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Professional Tutor, Vail Valley at Edwards

This position facilitates student learning by (a) helping to clarify specific course content in a given subject and (b) Promoting/modeling the use of appropriate study strategies.

Be prepared to work one-on-one, or with up to several students at once as needed
Encourage active participation of students in tutoring sessions
Direct students to appropriate additional academic resources. Including, but not limited to, the Virtual Library, Smarthinking online tutoring and external online resources
Arrive on time for, and be available for the duration of, scheduled tutoring sessions
Maintain an accurate record of student visits to tutoring sessions
Respond to feedback given by the Learning Lab coordinator, College faculty or other College staff
Other duties as assigned

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Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards):

Education or Training: Associate’s degree in the area of tutoring or a closely related area. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Individuals with Associate’s degree in career and technical fields will be considered equivalent education.

A grade of B or higher in all course(s) and/or academic subject areas for which tutoring services will be offered.

Experience in the field: Teaching/tutoring experience, particularly in post-secondary courses, preferred. Other relevant work experience that demonstrates either knowledge of the content or the ability to work with students or the ability to communicate ideas effectively.

Special Skills or abilities directly applicable to the position: Excellent interpersonal communication skills required. Basic computer literacy. Ability to interact with a diverse student population.

Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working in a culturally competent environment and the ability to effectively work with students, employees, and community members having diverse backgrounds.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities are preferred.

To apply: please submit the required letter of interest, resume, and list of three professional references. CMC is an EOE committed to diversifying its workforce. Apply Online

CMC Education students honored at Colorado state capitol

Photo: Four CMC students studying elementary education have been named to the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Future Educator Honor Roll. From left, CMC students Kelli Ludwig, Tiffany Simonson, Diana Hernández and Ana Chavira. Hernández and Ludwig attend CMC Vail Valley, and Simonson and Chavira attend CMC Glenwood Springs.

Four CMC students studying elementary education have been named to the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Future Educator Honor Roll. From left, CMC students Kelli Ludwig, Tiffany Simonson, Diana Hernández and Ana Chavira. Hernández and Ludwig attend CMC Vail Valley, and Simonson and Chavira attend CMC Glenwood Springs.

Colorado Mountain College students Diana Hernández, Kelli Ludwig, Ana Chavira and Tiffany Simonson were recently selected for the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Future Educator Honor Roll and were acknowledged at a ceremony at the state capitol.

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week in May, the ceremony recognized outstanding students from Colorado’s educator preparation programs. At the ceremony CDHE Executive Director Dr. Kim Hunter Reed gave remarks, followed by Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne.

“This ceremony recognizes the tremendous impact our future educators will have on their students and the state of Colorado broadly,” said Reed. “Educators are training the next generation of artists, engineers, scientists and health professionals that will power our economy and enliven our communities. They truly make all other professions possible. We want all teachers and administrators — and especially our young educators — to know Coloradans support and appreciate their invaluable work.”

“Our four teacher candidates have implemented promising practices for all students,” said Dr. Leticia Burbano de Lara, Colorado Mountain College’s teacher education program associate professor. “Their strong lesson plans, instructional conversations, and ways of contextualizing the teaching and learning process create a classroom ecology in which students’ assets are embraced. Those are elements and conditions needed for engaging, relevant and meaningful learning.”

Profiles of the candidates are available at the CDHE’s website at https://bit.ly/2G27njk and below.

CMC student profiles on the Future Educator Honor Roll

Student: Diana Hernández
Institution: Colorado Mountain College – Vail Valley at Edwards
Program: Bachelor’s in Elementary Education with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Endorsement
About Diana: Diana is originally from San Diego, California. She came to Colorado hoping to improve her English language skills and decided to pursue her passion for teaching. She currently teaches English and Spanish math and literacy to moderate needs students from K-5 and is a full-time student. As a Spanish heritage speaker, Diana develops strong lessons for English and Spanish literacy and math to differentiate the needs of newcomers and students with moderate needs students. She incorporates the Social Justice Standards in her lessons to address identity, diversity, justice, and action issues to create spaces for mutual accommodation.

Student: Kelli Ludwig
Institution: Colorado Mountain College – Vail Valley at Edwards
Program: Bachelor’s in Elementary Education with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Endorsement
About Kelli: Kelli lives in Gypsum and currently owns a small event and marketing company that subcontracts with outdoor companies. Two years ago, Kelli downsized her company when she decided to return to school and pursue her dream of becoming a teacher for children. She will be entering her internship year in the 2018-2019 school year. Kelli has implemented strategies and techniques, such as biography cards and cultural quilts, to know her students in four dimensions: linguistically, cognitively, academically and socioculturally. This information has been used effectively during planning instruction and assessment.

