Dahlia Costley
Hooksett,NH
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School ELA Student Teacher
Westmoreland School
Westmoreland, NH
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards for students in grades 5-8.
- Implemented a variety of tailored classroom management strategies to enhance student participation.
- Collaborated with mentor teachers to refine instructional methods and practices.
- Created, reflected upon, and differentiated different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Worked with mentor and classroom teachers to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive working relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Research and Writing Tutor
Keene State College's Center for Research & Writing
Keene, NH
08.2023 - 05.2026
- Guided students in developing writing skills through individualized one-on-one tutoring sessions, group workshops, and outreach events.
- Developed skills in assessing student readiness in order to best meet their needs.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance understanding of course-specific academic writing and research techniques.
- Provided constructive feedback on all stages of the writing process, improving clarity and coherence of student writing in a positive environment.
- Collaboratively developed personalized study plans and instruction related to the the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators exam.
Methods I Placement
Keene High School
Keene, NH
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Observed classroom management, discussion facilitation, and curriculum planning at the high school level.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature & Secondary Education
Keene State College
Keene, NH05.2026
Skills
- Student-centered learning
- Self-reflection
- Empathy, patience, and positivity
- Relationship building
- Collaborative learning
- Student needs assessment
- Positive reinforcement
- Student motivation
Certification
- Anticipated NH licensure in English Education Grades 5-12 in May of 2026
- Passing scores in all New Hampshire Licensure exams including the Praxis II: English Language Arts Content and Analysis.
Timeline
Middle School ELA Student Teacher
Westmoreland School
01.2026 - 05.2026
Methods I Placement
Keene High School
09.2024 - 11.2024
Research and Writing Tutor
Keene State College's Center for Research & Writing
08.2023 - 05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature & Secondary Education
Keene State College