Rylee Slesk

(435) 668-8556 rbeecrof@dmail.dixie.edu

Professional Profile
I have experience creating lesson plans that integrate SIOP components and the State Core Curriculum.
Adapting lessons according to the needs of each student in my classroom is a priority of mine.
I understand how to apply modifications in order for ESL students to succeed.
Administering and analyzing assessments are key to guiding my instruction.
Working in a fast pace environment has taught me how to adapt to diverse situations, personalities, and conflicts.
Conducting LLI lessons have taught me how to guide students in finding success in reading.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Dixie State University
St. George, Utah
Utah Level One Educator License Grades K-6
ESL Endorsement
Passed Elementary Education Praxis
Received Dean Scholarship
Honored as Student of the Semester at Dixie State University

Graduation: May 2015

Fall 2011-Spring 2015

Fall 2014

Relevant Experience
SEE Internship
Grade 2

Washington Elementary

Mentor Teacher: Myra Baker and Carol Wood

Washington, Utah
Fall 2014-Spring 2015

-Taught differentiated lessons in both small and whole groups.

-Participated in LLI, Dibels, and Math trainings.
-Taught LLI lessons to 4 groups who were below 2nd grade reading level.
Practicum
Grade 3

Washington Elementary

Mentor Teacher: Teri Pay

Grade 1

Washington, Utah
Spring 2014

Sandstone Elementary

Mentor Teacher: Robin Campbell

St. George, Utah

Fall 2013

-Interacted with students in both small groups and individually.

-Taught reading interventions to help improve low-level learners' reading skills.
-Established differentiated lesson plans and taught them while being supervised by both my mentor teacher
and by a supervisor.
Volunteer
Basketball Tournament
Bellingham, Washington
Fall 2013
-Helped in a basketball youth tournament (grades 3-8). I helped organize the basketball games,
concessions, and budgeting.
Valor Hall Academy
St. George, Utah
Spring 2013
-Tutored a second grade student who was below grade-level in math.
Riverside Elementary

Washington, Utah

Fall 2012

-Observed and helped a second grade classroom during their math instruction.

Staheli Family Farm

Washington, Utah

Fall 2010

-Taught elementary students (grades K-3) regarding the life cycle of domestic animals.
Work Experience
SEE student
Washington Elementary
Washington, Utah
Mentor Teacher: Myra Baker and Carol Wood
Fall 2014-Spring 2015
-Taught differentiated lessons in a second grade classroom.
-Conducted and taught 4 LLI groups to students who were below 2nd grade reading level.
Seagull Book,
Washington, Utah
Spring 2011-Summer 2014
-Employee & Trainer
Washington City Community Center, Washington, Utah
Fall 2009-Spring 2011
-Employee of ConcessionsInta Juice, Washington, Utah St. George, Utah
Spring 2008-Spring 2009
-Employee & Trainer

Rylee Slesk
(435) 668-8556
rbeecrof@dmail.dixie.edu
References:
Rex Wilkey
Washington County Assistant Superintendent Elementary Education
(435)673-3553 x.5177
Kelly Mitchell
Principal at Washington Elementary
kelly.mitchell@washk12.org
Cari Buckner
Dixie State University Assistant Professor
(435)879-4252