Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Timeline

Natasha VanDyke

Shawnee Mission School District
Shawnee,KS
21
years of professional experience

Knowledgeable educator with solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering a positive learning environment. Successfully guided students to achieve academic milestones through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and curriculum development.

Work History

Teacher

9 Years 9 Months
Shawnee Mission School District | 01.2017 - Current
  • 7th Grade English: coordinated the development, implementation, and evaluation of effective education curriculum that promotes academic achievement and student growth.
  • Assistant director of annual play and musical for the past three years.
  • Implemented educational technology in classroom settings.
  • Organized and led after-school clubs for student engagement..

Teacher

11 Years
Basehor-Linwood School District | 01.2006 - 01.2017
  • Sixth Grade English: coordinated the development, implementation, and evaluation of effective education curriculum that promotes academic achievement and student growth.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans; worked collaboratively in cross-functional teams and settings to improve student achievement.
  • Technology: collaborated initial set-up of iPad curriculum. Periodically trained colleagues in effective applications and tools for classroom use.
  • Sponsored many after-school clubs
  • Coordinated school spelling bees for all grade levels and accompanied students to the county and league spelling bees.

Education

M.S. - Education

University of Kansas | Lawrence and Overland Park, KS | 01-2008
Emphasis in Reading

B.A. - Elementary Education

Bethel College | North Newton, KS | 01-2002
Minor in Music

Skills

Lesson planning
Classroom management
Student motivation
Student involvement
Behavioral management
Critical thinking
Relationship building

Interests

Support animal shelter by working with the adoptions team to match adopters and potential pets
heping with animal care
and providing event assistance.
Singer in the Kansas City Symphony Chorus
Church Choir Member
Gardener
Literature Enthusiast

Timeline

Teacher

Shawnee Mission School District
01.2017 - CurrentRead More

Teacher

Basehor-Linwood School District
01.2006 - 01.2017Read More

Bethel College

B.A. from Elementary Education
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University of Kansas

M.S. from Education
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Natasha VanDyke