Dana Swanson

34 th

1245
Street, Des Moines I A 50311720-394-1281da na.swanson@drake.edu
21446 Ti m Ta m Circle, Park er, CO 80138dana.swanson92@gmai l.co m

Objective:
To be a teacher who not only teaches content but encourages students to
become lifelong learners. I want to inspire, motivate, and influence students to do
their best by believing in them and maintain high standards for all students.

Education
Drake University, Des Moines, IA, USA
May 2015
GPA: 3.74/4.0

Bachelor of Science in Education

Endorsements: Secondary English, ESL, Reading
Bachelor of Arts in Writing

Teaching Experience

1245 34 th Street, Des Moines IA 50311720394-1281dana.swanson92@gmail.com

Constructed
innovative lesson plan for RTI

Student Teaching Spring 2015

Hiatt Middle School January 26th-March 13th

Assessed and evaluated students based on Iowa Common Core Standard Based Grading
Collaborated in a learning team to create stations and plan lessons

Meredith Middle School March 23rd-May 8th

Administered standardized assessment with accommodations of read aloud and extended time
Created lessons for intermediate and beginner English Language Learners
Evaluated phonics skills through assessment of spelling

Practicum Experience
Lincoln High School ESL Level 1/ New Comer Spring 2014

Planned and collaborated with mentor teacher to produce a differentiated lesson plan

Urbandale Middle School 6th grade Literacy class Fall 2013

Implemented the gradual release of responsibility while teaching annotation

Roosevelt High School ESL classroom Spring 2013

Practiced fluency with students through a Readers Theatre

Harding Middle School 8th grade honors English Spring 2012

Worked one-on-one with students during independent work

Over-Seas Experience
Prepa Tec- Tecnolgico de Monterey in Guadalajara, Mexico for Spring Break 2014
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Demonstrated writing techniques

Collaborated with group to create presentation

Holy Cross Primary School in San Pedro, Belize January 2014

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Created lesson plans outside of content area

Educational Achievements
Olson Outstanding Global Service-Learning Student Award for 2014
Exceptional Experiential Learning Student Group Award for 2014
Member of Sigma Tau Delta (English Honors Fraternity)
On-Campus Leadership
Recruitment and Marketing Vice President of Alpha Delta Pi- Theta Eta Sorority Chapter for
2014& 2013
Outstanding Greek (Fraternity and Sorority) Leader 2013
Spring Leadership Conference Planning Committee Member for 2013 and 2014
Philanthropy Chair of Alpha Delta Pi- Theta Eta Sorority Chapter for 2012

Service Leadership
Taught reading and writing for Light of the Nations Vacation Bible School to newcomers
during Summer of 2014
Cleaned and Cooked at Ronald McDonald House of Des Moines Fall 2013, Spring 2013,
Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011
Literacy Tutor for Boys and Girls Club of Des Moines Fall 2011
Employment History
Complex Manager, August 2011- Current
Drake University Recreation Services, Des Moines, IA, USA
Supervised student employees
Evaluated student employees for semester evaluations
Certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED
Nanny, June 2014-August 2014
Bairds Family, Aurora, CO, USA
Scheduled educational activities for children
Tutored in reading
Managed schedule for competitive children hockey players
B.A.S.E Program Aid, May 2012-January 2014
Mammoth Heights Elementary, Douglas County School District, Parker, CO, USA
Managed childrens behaviors on field trips
Played with children
Communicated with parents on a daily basis
Team Member Trainer, August 2009-August 2011
Taco Bell, Parker, CO, USA
Handled money
Trained new team members on register and how to give great customer service
2011 Taco Bell Scholarship Winner