https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh en-us 2023-08-26 02:50:01 UTC 2023-08-31 00:19:54 UTC hello@padlet.com kimworthen71 https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh/wish/2673573761 My name is Kimberley Worthen (She, Her, Hers). You can call me Kim. ]]> 2023-08-26 03:02:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh/wish/2673573761 kimworthen71 https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh/wish/2673575100 I graduated from MSU Denver with a Master's degree in Elementary Education  in May 2023. Prior to pursuing a career as an educator, I was a Human Resources Professional. I received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources Management from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. ]]> 2023-08-26 03:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh/wish/2673575100 kimworthen71 https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh/wish/2673809200 My hobbies are running, reading, watching documentaries, researching topics of interest, studying cultures, dancing, and spending time with my family.]]> 2023-08-26 16:49:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh/wish/2673809200 kimworthen71 https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh/wish/2673816699 Dr. Plata-Ramirez was my professor for my first CLD course. I took the CLD Foundations course, CLD 5510, in the summer of 2021. During this course, I learned how to write a Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) lesson plan, and gained knowledge on instructional strategies that provide support for English Language Learners (ELLs). ]]> 2023-08-26 17:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh/wish/2673816699 kimworthen71 https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh/wish/2673816943 I am an avid runner. I have completed 64 marathons (this number includes 5 ultramarathons and 1 50 mile race), 3 30k races, 6 half marathons, and several 15ks, 10ks, and 5ks. My goal is to run 100 marathons. 

I love to learn so my next learning adventure will be American Sign Language (ASL). I want to work toward an ASL endorsement. My goal is to work as a volunteer at the Rocky Mountain Deaf School. ]]> 2023-08-26 17:17:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh/wish/2673816943 kimworthen71 https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh/wish/2673828788 I hope to gain the knowledge that is needed to support and develop the culturally and linguistically diverse students in my classroom. I currently have students that are at different English proficiency levels, and I want to provide the best support for each student as possible. In addition, I want to earn my CLD endorsement so I can work with ELLs at any grade level.]]> 2023-08-26 18:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh/wish/2673828788 kimworthen71 https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh/wish/2673868660 I have been married for 23 years and we have two wonderful boys, Jason (22) and Aidan (17), a beautiful daughter-in-law (Addie), and one dog (Chet) and two cats (Daisy Blue, 3 and Faith May, 2). ]]> 2023-08-26 20:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh/wish/2673868660 kimworthen71 https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh/wish/2673891518 2023-08-26 22:35:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh/wish/2673891518 kimworthen71 https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh/wish/2673901252 As a Master's degree student, I was required to complete a capstone project. I chose to conduct research on using poetry instruction to develop and improve ELLs reading comprehension. ]]> 2023-08-26 23:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh/wish/2673901252 kimworthen71 https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh/wish/2673916410 This is my first year teaching! I am teaching 4th grade at Challenge to Excellence Charter School in Parker. I did my literacy field and student teaching at C2E. I love the diversity of the school. We have students that speak Spanish, Russian, Hindu, Bengali, Marathi Gujarati, and other languages spoken in India. ]]> 2023-08-27 01:00:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh/wish/2673916410 kimworthen71 https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh/wish/2673935261 In my second year of graduate school, I decided to conduct research on how poetry instruction can develop and improve ELLs literacy skills. I devoted a year to studying and researching instructional methods to help ELLs become successful in school. As my passion grew for wanted to help ELLs become more English proficient, I made the decision to pursue the CLD Endorsement. ]]> 2023-08-27 02:20:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh/wish/2673935261 kimworthen71 https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh/wish/2673937100 My classroom theme is Around the World. I have the word hello posted in different languages in my classroom, and posters of cultures displayed. All cultures are welcomed in my classroom!]]> 2023-08-27 02:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kimworthen71/kbn9f1rwawv7apkh/wish/2673937100