Tifani Daly
Instructional Coach
Solon,IA
Summary
An experienced leader with a passion for instructional design who has worked in both the ever-changing public education system and higher education system as a teacher and a teacher leader.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Instructional Coach
College Community School District
Cedar Rapids, IA
08.2016 - Current
- Met diverse student population needs by developing curriculum with wide variety of teaching strategies.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Coordinated and led implementation and revision of curriculum for 20 literacy teachers.
- Assessed students through diagnostic tests, in addition to formative and summative data.
- Provided direction, coordination and ongoing feedback to teachers.
- Developed teachers' attitudes, skills, and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
Literacy and Social Studies Teacher, Grades 5-6
College Community School District
Cedar Rapids, IA
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to 50 students.
- Designed and implemented lesson plans in classroom.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
Teaching Assistant
University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Prepared lessons according to course outline to convey required material and deepen student understanding of subject matter.
- Maintained atmosphere of academic learning and advancement to facilitate learning and development of critical thinking skills.
- Led courses independently with minimal oversight from professors.
- Advanced knowledge of field continuously through personal coursework and additional study to best help professor and students.
Literacy and Social Studies Teacher, Grade 6
Winnetka Public Schools District 36
Winnetka, IL
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Met or exceeded course and student performance goals.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to 50 students.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
Language Arts Teacher, Grade 6
Linn-Mar Community School District
Marion , IA
08.2005 - 06.2010
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Helped 100 students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
Education
Ph.D. - Language, Literacy And Culture
University of Iowa
Iowa City 08.2012 - Current
Master of Arts - Developmental Reading
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 08.2007 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Middle Level Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 08.2002 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Winona State University
Winona, MN 08.2001 - 05.2002
Skills
Planning engaging instruction for adults and students
Excellent communication abilities
Committed to continuous improvement
Differentiating instruction
Using technology as tool for learning
Dynamic presenter
Quote
The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do.
Unknown
Timeline
Instructional Coach
College Community School District
08.2016 - Current
Literacy and Social Studies Teacher, Grades 5-6
College Community School District
08.2014 - 06.2016
Teaching Assistant
University Of Iowa
08.2012 - 06.2014
Ph.D. - Language, Literacy And Culture
University of Iowa
08.2012 - Current
Literacy and Social Studies Teacher, Grade 6
Winnetka Public Schools District 36
08.2010 - 06.2012
Master of Arts - Developmental Reading
University of Iowa
08.2007 - 05.2009
Language Arts Teacher, Grade 6
Linn-Mar Community School District
08.2005 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Middle Level Education
University of Northern Iowa
08.2002 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Winona State University
08.2001 - 05.2002
Certification
K-12 Reading Specialist