Siri Kranz
Watertown,SD
Summary
Enthusiastic Student Teacher with good leadership and interpersonal skills. Talented in providing strong quality instruction and creating positive learning environments. Dedicated to helping creative supportive, stimulating and learning-focused classroom environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teaching
Watertown Middle School- 7th Grade English
2024.01 - Current
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Substitute Teacher
Watertown School District
2021.12 - Current
- Supervise and manage classroom behavior
- Communicate effectively with coworkers and administration
- Facilitate learning for students
- Create reports to inform absent teacher of student progress and behavior
Facility Manager
Watertown Family Aquatic Center
2018.04 - Current
- Organize in-service trainings and oversee professional development.
- Created and implemented operational policies, processes and procedures to keep facilities running smoothly.
- Effectively communicate with staff and pool patrons to enforce pool rules and regulations.
- Plan and schedule staff.
Student Teaching
Jolley Elementary- 3rd Grade
2023.08 - 2024.12
- Designed lessons for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
Seventh Grade Volleyball Coach
Vermillion Middle School
2022.08 - 2023.10
- Streamlined communication between players, parents, and staff through the use of online platforms and regular meetings.
- Motivated athletes to continually improve their skills both on and off the court, resulting in increased success at competitive events.
- Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota05.2025
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -
University of South Dakota
05.2024
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Teaching Life Skills
- Assistive Technologies
- Lesson Planning
- Organization and Planning
- Relationship Building
- Creativity in Teaching
Certification
- CPR/First Aide Certification Spring Renewed 2024
- Coaching Certificate Fall 2022
- Water Safety Instructor Spring 2022
Collegiate Activities
- Pi Beta Phi, Vice President of Community Relations Spring 2022-2023
- Student Ambassador Spring 2021-Fall 2022
- SERVE: Adopt-a-School Spring 2022
- Cystic Fibrosis Club Spring 2020
Collegiate Achievements
- Dean's List Fall 2020- Present
- USD SOE Leadership Award Spring 2023
- Murdy Townsend Smith Memorial Scholarship Spring 2023
- Rawlin's Scholarship Fall 2020- Present
References
- Jodi Hemiller, Employer, Prairie Lakes Wellness Center, jodihemiller@watertownsd.us
- Angela Bickett, Mentor Teacher, Jolley Elementary School, angela.bickett@k12.sd.us
- Nicki Carr, University Supervisor, University of South Dakota, nicole.carr@usd.edu
Timeline
Student Teaching
Watertown Middle School- 7th Grade English
2024.01 - Current
Student Teaching
Jolley Elementary- 3rd Grade
2023.08 - 2024.12
Seventh Grade Volleyball Coach
Vermillion Middle School
2022.08 - 2023.10
Substitute Teacher
Watertown School District
2021.12 - Current
Facility Manager
Watertown Family Aquatic Center
2018.04 - Current
Master of Science - Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach
University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -
University of South Dakota
- CPR/First Aide Certification Spring Renewed 2024
- Coaching Certificate Fall 2022
- Water Safety Instructor Spring 2022
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