April Stevenson
South Jordan,UT
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual with understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students and staff from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing a variety of types of learning opportunities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator- Eisenhower Jr. High
Granite School District
08.2019 - Current
- Seven years teaching in inclusive elementary school, five years educating students in inclusive junior high school.
- Mentor for provisional teachers.
- Lead classroom instruction within the Utah Core Standards, District Curriculum Maps, and Granite School District instructional framework.
- Utilize innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage diverse learners and learning styles.
- Facilitate student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Collaborate with peers, parents, administration and students to enhance educational experience.
- Use assessment and data to direct instruction.
- Actively engage in Professional Learning Communities regularly.
- Develop positive relationships with students, parents and community.
- Utilize technology to enhance learning and implement 21st Century skills daily in the classroom.
- Coach Girls Volleyball.
- Incorporate the Leader In Me philosophy and the 7 + 1 Habits of Highly Effective People within the classroom.
- Written and received grant funding to enhance the classroom.
- Served on the Leader In Me school Lighthouse Committee.
- Created and advised the Student Ambassador Leadership Team for six years at Bennion Elementary.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Served on the PBIS committee, chair.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
Educator- Bennion Elementary
Granite School Distrcit
11.2012 - 06.2019
- Facilitator of learning in an inclusive elementary school.
- Lead classroom instruction within the Utah Core Standards, District Curriculum Maps, and Granite School District instructional framework.
- Utilize innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage diverse learners and learning styles.
- Facilitate student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Collaborate with peers, parents, administration and students to enhance educational experience.
- Use assessment and data to direct instruction.
- Actively engage in Professional Learning Communities regularly.
- Develop positive relationships with students, parents and community.
- Utilize technology to enhance learning and implement 21st Century skills daily in the classroom.
- Coach Girls Volleyball.
- Incorporate the Leader In Me philosophy and the 7 + 1 Habits of Highly Effective People within the classroom.
- Written and received grant funding to enhance the classroom.
- Served on the Leader In Me school Lighthouse Committee.
- Created and advised the Student Ambassador Leadership Team for six years at Bennion Elementary.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Served on the PBIS committee, chair.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
Director of Residence Life
Rocky Mountain College
08.2011 - 01.2012
- Responsible for day to day operations, staffing and training of on-campus residential community of 500.
- Managed crisis situations and served in a 24 hour on call duty rotation.
- Taught First Year Seminar.
- Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety.
- Collaborated with staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
Educator- West Kearns Elementary
Granite School District
08.2008 - 06.2011
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum and teaching methods, enhancing learning experience.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill order and respect.
Residential Education Coordinator
University of Utah
07.2004 - 06.2008
- Oversaw daily operations of housing facilities for 750 first-year students.
- Trained, mentored, supervised and evaluated a student staff of 22 and two graduate students.
- Advised the Residence Hall Association.
- Served on the selection committee for graduate and professional staff.
- Co-chaired diversity initiatives focused on creating safe and inclusive communities.
Residence Hall Director
South Dakota State University
07.2002 - 07.2004
- Responsible for a 375 co-ed residence hall consisting primarily of first-year college students.
- Supported residents with transitioning into new living environment and dealing with diverse challenges.
- Assisted in the development of the Health Professionals and Engineering Living/Learning Communities.
- Advised the Hall Government.
- Co-chaired the student staff selection and training committees.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership & Policy: Philosophical focus in Social Justice
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UTBachelor of Science - Elementary Education: Emphasis Social Studies with a minor in Family & Human Development
Utah State University
Logan, UTSkills
- Collaborator
- Innovator
- Leadership
- Facilitator
- Solution Focused
- Mediator
- Relationship Developer
- Group and Individual Instruction
Languages
Moderately fluent in Spanish
Language Details
- Conduct Student, Educator, and Parent meetings in Spanish
- Utilize Spanish in the classroom to enhance learning and engagement daily
Professional Presentations
- Stevenson, A., Stevens, K. (2023, July, 13). Teaching in the Middle Foundations and Insights. Utah Rural Schools Conference. Price, UT, USA.
