Katlynn Sammons 900 65th St. Apt.

#45

Windsor Heights, IA 50324

Email: katlynn.sammons@gmail.com Education

Drake University, Des Moines, IA Bachelor in science of Education in Secondary Teacher Education Endorsement Areas: Art K-8 Art 5-12 May 2013

BA in Art History

Teaching Experience

Secondary Art Student Teacher

March 2013 to May 2013

Weeks Middle School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, IA I will instruct students in Principles of Design: pattern, rhythm, balance, emphasis, harmony, variety, and unity I will collaborate with teachers in staff development I will use research based techniques

Elementary Art Student Teacher Jefferson Elementary School 2425 Watrous Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50231 Instructed students in the elements of art: line, texture, shape, form, space, color, and value Designed units of instruction using Understanding by Design curriculum framework, Des Moines Art Curriculum, and the Common Core to develop units Used formative, summative, and pre-assessments to evaluate student growth. Used Differentiated instruction strategies, such as TPS (Think, Pair, and Share), learning contracts, varying organizers, and varied questioning strategies to meet the individual needs of learners Used research based techniques Collaborated with teachers in staff development and cross-curricular work January 2013 to March 2013

Practicum Experience Urbandale Middle School 7701 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50322 Used formative, summative, and pre-assessments to evaluate student growth Instructed student in Principles of Art: pattern, rhythm, balance, emphasis, harmony, variety, and unity Collaborated with mentor teacher on lesson plans Designed units of instruction using Understanding by Design curriculum framework Spring 2012 Spring 2012

Waukee Middle School 905 Warrior Lane, Waukee, IA 50322 Observed special education for ten hours

Lincoln High School 2600 SW 9th street, Des Moines, IA 50315

Spring 2011

Instructed students in the Elements of Art: line, texture, shape, form, space, color, and value Observed collaborative lessons with fellow art teacher Worked with mentor teacher in instructing students on a unit about color

Vacation Bible School Ottumwa Community Church, 305 S. Walnut Ave. Ottumwa, IA 52501 Summers: 2009-2012

Collaborated with fellow leaders to create an engaging environment for children. I was put into intense situations with over thirty children all under the age of five. This allowed me to keep organized and focused on the childrens well fare. The children were to follow rules set up by me and fellow leaders of the group and were to accomplish tasks that were assigned each station we were attending. This opportunity allowed me the environment to interact with children and their parents as well.

Licensure

Iowa Standard Licensure: Art Education

Pending

Professional Development

Understanding By Design Differentiated Instruction Response to intervention

Shanahan Framework Writing to Learn

Blooms Taxonomy Gradual Release of Responsibility

Big 7 Comprehension strategies

Technology Skills

PowerPoint Photoshop

Google.docs

Prezi

Wiki

Awards

42nd annual Juried Student Exhibition: Jurors Choice in Sculpture

References

Susan VanderHarr, Elementary Art Teacher at Jefferson Elementary, Des Moines Public School District. 2425 Watrous Ave. Des Moines, IA 50231. susan.koenigvandehaar@dmschools.org. (515) 2428416. Bryan Wyldes, Pastor, Elder of Worship & Youth Discipleship of Ottumwa Community Church, Walnut Ave. Ottumwa, IA 52501. bwyldes@aol.com. Jon Lindaman, Middle School Art Instructor. Urbandale Community School District | Urbandale, IA 50322. lindamanj@urbandale.k12.ia.us. (515) 457-6619.