CORI BELLE
Everett, WA

Education:
University of Washington, Bothell, 2003-2004
Washington State Residency Teacher Certificate K-8, June 2004.
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona, 1994-1998
Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, summa cum laude
American Institute of Musical Studies, Graz, Austria, 1999.

Teaching Experience:
First Grade Classroom Teacher. Sunnycrest Elementary School, Lake Stevens School District (2004-2008).
Student Teaching Practicum. A.G. Bell Elementary School, Lake Washington School District (January-June 2004).
Piano Teacher. Kirkland, WA (1998-2004).

Professional Affiliations:
The National Council of Teachers of English, 2007-2008.
National Education Association, Member, 2004-2008.
Washington Education Association, Member, 2004-2008.
SecondStory Repertory Theater, Company Member, 2003-2008.
Musical Director and Accompanist for mainstage shows and summer camps including Victor Victoria, Godspell, Will Work for Laughs, Tom Sawyer, Broadway Bound, and Little Rascals.
United Voices of Antioch Choir, Accompanist, 1999-2007.
· September 2005 – Rondo performance in St. Paul, MN/commissioned performance written in order to bring reconciliation to predominantly African-American community torn apart by the building of an interstate.
· January 2005 – Montage for Martin performance at Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA/tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. with Coretta Scott King, narrator and combined multicultural chorus.

Leadership Activities:
Powerful Teaching and Learning participant, 2005-2008.
Implemented PTL into teaching practice. Demonstrated PTL to colleagues using classroom video recording. Hosted BERC research group and out-of-district guests to observe PTL practices.
Literacy Committee Chair, 2006-08.
Provided leadership to team, wrote grant, and obtained funding for annual literacy week. Events included 3-day author visits and a family literacy night, with special focus on multi-lingual families.
Mentor Teacher, 2004-08, to high school interns through Careers in Education program.
Teacher Trainer. Reach and Teach Conference, Manila, Philippines (2001, 2002).
Taught important children’s ministry principles and techniques to Filipino children’s workers. Evaluated conference for team involvement and trainee participation.
Program Director. Kirkland Heights Bible Club, Kirkland, WA (2001-03).
Trained junior highers to work with children at a culturally diverse low-income housing project. Developed curriculum, taught major lessons and provided direction for all aspects of club.