Tiffany C.

Ross
2113 Hayes Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 Phone: (641) 208-5384 Email: tiffanycarole@hotmail.com
EDUCATION

Drake University: Des Moines, IA Master of Science in Elementary Education Endorsements: K-8 Reading (148) and PK-3 Unified ECSE (100)
GPA: 3.95 Iowa Teaching Folder # Pending

Jun 2010-May 2013

Iowa State University: Ames, IA Bachelor of Science in Psychology

GPA: 3.69 Graduated with Honors and Distinction

Aug 2003-Dec 2006

STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Head Start Student Teacher: Ames, IA Educational Service Center Ames Community School District Curricula used: Creative Curriculum GOLD and Second Step

Mar 2013-May 2013

Provided learning opportunities to support the wide range of academic and developmental needs of students based on the Creative Curriculum GOLD continuum objectives Assessed student understanding in areas of development through on the spot assessment and student work samples

1st Grade Student Teacher: Bondurant, IA Jan 2013-Mar 2013 Anderson Elementary School Bondurant- Farrar Community School District Curricula used: GO Math!, ScienceFusion, and Pearson my World Social Studies
Planned and implemented instruction based on Iowa Core objectives and assessment data Differentiated instruction by content, product, and process to meet individual student needs Managed classroom environment by incorporating school-wide model of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS)

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

4th Grade Practicum Student: Des Moines, IA Greenwood Elementary Des Moines Public School District

25 hours

Reflected upon and adjusted small group science instruction to better align with effective teaching strategies through video-analysis and coding of teaching behaviors Integrated science instruction with other content areas with historical science short stories and shared reading

2nd Grade Practicum Student: Ankeny, IA Westwood Elementary Ankeny Community School District

10 hours

Developed differentiated math curriculum that addressed student needs for both large and small group instruction Reinforced mathematical concepts with the use of differentiated math games

Reading Resource Practicum Student: West Des Moines , IA Jordan Creek Elementary West Des Moines Community School District

10 hours

Planned and administered guided reading instruction with focus placed on meaning, syntax, and visual information Observed one-on-one Reading Recovery instruction sessions

Kindergarten Practicum Student: Slater, IA Ballard West Elementary Ballard Community School District

40 hours

Instructed students in large group reading comprehension strategies Helped manage literacy center rotations and instruction

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Full-Time Childcare Provider: Huxley, IA The Whistle Stop Academy

Aug 2007-Jan 2013

Assisted certified teachers within the Universal Preschool Program Planned before and after school activities for Pre K-K students Collaborated with colleagues on behavior intervention plans for individual students

Full-Time Y Kids Summer Camp Provider: Milford, IA Okoboji Elementary School

May 2012-Aug 2012

Organized indoor and outdoor activities for children ages 4-12 that aligned with each weeks Camp Theme Encouraged summer reading by supplying books, engaging in read-alouds, and providing time each day for independent reading

Weekly Reading Tutor: Des Moines, IA Greenwood Elementary School

Jan 2012-May 2012

Assessed strengths and weaknesses of a third-grade student in order to provide appropriate one-on-one instruction Designed direct and guided instruction that corresponded with students needs Monitored daily progress of student through running records, fluency scales, and Dolce sight word recognition and accuracy

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

Reviewer for the Iowa Science Teachers Journal Junior Achievement Volunteer Dance Marathon Volunteer Delta Delta Delta Omega Delta Chapter Active Member National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) Psi Chi, Honor Society in Psychology Member of LAS Honors Program Choreographer for ISU Hip Hop Dance Club (HHDC)

Fall 2012-Present Fall 2011 Spring 2005 & Spring 2006 Spring 2004-Fall 2006 Spring 2004-Spring 2005 Spring 2004-Spring 2005 Fall 2004-Fall 2006 Fall 2004-Spring 2006

TIFFANYCAROLE@HOTMAIL.COM 2113 HAYES AVENUE AMES, IA 50010 (641) 208 -5384