Shay Tiarks
Kindergarten Teacher
Underwood,IA
Summary
Certified Kindergarten Teacher with experience developing and implementing curriculums to educate beginning students and improve school readiness. Fosters growth and development in children while encouraging strong partnerships with families. Skilled at motivating students through positive reinforcement. Implements intervention strategies and classroom management techniques to enhance student success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Rue Elementary School
Council Bluffs, IA
08.2019 - Current
- Developed lesson plans that used different teaching styles to inspire a love of learning
- Communicated with parents on a regular basis regarding student academic, social and behavioral progress
- Adapted teaching methods to meet needs of different abilities and learning styles while fostering student engagement
- Maintained order and encouraged student participation in classrooms of up to 25 students
Assistant Softball Coach
Thomas Jefferson High School
Council Bluffs, Iowa
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Coached freshman and jv teams on proper batting, pitching and catching techniques
- Attended open gyms to build relationships with the players and work on skill development
- Assisted with score keeping, team strategies, and player management for varsity
- Helped fundraise for the team
Student Teacher
Uskedalen Elementary
Uskedalen, Norway
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Developed and delivered lessons to students in fifth, sixth and seventh grade
- Used various teaching techniques to assist in ESL learning
- Effectively used technology to engage students in multiple content areas
- Demonstrated flexibility in teaching Norwegian curriculum
Student Teacher, Third Grade
Bondurant-Farrar Community School District
Bondurant, IA
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Designed and implemented lessons for whole class and small group activities in all content areas
- Gathered data from assessments to assist in guiding instruction
- Participated in staff meetings, professional development days and parent-teacher conferences
- Collaborated with classroom teacher on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
Practicum Student
Waukee Community School District
Waukee, IA
10.2018 - 11.2018
- Experienced the use of technology as a way to enhance learning and expand content knowledge
- Observed implementation of technology in cross-curricular lesson plans
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software into instruction
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 08.2015 - 05.2019
Completed a Wonders Writing course -
Council Bluffs Community School
08.2019 - Current
Skills
Lesson Planning
undefinedSchool Related Experiences
- Superintendent Roundtable (August 2022 - Current)
- Principal Advisory Committee (August 2022 - Current)
- Assisted with Social Committee functions (August 2021 - Current)
- Attended PTO meetings and assisted with activities (August 2021-Current)
Timeline
Assistant Softball Coach
Thomas Jefferson High School
09.2019 - 07.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Rue Elementary School
08.2019 - Current
Completed a Wonders Writing course -
Council Bluffs Community School
08.2019 - Current
Student Teacher
Uskedalen Elementary
03.2019 - 05.2019
Student Teacher, Third Grade
Bondurant-Farrar Community School District
01.2019 - 02.2019
Practicum Student
Waukee Community School District
10.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
08.2015 - 05.2019
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