P.O. BOX 1321 LITTLEFIELD, ARIZONA 86432 HOME PHONE (928) 347-5569 TEACHING PHILOSOPHY My teaching philosophy starts with my love of learning. I want all my students to love to come to school, want to learn, and have a lifetime of learning. Teaching is not just a job, or a career, it is a lifestyle. To create a lifetime learner, you have to start small and work up. You only have each student for one year, so making the best of each day is important. My goal is to improve student achievement with quality instruction, structure, interesting activities, engagement in critical thinking, and to be an influence that prepares them for the future. EDUCATION Nevada State College Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a concentration in Special Education Dec 2014 including an Autism Licensure with Honors College of Southern Nevada Associate of Arts in Elementary Education with Honors Dec 2011 EXPERIENCE Virgin Valley Elementary School Mesquite, NV Aug-Dec 2014 Student Teacher Autism/Resource Developed daily lesson plans according to Nevada State Standards Participated in IEP meetings Attended Staff Development training
Littlfield Unified School District 9 Beaver Dam, AZ 2013-2014 Permanent Substitute Pre-K (9 months) Implemented the first 3 year old Pre-K classroom at BDES. Developed daily lesson plans for Pre-K class, administered evaluations, and analyzed student performance. Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student/teacher interaction. Participated in faculty and parent conferences.
Littlfield Unified School District 9 Beaver Dam, AZ 2012-2013 Substitute K-12 Assumed all duties of the regular classroom teacher. Maintained normal classroom routines and discipline procedures. Carried out the instructions of the regular teacher, including grading daily papers and leaving a summary of work covered. Maintained a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom.
College of Southern Nevada Logandale, NV 2009-2011 Office Staff Assisted students with admission, registration, financial aid, testing, and counseling. Responsible for meeting with Moapa Valley High School Staff to establish a partnership with CSN and potential students.
2 Licensed Daycare Las Vegas, NV 1993-2001 Sole Proprietor Established and maintained private day care center in accordance with Clark County laws and regulations. VOLUNTEER WORK Cub Scouts Las Vegas North Star district, Logandale Anasazi district, Littlefield Arizona Virgin Valley district. Leader and teacher of cub scouts age 8-10. Day Camp director over 150 cub scouts in Logandale, Nevada. 2000-2011 Boy Scouts Littlefield Arizona Virgin Valley district 11 year old Boy Scout Leader 2010-2011 Community Work Assisted at Littlefield Elementary School district in community activities. 2010-2014 Music Directed both youth and adult choirs for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 1995-2015
REFERENCES Christy Lindberg-Speical Education Teacher Virgin Valley High School P.O. Box 1397 Littlefield, AZ 86432 928-347-4332 yubsya@gmail.com.com
Kimberly Wright-Former Preschool Teacher Beaver Dam Elementary School 1366 W Indian Hills #66 St George, UT 84770 435-229-9939 Kimmieheath@hotmail.com
Phyllis Leavitt-Principle Beaver Dam Elementary School 3436 E Rio Virgin Rd Littlefield, AZ 928-347-5796 pleavitt@lusd9.com