- Pilates
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Gardening
DeAnna Kalin
Phoenix
Summary
Dynamic educator with over 27 years of experience dedicated to fostering a safe and positive learning environment tailored to meet diverse student needs. Expertise in effective communication with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators enhances collaboration and builds strong relationships. Proven ability in classroom management ensures consistency, clear expectations, and a culture of praise. Innovative lesson development integrates technology to equip students with essential 21st-century skills. Committed to continuous improvement and professional growth, striving to inspire and empower every learner.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Paradise Valley Unified School District / Whispering Wind Academy / Fireside Elementary
Phoenix, AZ
08.2019 - Current
- Facilitated enriched learning experiences for 3rd grade gifted students in a cluster classroom, enhancing their educational journey as a specialist for 4th to 6th grades in a pull-out structure, and cultivated a rigorous learning atmosphere for a self-contained 6th grade classroom of highly gifted students, promoting academic achievement.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and participation.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects promoting critical thinking skills.
- Engaged parents through regular communication about student progress and school initiatives.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Classroom Teacher
Huntington Beach City School District / Peterson Elementary
Huntington Beach, CA
01.2014 - 06.2019
- Worked collaboratively with grade level, special ed team and support staff to meet the needs of my students
- Communicated daily with parents
- Created positive tone in classroom implementing Growth Mindset
- Integrated technology using Google Applications including Google Classroom
- Earned Gifted and Talented Education certificate from Orange County Department of Education
- Participated in STEM Academy at ExxonMobile in Houston, TX
- Implemented DIBELs Next, AR, Guided Reading and Daily Five
- Trained in Direct Interactive Instruction, Cognitive Guided Instruction and FactsWise
- Received HBCSD’s TrailBlazer Award for working closely with Special Ed team and Parents on Individualized Education Plans
- Taught grades kindergarten, first, second and third
RTI Teacher
Tustin Unified School District / Ladera Elementary
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Worked collaboratively with classroom teachers
- Team teaching with colleague to best suit needs of students
- Small group instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Data driven
- Taught students in grades second and fourth
Classroom Teacher
Peoria Unified School District / Desert Harbor Elementary
Peoria, AZ
09.2002 - 05.2013
- Integrated Arts with Core subjects
- Arts Coach – coached peers, team teaching, provided demonstration lessons for colleagues and school and district administrators
- Presented in Professional Development
- Trained in and implemented Thinking Maps and Write from the Beginning
- Provided lessons using Spalding
- Data driven and participated in data conferences with administration to review goals monthly
- Taught grades pre-k, kindergarten and first
First Grade Teacher
Lompoc Unified School District / Buena Vista Elementary
Lompoc, CA
09.2000 - 06.2002
- Participated in South Coast Writing Project
- Participated in Governor’s Reading Initiative Results Assessment
- Trained in Project Read
- Students had highest growth of reading scores in grade level
First Grade Teacher
Challenge Charter School / Glendale, AZ
Glendale, AZ
08.1999 - 05.2000
- Created lessons based on Core Knowledge Curriculum
- Worked closely with grade level to create meaningful lessons
- Met weekly with team to review pacing guide and modify as needed based on students’ needs
Substitute Teacher
Peoria Unified School District / District Wide
Peoria, AZ
12.1998 - 05.1999
- Managed daily and long-term instruction during absence of classroom teachers
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education
Arizona State University
12-1998
No Degree - Elementary Education
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA2019
CLAD - Bilingual Education
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA2002
Skills
- Positive
- Organized
- Data-Driven
- Flexible
- Compassionate
- Communication
- Classroom Management
- Technology Integration
- Google Applications
- STEM/STEAM
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Arizona Teaching Certificate Standard Professional Elementary, K-8
- Early Childhood Endorsement, Birth-Age 8
- Structured English Immersion Endorsement, PreK-12
- Gifted Education Endorsement K-12
Interests
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Paradise Valley Unified School District / Whispering Wind Academy / Fireside Elementary
08.2019 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Huntington Beach City School District / Peterson Elementary
01.2014 - 06.2019
RTI Teacher
Tustin Unified School District / Ladera Elementary
10.2013 - 01.2014
Classroom Teacher
Peoria Unified School District / Desert Harbor Elementary
09.2002 - 05.2013
First Grade Teacher
Lompoc Unified School District / Buena Vista Elementary
09.2000 - 06.2002
First Grade Teacher
Challenge Charter School / Glendale, AZ
08.1999 - 05.2000
Substitute Teacher
Peoria Unified School District / District Wide
12.1998 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education
Arizona State University
No Degree - Elementary Education
University of California, San Diego
CLAD - Bilingual Education
University of California, Santa Barbara