KEVIN D. ENGSTROM
kdengstrom@gmail.com
970.946.0422
235 S. Walnut Street Mancos, CO 81328
O B J E C T I V E
I wish to continually expand my experience in the field of secondary education.
E D U C A T I O N
Teacher Institute, University of Colorado at Denver. August 08 – June 09. Denver, CO.
Completed a K-12 Special Education Generalist Licensure Program
Co-wrote and presented an action research project titled Happiness and Schools:
How can we make our schools happier places to study and work?
Prescott College. January 05 – June 07. Prescott, AZ.
Received a Master of Arts degree in Education
Licensure in Secondary Science & Social Studies
Wrote, presented and defended a Master’s thesis titled Educator’s conceptualization and
perception of differentiation practices in Southwest Colorado science classrooms
University of Wisconsin. August 95 – June 00. Madison, WI.
Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources from the Department of
Landscape Architecture
Obtained a Certificate from the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
Researched and wrote a senior capstone project titled Montana Private Lands Conservation:
an Inquiry into Possibilities
C E R T I F I C A T I O N
CO Professional Teacher License: Secondary Science, Secondary Social Studies,
Special Education Generalist and Elementary Education
P R O F E S S I O N A L
E X P E R I E N C E
Cortez Middle School. August 10 – Present. Cortez, CO.
- Currently teaching 8th Grade Science, including Co-Taught and Extensions sections
- Designed and taught academic electives Global Math, Health and Science Fair
Started and currently sponsoring Photography Club (11-12)
Initiated 8th grade fall trip to Mesa Verde and spring trip to Colorado State University
Prescott College. August 10 - Present. Prescott, AZ.
Serving as a Graduate Mentor for an M.A./ Secondary Social Studies licensure candidate
PS1 Charter School. August 07 – June 10. Denver, CO.
- Served as Head of Older House (High School) for 09-10 school year
- Taught Social Studies courses, including Service Learning and Geography
- Taught Science courses, including Earth, Life and Physical Science courses
- Served as an Advisor to approximately 20 students
- Served as a Special Education case manager; Literacy and Math interventions
- Acted as First Aid Coordinator for PS1’s Emergency Response Team
- Coached inaugural varsity Boys’ basketball team to an undefeated season (08-09)
- Facilitated PS1’s participation in the ACE Mentor Program (08-09)
Southwest Open School. August 06 – December 06. Cortez, CO.
Student teaching at a charter high school; taught Science and Social Studies courses
P R O F E S S I O N A L
D E V E L O P M E N T
University of Colorado
Spanish for Teachers
Serious TEFL
Colorado Legacy Foundation. January 12. Durango, CO.
Chosen to participate in the Literacy Design Collaborative, developing creative literacy
University of Utah Genetic Sciences Learning Center. June – July 11. Salt Lake City, UT.
Attended the Multitasking, Attention and Memory: The Science of Learning Summer Institute as a
Master Teacher participant
Collaboratively planned curriculum, website content, professional development opportunities
Public Education and Business Coalition. September – December 09. Denver, CO.
Attended workshops on developing successful professional development for adult learners
Educators for Social Responsibility. January 08 – May 08. Denver, CO.
Participated in a facilitated cohort reflecting on school culture and instructional practice
Teaching American History Institute. June - July 05 and 06. Durango, CO.
Studied application of content area knowledge to classroom teaching
Eras studied include: Revolutionary Period, the Original Documents, and the
Great Depression
Wilderness Medicine Institute of the National Outdoor Leadership School.
October - November 04. Pitkin, CO.
Successfully completed a Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician course
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
E X P E R I E N C E
Katmandu Environmental Education Project. July – August 04. Katmandu, Nepal.
Served as Chief Course Instructor for the Monsoon English Language Course
Active English School. May 02 - May 04. Nagano, Japan.
Taught English Language Learners of a variety of ages
P E R S O N A L I N T E R E S T S
Include reading, gardening, photography, biking, backpacking and international travel