Dena Siegel - New Resume
Dena Siegel - New Resume
Dena Siegel - New Resume
3300 Maple Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 (515) 979-8553 dena.siegel@drake.edu
Education
Drake University: Des Moines, Iowa May 2017
Master of Science in Teaching: Elementary Education (K-6) GPA: 4.0/4.0
Endorsements: Reading (K-8) and English as a Second Language (K-12)
Iowa State University: Ames, Iowa May 2014
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Marketing GPA: 3.76/4.0
Student Teaching Experience
Second Grade Teacher January - March 2017
Brookview Elementary School, Waukee School District, Waukee, Iowa
Planned and presented a differentiated unit plan about inventions and
technology
Analyzed formative and summative assessments to evaluate student
understanding and progress
Collaborated with members of a Professional Learning Community,
discussing lesson plans and best teaching practices
Elementary English as a Second Language Teacher March - May 2017
Oak Park Elementary School, Des Moines School District, Des Moines, Iowa
Practicum Experience
6th Grade Classroom Fall 2016
Waukee South Middle School, Waukee School District, Waukee, Iowa
Created and presented interactive science lessons weekly, including the
exploration of pollution and its damaging effects
Encouraged students to think critically by asking thought-provoking
questions
3rd Grade Classroom Fall 2016
Western Hills Elementary School, West Des Moines School District, West Des
Moines, Iowa
Led conferences with students during Writers Workshop, identifying
strengths and areas for improvement in their personal narratives
2nd Grade Summer School Tutoring Summer 2016
Hubbell Elementary School, Des Moines School District, Des Moines, Iowa
Administered and utilized data from the Elementary Spelling Inventory
and FAST Assessment and led effective learning activities for tutoring
3rd Grade Classroom Spring 2016
Webster Elementary School, Urbandale School District, Urbandale, Iowa
Adapted and presented Junior Achievement lessons regarding business,
entrepreneurship, and financial literacy
6th-8th Grade English as a Second Language Classroom Spring 2016
Johnston Middle School, Johnston School District, Johnston, Iowa
Provided language support to individuals and small groups of English
Language Learners
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