Savannah Scallon

scallons@uni.edu
(515)745-9202

Education:

Education First January 2016-March 2016

● Studied Spanish in Costa Rica and graduated at the B2 level
● Improved Spanish speaking skills
● Lived with a host family that only spoke Spanish
● Developed cultural horizons
University of Northern Iowa August 2016-Present
● Have earned over 100 credit hours
● Vice President of Spanish Honors Society
● Working towards a degree in Spanish teaching and Teaching English as a Second Language

Field Experiences:

Bergman Academy Spring 2019

Spanish Classroom for Students in Preschool-8th Grade
● Created and taught lesson using comprehensible input
● Taught about the Latin American cultures
● Integrated technology into lessons
● Assisted students and coordinating teacher with Latin American festival
Hansen Elementary School Spring 2018
Special Education Classroom for 3rd and 4th Graders
● Developed two lessons for students to apply phonics and word analysis skills to decode words 
● Adapted each lesson to meet the needs of each student
● Conducted one-on-one reading assessments
● Provided a positive learning environment
Westridge Elementary School December 2015
Level 2 and Level 3 Special Education Classrooms for Students in Kindergarten-5th Grade
● Prepared lessons and adapted each lesson to meet the needs of each student
● Helped assess a student’s Individualized Educational Program
● Utilized curriculum-based assessment to monitor the progress of students
● Helped students learn life skills
● Analyzed and improved upon effectiveness of employed teaching strategies
Indian Hills Junior High August 2014
Spanish Ⅰ Classroom for 8th Graders
● Observed teaching practices and student behaviors
● Assisted in daily classroom activities
● Motivated students to speak Spanish

Employment:

Child Care Provider 2014-2018

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● Watched and took care of up to 60 kids from the ages of kindergarten through 6​ grade
● Prepared snacks and monitored field trips
● Communicated with parents on a daily basis both in person and on the phone
● Taught children new games
● Certified in CPR, First-Aid, Child Abuse Training, Mandatory Reporter, and Blood Borne Pathogens
through the Red Cross Association
Babysitter ​2010-Present
●Watch and take care of children between the ages of infant-10, usually watching
2-5 kids for 6-8 hours on the weekend
● Prepare meals
● Plan activities for children by bringing over new games to play and teach
Independent Contractor June 2018-June 2019
● Provided 24/7 services for an individual with intellectual disabilities
● Provided meals and transfer to community outings
● Provided support for academic and social goals for individual
● Prepared daily activities
● Assisted and taught life skills
● Encouraged healthy habits, use of coping skills and appropriate conversational skills

Volunteer Work:

Young Women’s Christian Association August

2016-Present
English Teacher
● Prepare lessons to improve English language development
● Create a positive learning environment
● Connect learning to real world experiences