Hunter Bourjaily

Hunter Bourjaily

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Teacher PD Fellow at National Air and Space Museum

  • Education

    • Truman State University

      2012 - 2015
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Anthropology

      Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Lambda Alpha, Kappa Delta Pi, High Street Dancers, Women's Resource Center, The Society of Dance Arts Anthropology focus, biology minor, Staff Coordinator at Women's Resource Center, Captain of High Street Dancers, Secretary of The Society of Dance Arts

    • Truman State University

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      Master's degree Elementary Education and Teaching

      Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Beta Kappa, High Street Dancers, Women's Resource Center DoDEA student teaching in Germany. Staff Coordinator of Women's Resource Center. Captain of High Street Dancers,

  • Experience

    • University of Iowa

      Jun 2012 - Aug 2015
      Camp Coordinator

      Instructed kindergarten through eighth-grade students in conservation and nature-based activities Oversaw staff members and high school volunteers.• Designed hands-on field activities to teach campers about nature.• Organized a multi-camp activity for over 100 kids.• Communicated daily with parents, staff, and campers to ensure a safe experience.

    • Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) or (DoDDS)

      Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
      Student Teacher

      Collaborated with mentor teacher to create and implement second-grade curriculum. Steadily increased planning and teaching responsibilities to gain education experience. • Co-led after school outdoor exploration and creative movement clubs.• Engaged with students to help them manage stresses of life with a deployed parent.

    • Prairie Green School

      Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
      Teacher

      Taught kindergarten through 6th grade at a non-profit homeschool collective with a focus on environmental and sustainable practices. Planned outdoor nature-based lessons. • Designed science, social studies, and math lessons for 17 students based on interest.• Worked individually with students on math and reading lessons to tailor their learning.• Produced an informational video with students to send to the state legislature.

    • Denver Public Schools

      Aug 2017 - Jun 2023

      Coached ECE-5th grade teachers on best practices with culturally responsive education.-Facilitated individual coaching cycles.-Developed and monitored action steps to improve teacher practice-Evaluated teacher performance using a district-provided rubric Taught general education curriculum to fifth-grade students. Developed lesson plans to align with state and national standards. Tracked student performance data to tailor lessons to student needs. • Created after school science club. • Secured $1,000 wellness grant.• Hosted a professional development on learning targets. • Coached 20 students through Girls on the Run.

      • Senior Team Lead

        Jun 2022 - Jun 2023
      • Elementary School Teacher

        Aug 2017 - Jun 2023
    • National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution

      Jul 2023 - now
      Teacher PD Fellow
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Iowa Master Naturalist

      Iowa Master Naturalists
      Jun 2017
    • Leave No Trace

      Leave No Trace Center For Outdoor Ethics
      Jun 2017
    • Colorado Professional Teacher License

      Colorado Department of Education
      Jul 2020
    • Colorado Initial Elementary Education License

      Colorado Department of Education
      Mar 2018
    • Missouri Initial Elementary Education License

      Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
      Feb 2017
    • Project WILD

      Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
      Apr 2016