Kinesthetic learner - musician, outdoorsman, handyman, life-long learner
Tucker Regan
Educational Leader
Altoona,IA
Summary
Dedicated and persistent is all personal and professional aspirations. Firm believer in failure leads to success and that everyone has the ability to learn and grow. Seeker of knowledge and growth with personally high expectations of achievement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Des Moines Public Schools - Weeks Middle School
Des Moines, IA
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Supported, challenged and encouraged linguistically diverse students and those with Individualized Education Plans.
- Communicated and collaborated with parents, built positive relationships and fostered student success and achievement together.
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Des Moines Public Schools - Weeks Middle School
Des Moines, IA
07.2016 - Current
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Established and adjusted instructional goals and objectives, reflected district goals and taught according to knowledge, skills, progress and needs of students.
- Monitored and evaluated students' progress in relation to district and school curriculum policies and other planned goals and objectives.
- Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
Professional Learning Community Leader (PLC)
Des Moines Publics Schools - Weeks Middle School
Des Moines, IA
07.2017 - 07.2021
Professional Learning Community Leader (PLC)
Des Moines Public Schools - District
Des Moines, IA
07.2017 - 07.2021
Behavior Strategist
Des Moines Public Schools - Weeks Middle School
Des Moines, IA
07.2021 - Current
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Mediated conflicts through structured sessions.
- Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
- Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
- Trained teachers and staff on how to spot students in need of help and refer for services.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA 08.2009 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 08.2012 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Culturally Responsive Leadership And Instruction
Drake University
Des Moines, IA 01.2019 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Education Leadership
Drake University
Des Moines, IA 01.2022 - Current
Skills
Multitasking Abilities
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Leadership
Certification
Teaching K-8 History
Interests
Timeline
Evaluator License
08-2022
Principal License
08-2022
Master of Science - Education Leadership
Drake University
01.2022 - Current
Behavior Strategist
Des Moines Public Schools - Weeks Middle School
07.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Culturally Responsive Leadership And Instruction
Drake University
01.2019 - 05.2021
Professional Learning Community Leader (PLC)
Des Moines Publics Schools - Weeks Middle School
07.2017 - 07.2021
Professional Learning Community Leader (PLC)
Des Moines Public Schools - District
07.2017 - 07.2021
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Des Moines Public Schools - Weeks Middle School
07.2016 - Current
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Des Moines Public Schools - Weeks Middle School
08.2015 - 07.2016
Teaching K-8 History
08-2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
08.2012 - 05.2015
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Des Moines Area Community College
08.2009 - 05.2012