Ausra Venckus

Sixth Grade Teacher @Carlthorp School

Santa Monica, CA, US

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

Columbia University in the City of New York

Master of Arts - Curriculum and Teaching of Elementary Inclusive Education

The American University of Paris

Exchange Program

University of California, Los Angeles

Dual Bachelor of Arts - BA, BA