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Katie VanderVeen

Vermillion,SD

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven ability to enhance student engagement and improve learning outcomes across diverse educational settings. Expert in implementing differentiated instruction and fostering a positive classroom environment, leading to significant improvements in student performance. Demonstrates strong skills in behavior management and relationship building, contributing to enhanced classroom dynamics and rapport with students. Committed to continuous professional development and innovative teaching strategies.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

St. Agnes Elementary
Vermillion, SD
12.2024 - Current
  • Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans
  • Implemented classroom rules to maintain order and discipline
  • Collaborated with regular teachers to ensure continuity of instruction
  • Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning

Summer Drop-in Program, Lead Teacher

CROWN
Wakefield, NE
06.2019 - 08.2024
  • Company Overview: Wakefield Evangelical Covenant Church
  • Manage behaviors and diffuse tense situations when they arise
  • Organize field trips and activities for children to participate in
  • Maintain a safe environment by cleaning up after, and preventing messes within the building
  • Wakefield Evangelical Covenant Church

Educational Assistant

Wakefield Evangelical Covenant Church
Vermillion, SD
09.2021 - 05.2024
  • Work in a special education classroom as a one-to-one aid
  • Assist students on an IEP with learning and building social, emotional skills
  • Communicate effectively with main classroom teacher, other educational assistants, and administration

Substitute Teacher

Austin Elementary
Vermillion, SD
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Helped facilitate learning for students when the teacher was absent
  • Guided students to specials at correct times
  • Kept the classroom a positive learning environment for all students

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Reading

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
05.2025

Skills

  • Relationship building and management
  • Activity management
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Classroom organization
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Multi-subject instruction
  • Behavior management
  • Adaptable
  • Safety awareness
  • Student engagement
  • Differentiated instruction

Certification

Crisis Prevention Intervention training (CPI), 09/01/22

References

  • Pastor Jill Craig, Pastor, Wakefield Evangelical Covenant Church, Wakefield, NE, pastorjill@wakecov.org, 605-201-2399
  • Natalie Johansen, 1st Grade Teacher, St. Agnes Elementary, Vermillion, SD, natalie.Johansen@stagnesschoolvermillion.org, 402-450-6313
  • Haley Molzen, Former Special Education Teacher, Austin Elementary, Vermillion, SD, haley.molzen@k12.sd.us, 605-670-1118

Activities

  • Dean's List, All four collegiate years
  • Russel & Jane Dokken Scholarship, '23-'24 & '24-'25 academic years
  • Coyote Commitment Scholarship, Fall 2021-Spring 2023
  • Coyote Legacy Scholarship, Fall 2021
  • Coyote Achievement Scholarship, Fall 24 - current
  • South Dakota Education Association (SDEA), Fall 2022-Present, Secretary for the 2023-2024 academic year
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (SDAEYC), Spring 2022-Present, Secretary for Spring 2024 semester
  • USD Reading Council, Spring 2022-Present, Vice President for the 2023-2024 academic year
  • USD School of Education Student Ambassador, Fall 2023-Spring 2024

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

St. Agnes Elementary
12.2024 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Austin Elementary
01.2022 - 05.2022

Educational Assistant

Wakefield Evangelical Covenant Church
09.2021 - 05.2024

Summer Drop-in Program, Lead Teacher

CROWN
06.2019 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Reading

University of South Dakota

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