Connie Holman
clholman@stocktonusd.net
530-401-6548
Education
Master of Arts, Education with emphasis on Reading and Language Arts Curriculum in Waldorf Public Schools, Sonoma State University, 2005
Elementary Montessori Certificate ages 6-9, NAMC, 2007
Clear Professional Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with CLAD, University of California, Davis, CA, 2002
Subject Matter Credential, Introductory Art, 2011
Supplementary Authorizations in Home Economics, 2002
Bachelor of Science, Interior Architecture, University of California, Davis, 1993
Associate of Arts, Speech Communication/American Sign Language,
Cabrillo College, 1985
Teaching and Related Experiences
Visual and Performing Arts Teacher, Stockton Unified School District, Victory Elementary, Stockton, CA. Visual and Performing Arts Instructor for seventh and eighth grade students. Arts instruction is used to support core curriculum of language arts, social studies, mathematics and science. Ancient and modern art history instruction supplements the broader focus in core classes. Visual and studio arts instruction included the elements of art and principles of design. Studio instruction included drawing, painting, pastels, wire, wood and clay. 10/09- current
English Language Development Teacher, Stockton Unified School District, Victory Elementary, Stockton, CA. Instruction in English Language Development included language arts, social studies, history and science for seventh and eighth grade students. Programs used are High Point, SRA, Accelerated Reader, SIPPS and Odyssey 10/09 – current
First Grade Teacher, John Morse Waldorf School, Sacramento, CA. Language and Mathematics instruction through the storytelling of fairy tales and nature stories. Pentatonic flute, painting, beeswax, music, knitting and language instruction complemented the daily program. 09/08-06/09
First Grade Teacher, Wheatland Charter Academy, Wheatland, CA. Multiple Subject blended curriculum program implementing Montessori lessons, Waldorf methods, and traditional subjects for ages 6-9. Programs also used: Open Court, SIPPS Phonics program, Read Naturally, Reading Counts, Accelerated Reader, Rosetta Stone/Spanish, Harcourt Math, Albanesi Math, and Accelerated Math. Assessment included Miscue Analysis, Star Reading, Star Math, SORT reading assessment, SIPPS phonics assessments and teacher observational notes and records. Professional Development with Marilyn Bates educational consultant. 09/05-6/08
Music Teacher, Wheatland Charter Academy, Wheatland, CA. Music instruction using based on Orff training, voice, recorder and percussion (nine different instruments; soprano, alto, and bass xylophones and metallophones, and soprano and alto glockenspiels) for our winter programs. 08/05- 6/08
Art, Art History, Calligraphy and Physical Education Teacher, Napa Valley Unified School District, Napa, CA. Curriculum development and implementation for independent high school students in the above subject areas for grades 9-12. 6/05-8/05
Grade One Teacher, Stonebridge Waldorf School, Napa, CA. Curriculum development and implementation. Language Arts and Mathematics instruction and assessment. 9/04- 6/05
Music Teacher, Stonebridge Waldorf School, Napa, CA. Curriculum development and implementation for voice, pentatonic and diatonic flute, and recorder instruction. Grades One and Seven. 9/04- 2/05
Grade Two Teacher, Stonebridge Waldorf School, Napa, CA. Curriculum development and implementation. Language Arts and Mathematics instruction and assessment. 10/03- 6/04
Classroom Aid/Substitute Teacher, Woodland Star Waldorf School, Sonoma, CA. Sixth Grade. 9/02-6/03
Student Teacher, Beamer Elementary School, Woodland Joint Unified School District, Woodland, CA. Third Grade. 1/02-6/02
Classroom Student Aid, Patwin Elementary School, Davis Unified School District, Davis, CA. First Grade. 9/01-6/02
Special Education Aid, Willit Elementary School, Davis Unified School District, Davis, CA. Fifth Grade. 10/01-12/01
Parent Volunteer Aid, Patwin Elementary School, Davis Unified School District, Davis, CA. Kindergarten. 9/00-6/01
Parent Volunteer Aid, Davis Community Church Nursery School, Davis, CA. Preschool. 9/99-6/00
English Teacher, American School, Barcelona, Spain. 12/93-4/94
Special Education Teacher's Aid, Watsonville Unified School District, Watsonville, CA. Grades 1-6. 1/85-6/85
Private American Sign Language Teacher, Watsonville, CA. 1/85-6/85
Private Flute Teacher, Santa Cruz, CA. 9/83-6/85
Community Activities
Yearbook Designer, Sacramento Ballet School of Dance
School Site Council, Victory Elementary School, 2009-current
Yearbook Designer/Instructor, Victory Elementary School, 2009-current
Faculty Facilitator, John Morse Waldorf School, 2008-2009
Board of Directors, Wheatland Charter Academy, 2007-2008
Board of Faculty, Napa Valley Charter School, 2003 - 2005
Board of Directors for Davis Community Church Nursery School, 2000
Board of Directors for San Carlos Mother's Club, 1996-1997
Volunteer for Santa Cruz County Deaf Association, 1983-1985
Awards
Governor's Teaching Fellowship Award 2001, merit based $20,000 scholarship
Highest Honors, Sonoma State University, Sonoma, 2005
Graduated with High Honors from University of California, Davis, 1993
Awarded the Farmer's Insurance Scholarship,1993
Member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society,1985
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