Hope

DeCuir
Problem-solver and self-motivated educator with a passion for promoting a community of care
Community. Care. and cultural literacy with a focus on critical thinking.
Culture. Critical.

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Idaho Teaching Certificate (Elementary K-8th) - May 2018
Certifications Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessment (ICLA) Standards 1, 2 & 3 - March 2018
PRAXIS II Elementary Education Multiple Subjects - April 2017
PRAXIS II Middle School English - February 2018

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Subject integrated curriculum design, prompting critical and creative thinking with inquiry and
Skills questioning techniques, creative projects, providing specific feedback to students, organization,
passion

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Experience Syringa Middle School / 6th Grade ELA and Social Studies
August 2017 - PRESENT, Caldwell

Designing and implementing culturally and socially applicable curriculum within team decisions
and within the acquisition of the Journeys curriculum. Ensuring student connections between
their learning and classroom goals and success.

Vallivue High School / AVID Tutor

January 2016 - May 2017, Caldwell

Acting as facilitator to student small groups to help guide their peers to solutions on school
topics through levelled questioning.

The College of Idaho / Academic Support Center Writing Tutor

September 2015 - May 2017, Caldwell

Scaffolding students prior knowledge of essay writing and prompting them beyond simple
summary. Relating the needs of a paper to foundational skills connecting to their interests and
talents.

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Education The College of Idaho / Masters in the Art of Teaching
June 2017 - expecting completion July 2018, Caldwell

Currently working on my MAT with the College of Idaho. My thesis focuses on comparing the
perception of student ownership between student and teachers.

The College of Idaho / BA Elementary Education

August 2013 - May 2017, Caldwell

Earned my BA in Elementary Education Interdisciplinary Studies. Completed minors in Creative

Writing and Asian Studies. Won Integrity, Leadership & Service Award. Won Scarab Award.
GPA: 3.9