- Stevenson, A. (2023, June, 15). Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs + Leadership Habits = Empowered Education.Career and Technical Education Summer Conference. Syracuse, UT, USA.
- Stevenson, A., Parr, D., Capone, S. (2023, June, 16). Teaching in the Middle Foundations and Insights. Career and Technical Education Summer Conference. Syracuse, UT, USA.
- Stevenson, A. (2023, July, 13). Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs + Leadership Habits = Empowered Education. Utah Rural Schools Conference. Price, UT, USA.
- Stevenson, A., Bekkemellom, K. (2023, February, 4). Teaching in the Middle: An Educational Adventure. Utah Association for Career and Technical Education Winter Conference. South Jordan, UT, USA.
- Stevenson, A. (2023, February, 3). Teaching in the Middle. Utah Council of Teachers of English Conference. Sandy, UT, USA.
- Stevenson, A., Cooke, T. (2022, November, 9). Teaching in the Middle. Utah Social Studies Conference 2022. Midvale, UT, USA.
- Stevenson, A. (2022, November 9). Social Studies with Math Integration Grades 3-4. Utah Social Studies Conference 2022. Midvale, UT, USA.
- Stevenson, A., Moody. J., Gatrell, D., Dunford, C. (2021, September, 3). A Guide to Actionable Equity and Behavioral Interaction. Instructional Coaching Capstone Showcase. Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
- Stevenson, A. (2018, March, 3). Connecting Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Leadership Habits with Everyday Teaching. Utah Middle Level Association Conference. Magna, UT, USA.
- Stevenson, A. (2018, March 3). Power of Words [Keynote]. Utah Middle Level Association Conference. Magna, UT, USA
- Stevenson, A. (2017, June, 14). Connecting Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Leadership Habits with Everyday Teaching. Family and Consumer Sciences Summer Conference. Riverton, UT, USA.
- Stevenson, A. (2017, August, 24). Connecting Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Leadership Habits with Everyday Teaching. Granite Way District Professional Development. Holladay, UT. USA.
- Stevenson, A. (2016, August, 25). Connecting Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Leadership Habits with Everyday Teaching. Granite Way District Professional Development. Holladay, UT. USA.
Professional Involvement
- Utah Middle Level Association - President 2020-present
- National Council for History Education Conference 2023
- Mentor Endorsement 2023
- Coaching Endorsement 2022
- AVID Conferences 2020-2022
- Technology Endorsement 2019
- Utah Middle Level Association - Board Member 2017-2020
- National Conference on Race and Ethnicity, 2008
Community Involvement And Other Activities
- Girl Scouts of Utah 2008-2015: National Conference Volunteer 2014, Older Girl Advisory Board Advisor 2009-2011, Troop Leader 2008-2011
- Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator, 2005-Present, Owner of a home-based business responsible for marketing, sales, coaching, team-development, and recruitment. Communicate and develop rapport with customers while assisting them with their creative paper crafting needs.
- Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant, 2011-Present, Sales Associate and independent business owner for a leading cosmetic company. Provide individual skin care consultation through one-on-one interactions as well as skin care classes and parties. Manage client records, maintain inventory, attend weekly success meetings, and build clientele.
References
- Lynne Rada, Director Onboarding and Instructional Coaching, ltrada@graniteschools.org
- Mark Ellermeier, Principal, 385-646-5204, mellermeier@graniteschools.org
- Ofa Nau, Assistant Principal,
Timeline
Educator- Eisenhower Jr. High
Granite School District
08.2019 - Current
Educator- Bennion Elementary
Granite School Distrcit
11.2012 - 06.2019
Director of Residence Life
Rocky Mountain College
08.2011 - 01.2012
Educator- West Kearns Elementary
Granite School District
08.2008 - 06.2011
Residential Education Coordinator
University of Utah
07.2004 - 06.2008
Residence Hall Director
South Dakota State University
07.2002 - 07.2004
Master of Education - Educational Leadership & Policy: Philosophical focus in Social Justice
University of Utah
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education: Emphasis Social Studies with a minor in Family & Human Development
Utah State University