GRACE A.

KRAUSE
913.488.2810 grakrause@gmail.com
1722 Lowell Blvd Denver, CO 80204

OBJECTIVE: Obtain a position as an elementary special education teacher in a collaborative learning

community.

EDUCATION
Colorado Special Education: Generalist license, December 2016
Praxis: Elementary Education: Content passed (November 2014)
PLACE: Special Education: Generalist passed (May 2016)

University of Colorado- Denver Denver, CO August 2015 present
Master of Arts: Special Education
GPA: 3.96

University of Kansas Lawrence, KS August 2010 May 2014

Bachelor of Arts: Human Biology- psychology concentration

PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION
Special Education Student Teacher Edison Elementary, Denver, CO August 2016-December 2016

Compile and analyze student data to assess qualifications for special education services using assessments
including CTOPP, Key Math3, GORT-5 in conjunction with present interventions to guide instruction based
on specific student strengths, needs and progress monitoring from AIMSWeb, ANet, DRA2, STAR Math and
Reading and curriculum-based measures.
Collaborate with my clinical teacher to plan units and lessons aligned with curriculums- including ReadWell,
Engage New York and guided reading- and state standards, create summative and formative assessments,
and manage student behaviors.
Communicate with teachers, other school professionals, and parents in professional development settings,
Student Intervention Teams, Behavior Intervention Teams, IEP meetings, and informal communications.

Special Education Student Teacher DCIS-Baker, Denver, CO January 2016- May 2016

Co-taught and solo taught language arts and literature to middle school students in a mild/moderate
special education resource room.
Provided academic assistance in the areas of mathematics, social studies, science, literature, and
homework help to middle school and high school students in special education resource room.
Consult with my clinical teacher and grade level teammates, parents, and students in IEP meetings and
informal communications.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Guest Teacher Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO May 2016- present

Execute lesson plans of varying detail and provide continuity of instruction in teacher absence in general
education and special education.
Uphold established classroom expectations and behavior management plans to maintain a safe, engaging
classroom culture.
Generate reports to communicate progress, student successes and needs, and other pertinent information
with classroom teacher.




Denver Math Fellow Centennial: A School for Expeditionary Learning, Denver, CO August 2014-May 2015

Provide differentiated small group math instruction in order to facilitate high growth in students who are
underperforming through intentional mathematical planning and effective implementation of standards-
aligned curricula including Engage New York and Do the Math.
Evaluate learning through formal and informal assessments and data tracking to consistently assess growth
and adjust instruction based on student needs.
Collaborate with my coordinator, special education teachers, grade-level teachers, other school
professionals, students and parents to enhance student academic progress and social development.

TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Denver Public Schools Denver, CO August 2015-present

Denver Public Schools special education professional development (October 2016)

Data Team participant
No-Nonsense Nurturing (January 2015)

Center for Civic and Social Responsibility Lawrence, KS Spring 2014

Certification in Service Learning