Lindsay

Spavone (Colcombe)
6978 Kona Drive Gainesville, Virginia 20155
colcombe@gmail.com (540) 335-1880


LICENSURE
Regular II License, Early Childhood (PreK-3); D.C. Expected: June 2016; VA Expected: August 2016


EDUCATION KIPP D.C. Capital Teaching Residency, Kindergarten Resident, Washington, D.C.; Expected: June 2016



Virginia Tech, Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Blacksburg, Virginia; Completed: May 2011


WORK
KIPP D.C. Discover Academy, Kindergarten Capital Teaching Resident, Washington, D.C., July 2015-Present
EXPERIENCE The Capital Teaching Residency (CTR) is a nationally recognized, highly selective year-long teaching residency

training program focused in high need schools in Washington, D.C. resulting in full teaching licensure.

Collaborate with high performing mentor teacher as a full time co-team in the classroom, sharing all

responsibilities including instruction, behavior management and family engagement

Plan and lead whole group lessons for morning meeting, social skills, writers workshop, phonics, reading,

sight words, closing circle and major transitions

Plan and lead daily small groups in guided reading, math, sight words and intervention

Write and implement guided reading plans to be taught daily

Differentiate instruction and implement individualized student academic and behavior plans based on

measurable achievement goals to support all students in mastering grade level standards

Collaborate with Speech Language Pathologist and Social Worker to support students with IEPs

Collect, interpret and analyze student data and use to guide instruction

Conduct and assist with quarterly assessments including STEP, F&P, Wilson Fundations and sight words

Attend weekly certification classes for licensure


Design unit plans in math, literacy and science using thematic unit planning in line with state standards
fostering unique student needs with an anti-bias perspective

D.C. Public Schools, Dietitian, Washington, D.C., September 2014-July 2015
Designed and facilitated engaging nutrition education programs for students
Drafted menus and monitored food service operations to ensure conformance to standards

National Organizations for Youth Safety, Program Manager, Manassas, VA, October 2012-September 2014
Managed youth health and safety education programs and communications
Launched numerous health and safety workshops and facilitated to students across the United States

Health Education and Awareness Team, Health Education Assistant, Virginia Tech, May 2009-May 2011
Oversaw wellness campaigns and health education programs
Created, facilitated and analyzed engaging, interactive health and wellness programs to student groups

Family Nutrition Program, SNAP Youth Education Assistant, Lynchburg, VA, May 2010-August 2010
Developed, implemented and analyzed nutrition education and cooking skills programs for limited
resource children and adolescents and their families


ACTIVITIES & Whole Child Committee, Member, Discover Academy, July 2015-Present
HONORS
National Education Association, Member, March 2016- Present
Outstanding Community Education Award, Virginia Tech, May 2011
The Big Event Community Outreach Committee, Member, Virginia Tech, October 2008-April 2009
Phi Sigma National Biological Sciences Honor Society, January 2008-Present