Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Community Service
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
WORK EXPERIENCE
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Theresa McCann

Mandan,ND

Summary

To obtain an elementary teaching position that provides an opportunity to facilitate students' academic, social, and individual growth.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

2nd/3rd Grade Teacher

Standing Rock Elementary
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • 2025 NDCEL Aspiring Principals Conference
  • 2025 SRES Kagan Cooperative Learning training
  • 2023-2025 SRCS District Cognia Curriculum Training
  • 2023-2024 SRES Building Leadership Team
  • 2023-2024 SRCS District Leadership Team
  • April 2024 NDDPI Cognia Impact Conference
  • 2023-2024 NDCEL Innovation Academy
  • Scaffolded instruction to provide appropriate levels of support while gradually increasing independence in learning tasks.

3rd Grade Teacher

Francis Case Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2023
  • 2022 FCES Math Curriculum Committee
  • 2020-2023 Regular data meetings w/ principal and instructional coaches
  • 2021-2022 Active Engagement PLC/videos by Dr. Anita Archer
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.

2nd Grade ELL Teacher

Kayenta Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2020
  • 2017-2020 AZ State ELL Conference for AZ ELL teachers
  • 2018-2020 KES Data Committee
  • 2018 Attended Get Your Teach On Conference, Las Vegas, NV
  • Enhanced communication skills among ELL students with focused speaking and listening exercises.
  • Promoted cultural sensitivity in the classroom by incorporating diverse materials and discussions into lessons.

K-12 ELL Teacher

Laramie County School District #2
08.2014 - 05.2017
  • 2014-2017 WIDA training for ELL assessments
  • 2015 ELL training, Casper, WY
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, tailoring lessons to address individual student strengths and weaknesses.
  • Supported student growth in English language acquisition through targeted instruction and assessments.

Kindergarten Teacher

Pioneer Park Elementary
08.2011 - 05.2012
  • 2012 Participated on the Kindergarten GVC committee for revision
  • 2012 Attended NEA Minority Leadership Training Program and the Western Region Leadership Conference for NEA
  • 2011-2012 Participated in an Everyday Math course for credit
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.

1st/2nd Grade Teacher

Standing Rock Elementary
08.2007 - 05.2010
  • Data Committee 2007-2010 and Social Committee 2008-2009
  • Taught at Night Lights (after-school program) 2008-2009
  • Supervised two Student Teachers in 2010

2nd Grade Teacher

Knollwood Elementary
08.2005 - 05.2007
  • 2006-2007 Planning committee for first student Pow Wow
  • 2005-2006 Attended New Teacher Induction seminars
  • Summers of 2006 and 2007
  • Attended the SD Governor’s New Teacher Academy

Education

Graduate student - Educational Leadership, Rural School Leadership Institute

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND
06.2025

B.S. - Elementary Education

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2005

A.A./A.S. - Elementary Education

Williston State College
Williston, ND
01.2003

Graduated - undefined

Rapid City Central High School
Rapid City, SD
01.1991

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Growth mindset
  • Collaborative learning
  • Oral communication

Awards

2003-2005 AITTP Scholarship, University of Utah, 2003 Golden Key Honor Society, University of Utah, 2003 Phi Theta Kappa, Williston State College

Community Service

Cheyenne, WY, I was a Girl Scout co-leader of my daughter’s Girl Scout Troop in Cheyenne, WY, In July 1991, I traveled in an international program, “Up with People”.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of AITTP (American Indian Teacher Training Program) and the Elementary Education Certification Program at the University of Utah

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • 1997-2000 Level III Sales Floor Manager, Target T-211, Tucson, AZ
  • 1997 Kinderkids Daycare, 2-year-old classroom, Bismarck, ND
  • 1996 Assistant Manager, Sherwood Lodge, Spearfish, SD
  • I have had other jobs as a telephone researcher, housekeeper
  • Night Auditor, cashier, and I also volunteered in classrooms at a private school before I became a teacher.

Timeline

2nd/3rd Grade Teacher

Standing Rock Elementary
08.2023 - 05.2025

3rd Grade Teacher

Francis Case Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2023

2nd Grade ELL Teacher

Kayenta Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2020

K-12 ELL Teacher

Laramie County School District #2
08.2014 - 05.2017

Kindergarten Teacher

Pioneer Park Elementary
08.2011 - 05.2012

1st/2nd Grade Teacher

Standing Rock Elementary
08.2007 - 05.2010

2nd Grade Teacher

Knollwood Elementary
08.2005 - 05.2007

B.S. - Elementary Education

University of Utah

A.A./A.S. - Elementary Education

Williston State College

Graduated - undefined

Rapid City Central High School

Graduate student - Educational Leadership, Rural School Leadership Institute

University of Mary

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