Student: Ana Chavira
Institution: Colorado Mountain College – Glenwood Springs
Program: Bachelor’s in Elementary Education
About Ana: Ana Chavira grew up in the Roaring Fork Valley. She is Mexican-American and the daughter of Mexican immigrants. She has worked in the field of education for five years. Currently, she is pursuing her bachelor’s in elementary education with an endorsement, and she is proud to say she will be the first person in her family to have a college degree come May 2019. She values her family and community: her six-year-old son is her drive and motivation. She is passionate about teaching and strives to meet every student’s needs. Her strongest skills are her work ethic and compassion. She considers herself a lifelong learner that wants to be a force of good.

Student: Tiffany Simonson
Institution: Colorado Mountain College – Glenwood Springs
Program: Bachelor’s in Elementary Education with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Endorsement
About Tiffany: Tiffany is a dedicated, caring, skilled, reflective and passionate teacher candidate who builds strong relationships with her students. Tiffany demonstrates a high level of commitment to her scholarship and field experiences. This is apparent in her growing leadership in her school, as school leaders seek her out to train other paraprofessionals. As a teacher candidate, Tiffany consistently incorporates best practices in lesson design, instructional strategies and strategies specifically intended to include cultural and linguistically diverse students. Tiffany’s high level of professionalism and commitment to culturally and linguistically diverse students makes her a great candidate for recognition as one of Colorado’s top teacher candidates.

Smith, Christine

Christine Smith

Professor of Communications/Humanities
Sopris Theatre Company Dramaturg
970-947-8261 | csmith@coloradomtn.edu

Christie Smith has taught Composition, Literature, and Humanities at CMC since 2009.

Her BA in English is from Tufts University in Medford, Mass; her MA and Ph.D. in American Studies are from University of Denver. The focus of her academic study is western American Literature, with a Master’s thesis on Nebraska writer Willa Cather, and her Ph.D. dissertation and subsequent book on turn-of-the-20th-century western writer and illustrator Mary Hallock Foote.

Christie enjoys demonstrating to students—in Humanities and Lit classes, as well as Composition classes—that the great ideas in history and culture have importance now, as newer generations take knowledge and values from the past and make the world anew according to their own concerns and needs.

Christie lives in Carbondale and enjoys biking, hiking, camping, traveling as much as possible, and dinner parties.

See video, Christine Smith Teaching

Curriculum Vitae - Christine Hill Smith (pdf)

Upwardly Mobile: Teaching “The Enchanted Bluff ” to Contemporary Students (pdf) by Christine Hill Smith

Social Class in the Writings of Mary Hallock Foote by Christine Hill Smith

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Spaulding, Susanna

Susanna Spaulding

Professor of Business and Entrepreneurship
719-486-4209 | sspaulding@coloradomtn.edu

Education

PhD in Education with an emphasis on Community College Leadership, Colorado State University
MBA in Corporate Finance, New York University Stern School of Business
BA, Liberal Arts with a major in French language and literature, including junior year in Paris, France, College of Wooster (Ohio)

Professional Certifications and Associations

Certificate in Financial Management, General Electric Company, New York
Certificat pratique de la langue française, Université de Paris, Sorbonne, Paris
Secondary French Teaching Preparation, University of Akron, Ohio
Colorado Teaching Certificate, Secondary French
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Faculty Advisor, Leadville Chapter
CMC Faculty Senate 2012-Present; President, 2014/15
American Association of University Professors
Council for the Study of Community Colleges
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE)

About

Originally from Ohio, Susanna’s business and management career took place in New York City working for the United Nations, General Electric, Scholastic Inc. and the New York City Police Department in research, financial analysis, and budgeting. Susanna then spent six years with Peace Corps contributing to economic and community development in Botswana and Bulgaria.

Returning to the United States, Susanna found her passion for teaching and learning at Colorado Mountain College. Susanna developed and teaches courses in launching new ventures, small business management and planning, accounting, budget management, corporate social responsibility, and cultural diversity in business.

Drawn to cultural heritage, stewardship of natural resources, and civic engagement, Susanna is a member of the Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board and the League of Women Voters of Chaffee County.