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    Dana Swanson is a recent graduate of Drake University seeking a teaching position. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education with endorsements in Secondary English, ESL, and Reading. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Writing. During her time at Drake, she gained extensive teaching experience through student teaching placements and practicums. She has demonstrated skills in lesson planning, assessment, collaboration, and working with diverse students. Swanson also has international teaching experience and received awards for her global service. She holds leadership positions and has worked in education, childcare, and food service roles.

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    Dana Swanson is a recent graduate of Drake University seeking a teaching position. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education with endorsements in Secondary English, ESL, and Reading. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Writing. During her time at Drake, she gained extensive teaching experience through student teaching placements and practicums. She has demonstrated skills in lesson planning, assessment, collaboration, and working with diverse students. Swanson also has international teaching experience and received awards for her global service. She holds leadership positions and has worked in education, childcare, and food service roles.

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    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

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