class
Fort Collins, CO. 80525
Post-Graduate Work, English. schedules, post-graduation goals.
2017. ● Provide support and resources regarding mental health,
home life and personal struggles.
University of Las Vegas, ● Develop curriculum, providing formative and summative
Las Vegas, NV assessments for 9th and 10th grade and aligned to meet
Post-Graduate Work, English.
2020 Colorado Educational Standards.
2008.
● Develop curriculum and providing assessments designed to
University of Denver prepare students for the College Board AP Exams
Denver, CO ● Provide meaningful instruction to students from grades 9-
Publishing and Editing 12 in a variety of contents.
Certificate ● Grade and provide meaningful feedback on writing and
1999 speeches.
● Scaffold instruction and provide support for learning styles
to accommodate all learners.
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
Bachelor of Arts in English
and French
Magne Cum Laude, Dean’s
List, Academic Distinction
Award College of the
Humanities. Member of the
French Honor Society. Pi Delta
Phi, Member of Golden Key
Society. Phi Beta Kappa.
1999
Arizona State University,
Tempe, AZ
Program: Study Abroad,
L’Universite Catholique de
Lille, France.
1997
KEY SKILLS —
 Advising Students
 Instructional
practices
 Accommodation
and modification of
curriculum
 Engaging Students
in thoughtful and
relevant curriculum
 Adhering to
Colorado State
Standards
 Creating a safe
space for students
of all walks of life.
August 2018-June 2019
Theatre Director
Productions
 Co-Director/Co-Producer Peter Pan the Musical (Spring
2018),
 Director/Producer Almost Maine (2018),
 Director/Producer The Crucible (Fall 2018),
 Producer/Backstage Director Shrek the Musical (Spring
2019),
Responsibilities
● Selected, produced and directed plays and dramatic
productions.
● Built and designed sets for productions, oversaw student
construction and production of set, lights and sound.
● Supported students in learning acting techniques.
January 2018-Present
Faculty Advisor
Gender and Sexuality Alliance
 Advise and support students throughout their coming out
journey.
 Provide a safe place for LGTBQ Community members to
discuss relevant social and emotional issues.
 Support students in planning social events for LGTBQ
Community.
 Work as a liaison between students and administration to
communicate about and resolve issues within the LGTBQ
Community.
August 2019-Present
Faculty Advisor
Key Club
 Support students in planning community service events
 Prepared homecoming breakfast for staff, administration
and homecoming royalty 2018, 2019.
 Organized Giving tree for community 2018, 2019
o Collected and distributed 100 gifts to needy
community member from the ages of 1-18.
 Visited nursing homes in Greeley to paint nails, and play
games with the elderly in the community.
August 2019-Present
Faculty Advisor
Yearbook
● Organize student attendance to events within the school
community to photograph sporting events, clubs and
community events.
● Create, edit and train students to create a polished,
professional yearbook.
● Teach basic camera use and photography

August 2018-Present
Committee Member
Standards Based Committee
● Collaborate with colleagues to ensure school-wide
curriculum corresponds with Colorado State Standards
2020.
● Advise teachers and paraprofessionals about best practices
regarding Standards Based Grading.
● Create a standards-based grading scale.
● Work with teachers to develop a growth mindset regarding
grading practices and procedures.
● Provide feedback on the district level regarding Standards
Based Grading practices and student progress within the
model.
● Develop a Standards Based Grading gradebook
● Communicate with and educate parents and administrators
regarding best practices and state standards.

February 2020
Continuing Education
Trauma Training – Valley High School
Worked with professional counselors to learn best practices for
advisors, counselors and educators working with highly impacted
trauma survivors.

August 2019
PearsonRealize Curriculum Training
Worked with curriculum expert to implement PearsonRealize
Curriculum throughout Valley High School and to ensure all VHS
English educators were competent and fully trained to implement
curriculum and technological supports.

August 2018-Present
TEACHUnited
Develop engaged and integrated curriculum based on Colorado
State Standards 2020 and best practices for student engagement.
January 2017-May 2017
Teaching Assistant
Colorado State University – English Department
Class: Adolescent Literature – Natalie Dudley
● Advised students regarding issues adolescent readings and
student responses.
● Supported and guided class discussions on relevant topics,
related to issues in the novels.
● Worked with professor to implement curriculum, grade
work, update gradebook and communicate with students
regarding expectations and grading.
● Instructed class and supported professor during class to
ensure student engagement and comprehension.

Spring 2017
Student Teacher
Poudre School District – Fossil Ridge High School
Content: 9th Grade Language Arts Core & Intro to Acting.
89 Students: 5 students with IEPs.
 Built relationships through direct instruction of students.
 Graded and provided meaningful feedback on written and
oral work.
 Scaffolded instruction and provide support through a
variety of learning styles to accommodate all learners.
 Challenged students to excel in Language Arts learning.

Fall 2016
Practicum: Fossil Ridge High School
9th Grade Language Arts Core
Mr. Grant Campbell, Mrs. Deana Kochis
 Observed best teaching practices.
 Taught 4 lessons in the classroom.
 Built relationships with students in the classroom.

Fall 2014-Fall 2016

Poudre School District: Substitute Teacher
K-12, Resources and Special Needs.
 Replaced classroom teacher in the classroom.
 Adhered to and improvised lesson plans.
 Supported instruct of children in a variety of disciplines
and grades.

Fall 2015-Spring 2016

Christian Core Academy, Fort Collins, CO
Fifth Grade Teacher
 Cultivated knowledge, created lesson plans, supervised
students.
 Assessed progress and provided scaffolding for students in
Spelling, History, Literature, Science and Writing.
 Fall 2006-Spring2013
Homeschool
Teacher:
 Instructed grades Kindergarten through 7th grade: Reading,
Arithmetic, Grammar, Spelling, Literature, Vocabulary,
Science, History and Geography.
Certifications: Carden Foundation Teacher 2003, 2006, 2012

Fall 2001-Spring 2006

Carden of the Peaks Private School, Flagstaff, AZ
Elementary School Teacher - Kindergarten through Sixth grade.

Volunteer Work
Ridgeview Classical School ~ Boy Scouts of America Troop 191 ~
Team Vortex Swim Team ~ Girl Scouts of America ~ Cub Scouts
of America Pack 95 ~ St. Joseph Catholic Church ~ Cub Scouts of
America Pack 123 ~St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church ~ San
Francisco de Assis Catholic Church ~ Family Food Center ~
Flagstaff Micro Soccer ~ Flagstaff M.O.M.’s Club South ~Hope
Crisis Pregnancy Center

REFERENCES
for students
Experience teaching seminars
Communication skills, interpersonal, presentation
Self-motivated team player

Assist students achieve educational goals

Understanding student development
Aware of transition issues of students
Higher education
Knowledge of diverse communities and populations
Coordinating and communicating academic and student affairs
Develop and facilitate evaluation programs