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Kendra Evans
Business And Education
Riceville,IA
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher
Riceville CSD
Riceville, IA
08.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with faculty and staff in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development. Delegating tasks to para educators and school volunteers to enhance learning opportunities.
- Assessed comprehensive student growth across academic, social and personal skills. Delivering lesson plans, implementing school curriculum and using data to document and report information to parents as well as, through statewide GOLD documentation system.
- Exercised classroom management focused on positive behavior interventions and supports by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences for classrooms of 14-30 children.
Third Grade Teacher
Southampton County Schools
Sedley, VA
08.2006 - 06.2009
- Collaborated with administrators and special education professionals on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline as grade level inclusive classroom .
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills. Incorporating hands-on activities, smart board, and computer to meet diverse set of learners needs.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal. According to district standards and requirements to prepare for Standards of learning testing with 95 percent of students reaching scores above benchmark standard.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process. Developing frequent and ongoing open communication between school and home.
Third Grade Teacher
Hampton City Schools
Hampton, VA
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience for children from low socioeconomic status and difficult home situation by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Actively listened to parent feedback and requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Created visually pleasing, fun, nurturing setting that met learning needs of students. Sourcing both basic and new state-of-the-art supplies from various local entities to fill economic gap helping to get students to feel valued and excited about learning.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Sports Management
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA 08.2021 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Science Education
Northern Iowa Community College
Calmar, IA 08.2017 - 09.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Social Studies Education
Riverland Community College
Austin, MN 08.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Luther College
Decorah, Iowa 01.2001 - 05.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Nutrition
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 01.2005 - 04.2005
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL 08.2001 - 12.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Education And Religious Studies
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI 08.2000 - 06.2001
Skills
Early childhood development
Accomplishments
- Achieved completion of requirements to designate our school as an accredited and fully funded Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program.
- Awarded additional funding through the completion of successful grant applications.
- Collaborated with administration and eight other educators in the development of a safe and effective Return to Learn Plan addressing needs of all of the stakeholders within our community.
Software
Microsoft Power Point
Microsoft Excel
Adobe Photoshop
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Today is the most important day of your life.
Brian Kight
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Sports Management
North Iowa Area Community College
08.2021 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Social Studies Education
Riverland Community College
08.2019 - 08.2020
Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher
Riceville CSD
08.2017 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Science Education
Northern Iowa Community College
08.2017 - 09.2021
Third Grade Teacher
Southampton County Schools
08.2006 - 06.2009
Third Grade Teacher
Hampton City Schools
08.2005 - 06.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Nutrition
Iowa State University
01.2005 - 04.2005
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
College of Lake County
08.2001 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Luther College
01.2001 - 05.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Education And Religious Studies
Viterbo University
08.2000 - 06.2001
Certifications
Early Childhood Birth-3rd
K-8 Social Studies endorsement
K-12 Coaching Authorization
Substitute Authorization all grades and subjects
American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR, AED, First Aid
Mandatory Reporter: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse
CDC NFHS Concussion in Sports
Bloodborne Pathogens
Medication Administration in Iowa Schools
Adverse Childhood Experiences: From Toxic Environmental Stresses to Success (ACES)
Children's' Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Dyslexia Awareness
Turn Your iPad into and Augmentative Communication Device
Overview of State Requirements Regarding Seclusion and Restraint: Chapter 103
ELP Modules 1-6
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
KS-EC PBIS Ages 3-5
KS-Teaching Peer-Mediated Social Skills and Implementing Routines in the Inclusive Preschool Classroom
R2L Health and Safety for Teachers and Staff
Foster And Adoption Liscensed
Certifications
Early Childhood Birth-3rd
K-8 Social Studies endorsement
K-12 Coaching Authorization
Substitute Authorization all grades and subjects
American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR, AED, First Aid
Mandatory Reporter: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse
CDC NFHS Concussion in Sports
Bloodborne Pathogens
Medication Administration in Iowa Schools
Adverse Childhood Experiences: From Toxic Environmental Stresses to Success (ACES)
Children's' Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Dyslexia Awareness
Turn Your iPad into and Augmentative Communication Device
Overview of State Requirements Regarding Seclusion and Restraint: Chapter 103
ELP Modules 1-6
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
KS-EC PBIS Ages 3-5
KS-Teaching Peer-Mediated Social Skills and Implementing Routines in the Inclusive Preschool Classroom
R2L Health and Safety for Teachers and Staff
Foster And Adoption Liscensed
Certifications
Early Childhood Birth-3rd
K-8 Social Studies endorsement
K-12 Coaching Authorization
Substitute Authorization all grades and subjects
American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR, AED, First Aid
Mandatory Reporter: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse
CDC NFHS Concussion in Sports
Bloodborne Pathogens
Medication Administration in Iowa Schools
Adverse Childhood Experiences: From Toxic Environmental Stresses to Success (ACES)
Children's' Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Dyslexia Awareness
Turn Your iPad into and Augmentative Communication Device
Overview of State Requirements Regarding Seclusion and Restraint: Chapter 103
ELP Modules 1-6
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
KS-EC PBIS Ages 3-5
KS-Teaching Peer-Mediated Social Skills and Implementing Routines in the Inclusive Preschool Classroom
R2L Health and Safety for Teachers and Staff
Foster And Adoption Liscensed
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