Mindy Carlson
SARATOGA SPRINGS,Utah
Summary
Experienced educator with a focus on building positive classrooms, prioritizing researched back effective teaching practices and delivering high quality tier 1 instruction. Passionate about good reading and writing instruction and constantly seeking out professional books and other materials that help strengthen teaching skills. Master's thesis focused on the connection between regular social studies instruction and reading skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
Alpine School District
Harvest Elementary, Saratoga Springs, UT
08.2017 - Current
- STEAM Specialty teacher half time and the other half time 5th grade teaching math 2017-2018
- 3rd Grade 2018-2019
- 3rd Grade English side only of the DLI program 2019-2026
Educator
Davis School District
Meadowbrook Elementary
08.2003 - 12.2007
- 4th grade full time 2003-2005
- 5th grade part time teaching ELA and Science 2005-2007
Educator
Davis School District
Boulton Elementary, Bountiful, UT
08.2002 - 06.2003
- 4th grade full time
Education
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT04-2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Utah State University
Logan, UT04-2002
Skills
- Works well in team collaboration
- Student relationship building
- Positive classroom management
- Positive reinforcement for struggling students
- Lesson planning with attention to time management, needs of students, and best practices in mind
- Utilizes researched backed teaching strategies
- Creates student engagement through positive reinforcement, classroom environment, volume, routine, and high expectations
- Subject matter expertise in reading and writing
Certification
LETRS Science of Reading
Music (1-8) Minor
ESL Endorsement
Timeline
Educator
Alpine School District
08.2017 - Current
Educator
Davis School District
08.2003 - 12.2007
Educator
Davis School District
08.2002 - 06.2003
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Southern Utah University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Utah State University