THOMAS GILBERT

1980 Massachusetts Street

Fort Collins, CO 80525
Mobile: 970 443 2017
ThomasGilbertTEFL@gmail.com

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY – FORT COLLINS, CO – TEACHER LICENSURE PROGRAM – JANUARY

EDUCATION 2018 – DECEMBER 2018 (EXPECTED)
January 2018 - December 2018 (expected)
Secondary Social Studies Education Endorsement
VIA LINGUA FLORENCE – FLORENCE, ITALY – TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE – APRIL
2016 - MAY 2016
120 hours, ten 1-hour teaching practices
Certificate to Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Graduated May 13, 2016
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY – FORT COLLINS, CO – BACHELOR OF ARTS, HISTORY – GRADUATED
DECEMBER 19, 2015
Dean’s List
Cumulative GPA: 3.35

Praxis II Teacher Certification Exam – Social Studies Content Knowledge – February 20,
HONORS, 2015
CERTIFICATIONS, National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member
Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society Member
AND Most Improved Senior (Rocky Mountain High School)
MEMBERSHIPS Overcoming Adversity Award (Rocky Mountain High School)

HIGH SCHOOL PRACTICUM – EDUC 450 – ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL – JANUARY 2018 - MAY
EDUCATIONAL
2018
WORK Worked closely with Amy Barrier teaching Asian Humanities and with Charlie Ross
EXPERIENCE teaching American Government. Designed lesson plans based on the Colorado Academic
Standards for Social Studies. Differentiated instruction and learning activities for students
with various learning styles and needs. Assisted with classroom organization and
management. Worked with individual students to develop historical literacy and
understanding.
CLASSROOM VOLUNTEER – VOYAGER/MIND CENTER – ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL – FEBRUARY
2018 - MAY 2018
Helped guide learning for at-risk students and worked one-to-one with learners in
Georgiana Jones’ Voyager class. Made connections with students to ascertain needs and
offer the necessary support to foster and facilitate growth. Provided support and
guidance at multiple levels and across content areas.
AVID TUTOR – FORT COLLINS HIGH SCHOOL – JANUARY 2018 – MAY 2018
Met with Francisco Cordova and his tenth-grade students once a week for group tutoring.
Facilitated student learning in small groups using AVID tutoring strategies. Modeled
questioning strategies to help guide student collaboration. Used elicitation to help
students access prior knowledge and experiences across content areas to solve problems.
 TEACHER/COUNSELOR – JUNIOR DAY CAMP – CANADIAN ISLAND – JUNE 2016 - JULY 2016
Taught English to Italian students ages four to fourteen through lessons differentiated to
suit their age and ability. Created, supervised, and facilitated various activities for the
students throughout the day. Managed large groups of students to ensure their safety
and enjoyment at the camp. Gave rudimentary Italian lessons to native English speakers
travelling abroad.
MIDDLE SCHOOL PRACTICUM – EDUC 350 – BOLTZ MIDDLE SCHOOL – JANUARY 2014 - MAY 2014
Worked with Brooks Ramsey in his six grade World Geography class. Designed lesson
plans based on the Colorado Academic Standards for Social Studies. Differentiated
activities and projects for students with different learning styles. Helped manage and
organize the classroom. Worked with individual students and groups developing research
and composition skills.

CONTENT SPECIALIST – COLORADO ENCYCLOPEDIA – COLORADO HUMANITIES AND CENTER FOR THE
OTHER
BOOK – MAY 2015 - JANUARY 2016
RELEVANT Identified, researched, and composed articles on various topics for the first online edition
EXPERIENCE of the Colorado Encyclopedia. Adapted other works to be included in the Encyclopedia
and obtained the rights to reproduce material. Worked closely with section editors and
staff at Colorado Humanities and Colorado State University.
PROJECT MANAGER – FORT COLLINS MUSICIANS’ ASSOCIATION – 2011 - 2016
Supervised and coordinated volunteer effort and managed general operations at the Fort
Collins Music Experiment ticket booth. Directed transactions and oversaw all finances.
Kept meticulous record of tickets sold, revenue earned, and event patrons.
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR FOR SPECIAL EVENTS/LEAD VOLUNTEER – BOHEMIAN NIGHTS AT NEW
WEST FEST – 2011 - 2016
Managed and scheduled volunteers for the “Ask Me About Local Music” kiosk at Fort
Collins New West Fest. Listened to guests and shared recommendations based on their
musical preferences and interests. Aided in implementing new technologies to better
assist festival goers and enhance their experience.

SCOTT VAN TATENHOVE - DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM – POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT
REFERENCES
970 690 2060
Svantate@psdschools.org
JANET ORE - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF UNITED STATES HISTORY – COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
970 491 6087
Janet.Ore@colostate.edu
SORAYA ROZKUSZKA - VOLUNTEER AND PRESS COORDINATOR – FORT COLLINS MUSICIANS’
ASSOCIATION
970 988 2788
SorayaRoz@gmail.com