Katie Amonson

2035 Creekview Ct., Waukee, Iowa 50263 (C) 515-494-4301

knamonson@gmail.com

Education
Master of Science in Teaching: Drake University, Des Moines Iowa
May 2017
Reading Endorsement
ESL Endorsement
100+ hours of approved practicum in diverse classrooms
Bachelor of Arts: University of Iowa- Iowa City, Iowa
May 2015
Majored in Anthropology and Psychology
Minored in Human Relations and Aging Services
Professional Experience
Instructional Coaching in Iowa, Research Assistant September 2016-
December 2016
Drake University School of Education- Des Moines. Iowa
Actively participated in creating and implementing surveys for instructional coaches in Iowa.
Researched the instructional coaching methods in Iowa school districts to observe the benefits and
drawbacks
Worked with faculty and staff in the state of Iowa to successfully research the effects of
instructional coaching.

Problem Based Learning, Research Collector September 2016- December

2016
Drake University School of Education- Des Moines, Iowa
Collected data on problem-based teaching techniques at Des Moines public schools.
Ensured that the data collected aligned with the research administered at the University of
Pennsylvania.

HopeKids Facilitator April 2016-

present
Lutheran Church of Hope- West Des Moines, Iowa
Implemented curriculum for weekend programming.
Checking in, overseeing, and assessing the needs of volunteers and children for the weekend
services.

Volunteer Experience
STEM Tutor, Boys and Girls Club of Iowa March 2015-
November 2015
Coach, Girls on the Run March 2017-May
2017

Student Teaching Experience

Delaware Elementary, Southeast Polk School District, Kindergarten, Mrs. Kuebler January-
March, 2017
Communicated and supported mentor teacher on lesson planning and implementation
Designed and enforced lessons for all kindergarten content areas while teaching full time

Willard Elementary School, Des Moines Public School District, 3rd-5th ELL, Mrs. Weston March-
May, 2017
Upcoming student teaching placement

Practicum Experience
Moulton Elementary, Ms. Bartell, 1st grade September 2015-
December 2015
Assisted students throughout the day working on various content areas activates
 Administered assessments, filed and organized information for conferences

Brookview Elementary, Waukee School District, Mrs. Skogerbo, 2nd grade February 2016-
April 2016
Planned and implemented lessons in writing and math
Worked with students on small group activities to check for understanding

Certifications
FAST certified Blood Borne Pathogens certified
TESOL certified Mandatory Reporter