Current Address: 100 Wartburg Boulevard | Box 0329 | Waverly, IA 50611

Permanent Address: 205 Teller Street | Lakewood, CO 80226

mmd.davis.94@gmail.com | 303-868-1318

OBJECTIVE
To inspire elementary students through creative and engaging instruction while collaborating with families,
other educators, and the community.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Degree i n Elementary Education
Wartburg College, Waverly IA
Endorsements: Special Education and Reading
GPA: 3.8/4.0

May 2016

STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Mortensen Elementary School: 1 st Grade | Littleton, Colorado
Fall 2015
Implemented and maintained classroom management techniques through a token economy system
Evaluated student learning consistently, using verbal and nonverbal cues, and formal and informal
assessments
Differentiated instruction for diverse learners, both to challenge and aid students
Created and taught an interactive science unit on living and non -living organisms
Participated in standardized state testing and beginning-of-year classroom assessments
Mortensen Elementary School: Autism Spectrum Disorder Program | Littleton, Colorado
Fall 2015
Collaborated with first grade general education teacher to implement a learning behavior plan for
both general education students and special education students
Established and executed a student data recording system to help identify students individual
learning targets
Contributed to team meetings by discussing student progress and behavior
Strengthened background knowledge on discreet trial, mass trial, and prompting while teaching
phonics and reading
Utilized technology (iPads, Smart Boards, document cameras) to teach interactive lessons

WORK EXPERIENCE
Tennis Instructor/Program Coordinator | Littleton, Colorado
Summer 2009-Present
Engaged students at various ages (6-18) through tennis instruction
Collaborated with parents about schedules through multiple means of communication
Organized and ran a successful summer tennis program
Care Provider | Waverly, Iowa
Organized the various schedules of children
Engaged children in every day learning and real life experiences
Reinforced fine and gross motor skills through interactive projects
Modeled appropriate social behavior and encourage d relational skills

Fall 2012-Present

Pathways Peer: Wartburg College | Waverly, Iowa

Spring 2013-Present
Promoted to Manager in fall 2014
Collaborated with 5 professional staff members on various projects
Supervised and delegated office tasks to other peers and coordinated and led staff meetings
Provided services to college students in regards to career, vocation, academic success, and testing

FIELD EXPERIENCE
Fairbank Rural Elementary School: K-3 grade | Fairbank, Iowa
Spring 2015
Partnered with a small group to create science lessons to meet the needs of K-3 learners
Experienced a diverse one -room Amish school setting
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School: 5 th Grade | Waverly, Iowa
Fall 2014
Produced weekly reading lessons and differentiated instruction that aligned with standards
Addressed individual needs of students and pulled groups together to work on mastering skills
Collaborated consistently with teacher to discuss appropriate lesson plans
Peet Junior High: Resource Room | Cedar Falls, Iowa
Fall 2014
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Aided instruction for 7 and 8 grade math classes
Taught an interactive lesson on the Indus River Valley by utilizing technology
Created pre -tests and post-tests over the content discussed in the Indus River Valley lesson
Arturro Middle School: 6th Grade | Bronx, New York
Observed and reflected on classroom management in a very diverse setting
Connected with the class and addressed concerns as needed
Graded multiple assignments according to the teachers rubric
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School: 5 th Grade Resource Room | Waverly, Iowa
Witnessed classroom pull-out setting with students who have learning disabilities
Aided and taught structured reading tests
Organized binders and created posters to benefit the teacher and students

Spring 2014

Fall 2014

West Cedar Elementary: 3rd Grade | Waverly, Iowa

Designed an age appropriate reading lesson using different reading strategies

Taught an interactive and ethical lesson based off the story read

Facilitated classroom discussion based on the moral of the story

Spring 2013

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Spring 2013

Elementary: 2nd Grade | Waterloo, Iowa

Observed appropriate 2nd grade classroom set up, instruction, and management
Introduced pre -test and post-test assessments
Participated in weekly meetings with the students and teacher

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Best Buddies | Waverly, Iowa

Established relationships with adult community members who have special needs

Connected and applied experiences with Best Buddies to classroom learning

International Club | Waverly, Iowa

Built lasting relationships with international students on campus

Helped to organize and promote campus events that represent diversity

Fall 2012-Present

Fall 2014

ATHLETICS
Collegiate Tennis Student Athlete | Waverly, Iowa
Successfully managed time for practices, matches, and school work
Encouraged the team and acted as a role model for the underclassmen

Fall 2012-Present

HONORS AND AWARDS

Member
Member
Recipient
Recipient

Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society

Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
Academic All-American: Iowa Womans Tennis
4 Year Varsity Letter: Iowa Womans Tennis

Fall 2014-Present
Fall 2012-Present
Spring 2014
Fall 2012-Present