Professional Documents
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Education
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa May 2009
Bachelor of Science in Education
Endorsement: Unified Early Childhood Education, Reading
Professional Experience
Des Moines Public School District, Park Ave Elementary- Des Moines, Iowa
Early Childhood Preschool Teacher August 2009 May 2010
* Participated in International Baccalaureate Program
* Collaborate and plan with cooperating teachers, including professional development
* Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school
administrators/staff.
Des Moines Public School District, Mitchell Early Learning Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Early Childhood Iowa Teacher August 2010- May 2012
* One-on-one assistance and instruction for students performing below minimum
academic achievement levels.
* Proactively managed parent relationships to promote professionalism.
* Built reputation for maintaining high standard of classroom management.
Des Moines Public School District, Mitchell Early Learning Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Instructional Coach/ Universal Preschool Teacher August 2012- May 2014
* Responsible for working cooperatively with staff in a coaching relationship.
* Organize and facilitate professional development for Early Childhood staff.
* Provide and model effective instructional strategies to staff.
Des Moines Public School District, Mitchell Early Learning Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Head Start Teacher August 2014-Present
* Responsible for implemented Early Childhood curriculum and assessments.
* Created individualized plans for student achievement.
* Served on the Behavior Intervention Committee and the Positive Behavior Supports
Des Moines Public School District, Mitchell Early Learning Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Third Grade Summer School Teacher June 2016-July 2017
*Participated in research project focusing on the Early Literacy Initiative.
* Delivered researched based reading curriculum to struggling readers.
* Collaborated with teachers, coaches, and researchers to plan and deliver instruction.
Additional Teaching Experience
Early Reading First Grant Classroom Teacher August 2010- May 2012
* Apply scientifically based reading research in classroom with fidelity
* Participate in ELCO classroom assessment
* Worked with Literacy Coach to plan instruction
* Participated in intensive ERF training with McRel
Parent and Child Together Time Summer Planning Committee June 2014
* Review current plans for Parent and Child Together Time
* Work with Family Engagement Facilitators
* Plan and gather new resources for PACT Time
* Align activities to Houghton Mifflin Curriculum
* Upload all documents to district server
Administrative Experience
Additional Experience
Certifications
First Aid/ CPR
CPI Certification
Blood borne Pathogens
Mandatory Reporter
Honors
Drake Deans list Drake Presidents list (4.0) Kappa Alpha Theta Scholarship Award