Ausra Venckus

Ausra Venckus

Sixth Grade Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Lead Teacher at Carlthorp School

  • Education

    • University of California, Los Angeles

      2001 - 2005
      Dual Bachelor of Arts - BA, BA International Development Studies and History

      Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Theta, International Institute

    • Columbia University in the City of New York

      2012 - 2013
      Master of Arts - Curriculum and Teaching of Elementary Inclusive Education

      Activities and Societies: Teachers College Student Senate -Completed the M.A. and Teaching Credential dual program in an accelerated timeline while holding leadership and TA positions-Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

    • The American University of Paris

      2003 - 2003
      Exchange Program
    • Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy

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  • Experience

    • Carlthorp School

      Jan 2015 - now
      Sixth Grade Teacher

      Role Description-Grade Department Chair-Lead Sixth Grade Homeroom Teacher. Subjects taught: Pre-Algebra, Reading, Writing, Grammar, Global Studies, Ancient Civilizations, Geography, Service Learning, Advisory-Service Learning Coordinator: Organized annual student-led excursions to Washington, D.C. to lobby to government officials and collaborate with NGO's and media.-Led student journalist groups to the Iowa Caucuses to interview presidential candidates-Supported graduating families along the secondary school application process with letters of recommendation, interview preparation, and application writing skills, contributing to 95% of students gaining admittance into their top choice schoolProfessional Development-National Council of Teachers of Mathematics conferences-NAIS conferences-Teachers College Reading and Writing Workshop Conferences-Portrait of a Graduate Study-UCLA EMT Certification and National Registry Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Elementary Teaching Credential

      Teachers College, Columbia University
    • Emergency Medical Technician

      National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
      Feb 2019
      View certificate certificate