Katie Guerrero

Enthusiastic and dedicated educator with 21+ years of teaching experience. Involved in all areas of education, including academic intervention programs, curriculum development, instructional design, teacher leadership, student discipline, and educator professional development. A life-long learner with strengths in interpersonal skills, communication, and organization of educational, community and athletic programs.

Professional Development Instructor at Colorado Education Association and Adams State University (2024-05 – Present)

• Instructional design and development of original courses
• Relevant instruction to current events and educational issues
• Courses: School Safety, Scaffold Effect, Knowledge Gap, Supporting Student Emotional Needs, and Navigating Controversial Topics in the Classroom, Cultivating Growth and Resilience

Instructor and Development of Intervention Programs at Cherry Creek School District (2008-01 – Present)

• Incorporation of Yoshimoto Orton-Gillingham for Secondary Learners
• District Professional Growth Pathway with Special Populations; Dyslexia
• Implementation of literacy intervention for students with READ plans and multi-language learners
• Development of course curriculum within Professional Learning Communities
• Maintained positive parent and community communication
• Alignment with state and school district standards
• Administrative Internship: Student discipline and attendance, teacher evaluations, safety and security, coordination of facility usage, master schedule, implementation of student plans (IEP, 504, GT, ELL)
• Courses: Academic Intervention, World History, United States Government, Human Geography, American Ethnic Studies, Advisory, Freshman Seminar, Co-taught Social Studies courses for students with identified learning disabilities

Teacher at Douglas County School District (2005-01 – 2008-12)

• Course design and differentiation of content
• Progress monitoring of student growth
• Courses: Ancient Civilizations, World Geography, United States Government, Current World Issues, Advisory

Master of Arts in Education in Administration and Supervision – University of Phoenix (2008-01 – 2009-12)

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts in Minor in History – Colorado State University (2000-01 – 2004-12)