1. Diane K. Colbert
4113 Chino Drive • Golden Valley, AZ 86413 • Tel• Cell: 602-451-9740 • dkc54@nau.edu
Objective
To obtain a teaching position in a school district that uses a team approach in
helping students achieve their highest academic potential
Work Experience
07/2012-
present
09/2003 -
07/2012
Peach Springs Elementary, Peach Springs, AZ
Kindergarten Teacher
• Prepared and implemented developmentally appropriate, rigorous, highly
engaging lesson plans for math, reading, phonics, social studies, and
science to a classroom of 33-40 students.
• Obtained over 200 hours of professional development hours, covering the
subjects of Common Core Standards, math, Beyond Textbooks,
assessment, technology, project based learning, explicit writing
instruction, phonics instruction, behavior management, center based
learning, .
• Supervised paraprofessionals
• Worked closely with Title I reading specialist in developing a reading
program to better assist students' development of phonemic awareness,
phonics, fluency, and reading comprehension
• Worked closely with Special Education consultant in development and
implementation of center based learning.
• Used various forms of formal and non-formal assessments
• Implemented technology as a form of student learning and engagement
including Promethean Board, computers, Lexia Cora5 (computer based
reading program), and as assessment tools
• Dibels progress monitoring
• Researched and set up a secondary retirement plan assessable to all
school employees
WACOG Head Start, Kingman, AZ
Teacher
• Prepared and implemented developmentally appropriate lesson plans
using the integrative approach to a classroom of 20 students.
• Worked with a team, including a child mental health specialist, special
needs coordinator, and health specialist in preparing individual lessons for
students needing additional support.
• Worked with a special education team in developing IEP's, and tracked
the progress of the students using the S.O.A.P. assessment.
• Used various forms of formal and non-formal assessments
• Supervised teacher assistants, aides, and parent volunteers.
• Conducted parent-teacher conferences, discussing the students progress

2. and reinforcing the importance of our working as a team in their child's
education.
• Played a major role in the organization's obtaining accreditation through
the National Accreditation for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC),
preparing a comprehensive portfolio and taking part in a rigorous
evaluation and interview process, which proved the excellence of our
teaching team in the education of our students.
Education
2009 - 2012 Northern Arizona University, Kingman, AZ
B.S in Elementary Education GPA: 4.0
Early Childhood Education endorsement
SEI endorsement
Honored Summa cum laude
2004 - 2009 Mohave Community College, Kingman, AZ
AA-AGEC GPA: 3.9
1991 - 1993 University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
AA in Early Childhood Education GPA: 4.0
AA degree in ECE, with student teaching, leading to teacher certification
Skills
• Development and implementation of rigorous, highly engaging lessons
based on Common Core standards
• Scaffolding lessons for individualized learning
• Teaching through center based learning
• Explicit phonics instruction through whole and small group activities
• Explicit writing instruction through whole and small group activities
• Explicit reading instruction for comprehension through whole and small
group activities
• Computer based learning programs including Lexia Core5 and Achieve
• Detailed record keeping, including formal and non-formal educational,
physical, and social-emotional assessments, computerized attendance,
IEP observation reports, parent contacts, parent-teacher conference
reports
• Excellent communication skills with parents and other members of the
community
• Teaching students of diverse cultures and languages
• Yearbook design