They tried to bury us. They didn’t know we were seeds.
Dinos Christianopoulos
Weaving skills gained from teaching children with disabilities and education as a whole with a passion for learning to code. Deeply inspired and motivated by the Women in Tech movement.
whitneyburton9@gmail.com
(360) 860-8391
16259 W. 10th Ave Unit B5, Golden, CO 80401
LinkedIn || GitHub
FreeCodeCamp || Online (November 2017 - present)
- Currently completing intermediate front-end development projects
- HTML5 & CSS
- Responsive Design with Bootstrap, jQuery
- Basic Javascript
- Basic Algorithm Scripting
- JSON APIs and Ajax
Western Washington University || Bellingham, Washington
- Bachelor of Arts in Education
- Special Education & Elementary Education Dual Endorsement
- GPA: 3.49 (September 2011 - June 2016)
Three Creeks K-8 || Arvada, Colorado
Learning Specialist & Reading Interventionist (January 2018 - Present)
- Developed and implemented Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with specific learning disabilities, high-functioning down syndrome, speech impairment, and dyslexia;
- Developed and implemented Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students with social emotional disorders;
- Identified students eligible for Tier 2 intervention in reading based on benchmark assessment data and frequent progress monitoring using DIBELs;
- Differentiated activities and goals to meet each student’s individual needs and abilities;
- Direct Instruction in reading and mathematics using scripted curriculum and self-created lessons;
- Lessons provided in small group (5-14 students) and one-on-one settings
Peter G. Schmidt Elementary School || Tumwater, Washington
Title 1 Math Interventionist (January 2017 - August 2017)
- Explicit intervention in mathematics utilizing i-Ready curriculum targeted to close the achievement gap between high- and low-performing students, particularly the achievement gaps between minority and non-minority students, and between disadvantaged children and their more advantaged peers;
- Identified students eligible for Tier 2 intervention in math based on benchmark assessment data and frequent progress monitoring using DIBELs;
- Fostered a stronger school to home connection via hosting free events featuring academic games and activities to take home for low socioeconomic and minority families;
- Lessons provided in small groups (6-12 students) and one-on-one settings
Vital Climbing Gym || Bellingham, Washington
Youth Team Coach, Routesetter, Front Desk Attendant (September 2014 - June 2016)
- Created training plans and climbing activities for the youth climbing team (children ages 8-16);
- Co-lead field trips to climb outdoors and travels to climbing competitions at other gyms in Western Washington;
- Worked as a team with 7 others on the routesetting team to create climbing routes ranging from beginner-advanced skill levels;
- Assisted in organizing and coordinating special events such as competitions, community nights, and summer day camp programs
WWU Wade King Recreational Center || Bellingham, Washington
Climbing Wall Attendant, Routesetter (March 2013-June 2015)
- Taught rock climbing clinics to university students and families
- Managed front desk and safety of climbers
| SKILL | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Complex Problem Solving | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions |
| Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems |
| Diagnostic Tests | Screening, interpreting data, needs identification, placing, and consistent progress monitoring to determine next steps |
| Planning & Organization | Short and long-term plan development with flexibility to change based on immediate results |
| Leadership & Interpersonal Skills | Extrovert skilled in conflict resolution, motivating, organizing, troubleshooting, and developing rapport |
| Educational Technology | Researched and implemented new education technology applications and progress monitoring probes within public schools |
| Multi-tasking and time management | Skilled at handling a variety of demands at once |
Western Washington University Climbing Team Coach || Bellingham, Washington
- Coordinated annual team try-outs, planned practices and training drills 2x/week, organized team paperwork and finances;
- Managed Northwest Collegiate Climbing Circuit (NC3) trips for competition circuit in the spring. Included 9 competitions at other universities in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho;
- 4-year NC3 Champions
- (Team Member 2011-2015, Team Coach 2013-2015)