Spencer Virden

Seattle, WA | virden.spencer12@gmail.com

EDUCATION

University of Massachusetts Boston   Boston, MA

Master of Applied Linguistics with a focus in Bilingual Studies  May 2022

Summa Cum Laude  GPA: 4.0/4.0

Central Washington University     Ellensburg, WA

Bachelor of Arts in Secondary English Education  June 2019

Kappa Delta Pi Chapter Member   GPA: 3.89/4.0

Magna Cum Laude, Wildcat Honor Roll

WORK EXPERIENCE

Renton School District                  

Language and Reading Interventionist and English Teacher 

• Delivered Tier 2 intervention strategies for students within the building based on needs determined by testing and reading data

• Collaborated with school and district leaders to develop meaningful curricular choices for students based on the Honors scope and sequence

• Participated in and collaborated with the community by advising Volleyball and the schools Gender and Sexuality Alliance as well as developed the leadership program within the school called Link Crew.

• Advised student leaders in the planning, budgeting, and execution of multiple events throughout the school year and led budget meetings, and executive board meetings under ASB.

Federal Way Public Schools                                                                  

English Department– Middle School English Teacher and Lead

• 6th Grade ELA Professional Learning Community member who aided in the planning of, instruction of, and assessment of district-set curriculum GVC.

• Leader in AVID site team for the entire school- supported colleagues in creating an adequate AVID classroom as a part of an AVID school.

• Assessed learners and used data to adapt instruction and enforce the growth of my own practice and pedagogy.

• Employed specific classroom management strategies to maintain student focus and learning readiness.

WISE Camps Non- Profit                         

SAT Prep and Creative Writing Tutor                                                               

• Engaged learners in a low-risk yet high-intensity SAT prep practice for English- both in literature and historical texts through reading and writing.

• Taught specific study skills in preparation for timed practice tests.

• Encouraged a growth mindset with students by supporting their creation of goal pathways for extracurricular activities, college, and career opportunities.

SKILLS

Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Google G Suite Certified, Skyward, LaunchPad for Learning, Canvas, PowerSchool, Frontline

ACTIVITIES

AVID site team lead, Gender and Sexuality Alliance advisor, Volleyball club advisor, Link Crew founder and advisor, Curriculum Developer and Writer, Columbia Reading and Writing Institute 2023, ASB Advisor, Badminton club Advisor, Nominated for Advisor of the Year with AWSL