Dayna Peterson
Newcastle
Summary
Energetic Elementary Teacher driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Excellent at working with different learning styles.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Iron County School District
08.2023 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Third Grade Teacher
Alpine School District
07.2018 - 08.2022
- Kept classroom clean, organized, interesting, and safe for students and visitors.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
First Grade Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
Kindergarten Teacher
Littlefield Unified School District
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Advanced learning techniques by using differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate student needs.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix AZ04-2025
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of New Mexico
05.2014
Skills
- Motivational Strategies
- Student Interaction
- Community Involvement
- Discussion facilitation
- Technology integration
- Relationship building
- Engaging Collaborations
- Problem-based learning
- Individualized instruction
Certification
LETRS Certified
Higher Steps Certified
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Iron County School District
08.2023 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
Alpine School District
07.2018 - 08.2022
First Grade Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
07.2016 - 06.2018
Kindergarten Teacher
Littlefield Unified School District
04.2015 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Reading
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of New Mexico
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