Deborah F.

Humpal
400 East Locust Street, #215, Des Moines, Iowa 50309 Phone: (515) 250-8998 Email: dhumpal1706@yahoo.com Profile Motivated education professional looking to utilize my knowledge of in curriculum, instruction, and technology in a challenging new opportunity. Self-starter with the ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment. Able to prioritize daily activities and responsibilities. Positive leader within a team environment. Professional Background Area Education Agency (AEA) Professional Development Online, August 2012-Present Instructional Designer, Johnston, Iowa Creates and sustains a vision for online professional development and k-12 online learning in the state of Iowa Collaborates with Iowa Department of Education and nine regional Area Education Agencies to provide professional development to Iowa educators Supports k-12 teachers with the development and implementation of online or blended learning opportunities for students Facilitates and designs online courses and trainings Communicates to the field about AEA PD Online and AEA K-12 Onlines products and services using social media tools Iowa Department of Education, December 2008 August 2012 Consultant, Des Moines, Iowa Provide Iowa educators with professional development focused using technology to enhance student learning of the Iowa Core (Intel Teaching with Technology Master Instructor) Collaborate with a wide array of stakeholder groups in the state to improve teaching and learning by supporting the implementation of the Iowa Core Develop content that supports the vision of the six Iowa Core outcomes Researched instructional practices to identify and define characteristics of effective instruction that cross all content areas Manage and facilitate the Iowa Core characteristics of effective instruction work teams that create professional development opportunities for educators Plan the monthly Iowa Core Statewide Network meetings which focus on building the states capacity to support the implementation of the Iowa Core Facilitate and organize statewide and regional Authentic Intellectual Work (AIW) professional development opportunities Design the program evaluation for AIW Analyze data to determine the effect AIW is having on teacher and student learning Coach teachers as they engage in reflective conversations focused on their assessment tasks, instruction, and student work Facilitate webinars focused on providing regional and local education agencies with technical assistance related to the statewide rollout of AIW Utilize Web 2.0 tools (Google applications, Skype, Wiggio, etc.) to manage projects Manage the Iowa Teacher of the Year selection process Support the Iowa Teacher of the Year as he/she serves as an ambassador for education in Iowa Serve on the Teacher Quality Partnership Advisory Committee whose mission is to increase the learning and achievement of Iowa PK-12 students by continuously developing more highly effective teachers from pre-service through the entire teaching career Nathan Weeks Middle School, August 2005 December 2008

7th Grade Geography Teacher, Des Moines, Iowa Taught 7th grade eastern hemisphere geography and 8th grade English literature Served as a Teacher Quality Project mentor collaborating with Des Moines Public School's administration, Drake University, and pre-service teachers Developed and evaluated the social studies curriculum maps Facilitated the talented and gifted program by collaborating with community resources to provide unique experiences for students Sponsored the 7th grade leadership team by organizing events such as community service projects and social events Differentiated in the classroom through the use of technology Collaborated and facilitated workshops for Des Moines teachers Served on the Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) team Plum Grove Junior High School, August 2003- June 2005 7th and 8th Grade Teacher, Rolling Meadows, Illinois Taught 7th grade history, 8th grade science, and 8th grade algebra reasoning Differentiated instruction within the classroom to meet a variety of student needs Collected data to guide instructional decisions Coordinated with grade level team to formulate school improvement plan Constructed units in English and literature that helped students become world class learners Developed, facilitated, and evaluated curriculum for language arts study skills class Communicated with parents and administrators to meet the individual needs of students Sponsored the student council Served on a variety of district committees that focused on improving teaching St. Francis Borgia, August 2000- June 2003 6th Grade Teacher, Chicago, Illinois Taught math, science, and reading Implemented management plan contracts with students and parents to reinforce positive behaviors and educational success Coordinated with administrators and parents to address the specific learning styles of individual students Facilitated and directed literature circles that utilized cooperative learning strategies and allowed students to succeed regardless of reading level or ability Engaged students in a variety of content driven laboratory experiences which allowed students to use the scientific method Participated on a faculty team to evaluate the math curriculum Education University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa Advanced Studies Certificate/Educational Leadership: Principalship, Completed July 2014 G.P.A.: 4.00/4.00 Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa Masters in Science in Effective Teaching, Graduated in May 2008 Emphasis: Curriculum Design and Development, Urban Education G.P.A.: 4.00/4.00 University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa Bachelors of Arts in Education, Middle School Education, and English Literature, Minor in Professional Writing Graduated in May 2000 Emphasis: Curriculum Design and Development, Urban Education G.P.A.: 3.54/4.00 Certification

Standard License:K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom, 5-8 Middle School Generalist

References Lisa Dale, Council Bluffs School District, Thomas Jefferson High School Principal, 2501 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501 (712)328-6493 Bridgette Wagoner, Waverly-Shell Rock School District, Director of Curriculum and Staff Development, 1415 4th Avenue SW, Waverly, Iowa, 50677 (319) 610-1416 Sarah Brown Wessling, English teacher and 2010 National Teacher of the Year, Johnston High School, 10410 Stonebridge Drive, Johnston, Iowa, 50131 (515) 339-4450