Shannan Belden

1900 Cedar St. F107 Norwalk, IA 50211 Phone: (515) 681-1863, e-mail: shannanbelden@gmail.com

Objective

To achieve the position of a Social Studies teacher at the secondary level.

Education

MAT, Secondary Education, Social Studies and TAG Endorsements Drake University BS, Social Sciences Upper Iowa University AA, Liberal Arts Monterey Peninsula College

January 2011 to May 2012

February 2008 to March 2009

September 2001 to August 2002

Student Teaching

Hoover High School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, IA 50310 y y y y y y y y y

January 2009 to Present

Collaborated with mentor teacher in how to adapt curriculum, materials and instructional strategies to benefit all learners. Evaluated student growth using an evidence collection process. Maintained parent communication through student conferences, and direct contact. Facilitated student growth in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking. Used differentiated instructional strategies to meet the individual needs of learners. Promoted critical and analytical thinking using inquiry-based instructional strategies. Aligned my curriculum with the Iowa Common Core Standards and District Benchmarks. Used data-driven assessments to help inform instructional practices. Managed my classroom through the development of engaging and meaningful learning experiences. August 2003 to August 2007

Professional Experience

Shannans Day Care, Norwalk, IA 50211 y Managed up to 12 children on a daily basis

Practicum Experience

Lincoln RAILS Academy, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, IA 50310 y
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March 2011 to May 2011

Observed successful classroom management practices in a 9 grade History classroom. September 2011 to November 2011

Eastview 8/9, Norwalk Public School District, Norwalk, IA 50211 y

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Observed research-based instructional practices in an 8 grade Social Studies classroom. November 2011

Norwalk Middle School, Norwalk Public School District, Norwalk, IA 50211 y Other Work Experience Honors and Activities

Observed research-based instructional practices for gifted learners in the Talented and Gifted Program. August 2007 to August 2010

CDS Global, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Upper Iowa University Academic Presidents List, 2008 Upper Iowa University Academic Excellence Award, 2009 Des Moines Area Community College Academic Excellence Award, 2010 Des Moines Area Community College Academic Presidents List, 2010 Writer/Photographer, Urban Vibe, Des Moines Area Community College, 2010 Photographer, Expressions Magazine, Des Moines Area Community College, 2011 Kappa Delta Pi, Drake University, 2012

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Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet Experience in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Wikispaces, Eportfolios, Infinite Campus, BlackBoard

Licensure

Iowa Teacher Licensure: Social Studies/Talented and Gifted

Pending

References

Matthew Walsh, History Department, Des Moines Area Community College Urban Campus, 1100 7th Street, Building 1 Room 245, Des Moines, IA 50314, mrwalsh@dmacc.edu, (515) 248-7232 Amber Graeber, Curriculum Director- Social Studies/World Languages/Advanced Placement, Des Moines Public School District, 901 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, amber.graeber@dmps.k12.ia.us, (515) 242-7947 Todd Hodgkinson, Assistant Professor of Secondary Education, School of Education, Drake University, 3206 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311, todd.hodgkinson@drake.edu, (515) 271-4564