Katherine Kalmes

Objective Education
Drake University - Des Moines, Iowa

Educator

To obtain a Secondary Language Arts and Journalism teaching position in a district with a strong Language Arts curriculum and a reputation for excellence.

Honors: Deans List: Spring 2012, Bachelors of Science in Education in Secondary Education Fall 2012, Fall 2013 Endorsements: English and Journalism Presidents List: Spring Bachelors of Arts in English 2013
Will Graduate: May 2014 GPA: 3.60 on 4.00 scale

Experience Contact Information

Current (until May 17th): 1109 26th St. Des Moines, IA 50311 Permanent: 271 Albert Terrace Wheeling, IL 60090 Cell: (847)239-2899 E-mail: katie.e.kalmes@gmail.com Secondary E-mail: katherine.kalmes@drake.edu Student Teaching
Valley High School - West Des Moines, Iowa High School English Student Teacher January 2014 - Present Plan and present lessons in Modern British Literature and Creative Writing based off unit plans on the Victorian Era and short stories that were designed utilizing the Understanding by Design Framework. Assist students one-on-one and in small and large groups on analyzing and interpreting literature as well as writing and revising poetry. Use differentiated instructional strategies, such as tiered activities, flexible grouping, learning contracts, curriculum compacting, and acceleration practices to meet the individual needs of learners. Align curriculum with the Iowa Common Core Standards and Benchmarks. Evaluate student growth using an evidence collection process. Use data-driven assessments to help inform instructional practices. Maintain parent communication through student conferences and direct contract through E-mail and phone calls.

Involvement Member, Sigma Tau Delta the

Practicums
Urbandale High School - Urbandale, Iowa High School English and Journalism Student Teacher August 2013 - December 2013 Assisted students individually and in small groups on grammar instruction and review. Assisted in classes ranging from Fundamentals of Writing to Honors English. Facilitated student growth in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visually expressing. Roosevelt High School - Des Moines, Iowa High School English Student Teacher January 2012 - May 2012 Planned and presented lessons covering A Brave New World by Aldous Huxley in 12th grade English. Collaborated with colleagues in weekly staff development meetings.

International English Honor Society, Nu Alpha Chapter Graduated from the Donald V. Adams Leadership Academy Completed ELM (Emerging Leaders Model) Attended Spring Leadership Conference 2011

Technical Skills
Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Powerpoint Adobe Programs - InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator Wordpress Prezi Google - Drive, Calendar, Plus Infinite Campus turnitin.com remind101.com LiveBinder

Work
Center for the Gifted, Summer Wonders - Glenview, IL Teachers Assistant and Teacher Summers and Winters 2009 - 2013 Worked as a Teachers Assistant during winter and summer school sessions in classrooms of K-5 graders. Interacted with gifted students on a regular basis and provide one-on-one time with challenged students such as those with sensory processing disorder and ADD. Interacted with the students parents reporting back to them on how their child was progressing.