Madeline Perlini
Waukee,IA
Summary
Passionate and hard-working individual with a diverse background in all educational settings. Committed to the delivery of an all-around, student focused education. Dedicated to the adjustment and maintaining of any environment to create a positive classroom climate for all.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Waukee Community School District
08.2023 - Current
- Demonstrates flexibility, high levels of motivation and enthusiasm when working with middle school learners.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the elements of a PLC and an ability to apply that understanding to a team situation.
- A solid understanding of and experience in using multiple teaching methods: collaborating, co-teaching, whole group/small group/individualized instruction.
- Desire for growth is evident through personal and professional goals and willingness to collaborate with instructional coaches and building/district experts.
- Record of recent staff development/on-going education and knowledge of current research.
- Understanding of formative assessment and evidence of using data to adapt to individual needs of students of all ability levels.
- Flexible, highly motivated, positive, and enthusiastic about working with children.
- Evidence of effective routines and procedures that lead to a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement.
- Experiences with diverse learners: Special Education, ELP, ESL, etc.
- Proves proactive and positive communication with parents and families.
- Demonstrates an understanding of and ability to implement the Problem Solving Process and use data to support supplemental and/or intensive interventions.
- Boosts student engagement by incorporating a variety of multimedia resources into lesson plans.
- Enhances students' writing abilities through targeted feedback and individualized instruction.
- Facilitates parent-teacher conferences, fostering strong relationships between school and home to support student success.
- Manages classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
On-Call Substitute
Ames Community School District
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
General Education Assistant
Ames Community School District
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Summer Camp Counselor
Bay Club
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
Education
Master of Science - Professional School Counseling
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2023
Skills
- Building and Maintaining Relationships
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Working in a Team
- Classroom Management
- Creating a Positive Learning Environment
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Differentiated Instruction
- Organization and Time Management
- Communication
- Group and Individual Instruction
Teaching Experience
Student Teaching
Parkview Middle School, Ankeny, IA- 7th Grade English/Language Arts
03/2023-05/2023
- Provided full classroom instruction to three separate English/Language Arts block periods.
- Demonstrated flexibility, high levels of motivation and enthusiasm when working with middle school learners.
- Lesson planning everyday and organizing plans in a timely manner.
- Taught whole group, small group, and one-on-one to provide instruction and meet the needs of students.
- Built healthy and meaningful relationships with students.
- Differentiated instruction to provide equal education and opportunities for students.
- Attended professional developments, staff meetings, and PLC meetings weekly to collaborate with others.
Samuelson Elementary, Des Moines, IA- 4th Grade
01/2023-03/2023
- Provided full classroom instruction including: Mathematics, Literacy, English, Language Arts, and more.
- Lesson planning everyday and organizing plans in a timely manner.
- Taught whole group, small group, and one-on-one to provide instruction and meet the needs of students.
- Built healthy and meaningful relationships with students.
- Differentiated instruction to provide equal education and opportunities for students.
- Attended professional developments, staff meetings, and PLC meetings weekly to collaborate with others.
- Created a positive learning environment with a foundation of trust.
Practicum Experience
Moulton Elementary, Des Moines, IA- 5th Grade
02/2022-03/2022
- Taught a whole group math and literacy lesson.
- Observed team planning meetings.
- Assisted my cooperating teacher in all ways needed.
- Observed a very diverse group of students.
Morris Elementary, Bondurant, IA- 2nd Grade
10/2021- 11/2021
- Assisted cooperating teacher in the classroom.
- Taught whole group literacy lessons.
- Taught a whole group math lesson followed with an activity.
- Observed professional development meetings.
- Observed the learning of students.
Professional Affiliations
Delta Gamma Fraternity
- Held the position of Director of Primary Recruitment
- Held the position of Director of Continuous Bidding and Retention
Future Teachers and Educators of America
Volunteer with Special Olympics of Iowa
Dean's List of Iowa State
Timeline
7th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Waukee Community School District
08.2023 - Current
On-Call Substitute
Ames Community School District
12.2022 - 06.2023
General Education Assistant
Ames Community School District
02.2022 - 12.2022
Summer Camp Counselor
Bay Club
05.2021 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Professional School Counseling
Buena Vista University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
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