Tianna Loras College Cell: 352.585.

4964
1450 Alta Vista St.; Box 1337 Portfolio:
Sunderland Dubuque, IA 52001 http://tiannasstudentteaching.weebly.com/
Tianna.Sunderland@loras.edu

Education Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Anticipated (May 2017)

Loras College, Dubuque, IA
Endorsements: Early Childhood, Special Education, Mathematics
GPA: Cumulative 3.7/4.0;
Guild of St. Genesius (Theater Honor Society)
President (2016-2017); Secretary/Treasurer (2015-2016)
Performance: 24-Hour Theater Projects (4); DuProv (Improvisation);
R.U.R.; Christmas Radio Show; Feiffers People, Blacklight
Shakespeare, A Flea In Her Ear,
Technical: Set Designer, Spotlight (Dogfight and 9 to 5), and Lights (One
Acts)

Diploma (June 2013)

Springstead High School, Spring Hill, FL
International Baccalaureate Program
Overall GPA: 4.5 ; 3.8
Theatrical Musicals: Suessical the Musical; A Christmas Carol (twice);
Anything Goes

Teaching/Field: Classroom Observation (2009-Present)

Hernando County, FL and Dubuque County, IA
Day care, preschool, and elementary through 3rd grade.

Tutoring (2012- Present)

Private and public systems in Dubuque, IA; high school in Springhill, FL
Elementary and middle school Math, Reading, Writing

Teaching Experience Student Teaching | Epworth Elementary School (January 2017- March
2017)
Dubuque, IA (Preschool)
- Designed and taught one unit aligned with the objectives of the Gold
Assessment and aimed at developing their social, cognitive, and motor
skills.
- Identified and implemented strategies for behavior management in the
classroom.
- Identified and implemented strategies in order to differentiate my instruction
to meet the needs of all students.
Student Teaching | Kennedy Elementary (March 2017- Present)
Dubuque, IA(First Grade)
- Designed and implemented a reading unit with differentiated instruction for
each level of groups.
- Identified and implemented strategies to identify reading deficiency
common with students who have characteristics of dyslexia.
- Planned with cooperating teacher to gradual take on more responsibility in
the classroom.
 Junior Student Teaching | Saint Columbkille Elementary School (September
2016- December 2016)
Dubuque, IA (First Grade)
- Co-taught with cooperating teacher to create and implement lessons.
- Planned and taught a lesson activating prior knowledge of sounds to
introduce students to new words.

Mentor | Lincoln Elementary (September 2016- December 2016)

Dubuque, IA (3rd Grade)
- Assisted a student with developing their reading and comprehension skills.
- Utilized classroom iPads to integrate technology as a mind tool in lessons
and activities.

Employment Camp Counselor (Summers 2015/2016)

Good Counsel Camp, Floral City, FL
Guided youth, ages 7-15, as Arts & Crafts Instructor, Program Assistant, and
Cabin Supervisor.

Childcare (2006-Present)
Multiple families, Spring Hill, FL, and Dubuque, IA

Campus Dining Student Manager (January 2014-Present)

Loras College

Community Belize J-Term Trip (January 2016)

Cultural immersion trip with service focused on teaching/observation/one-on-one
special ed tutoring in a primary school.

Morton, MS Service Trip (January 2015)

Week-long excursion involving small group work in an elementary school and
one-on-one tutoring with a first-grade boy.

Leadership President | Guild of Saint Genesius (Theatre Honor Society)

Loras College, Dubuque IA (August 2016- Present)
- Coordinated Guild of Saint Genesius events and theatre productions.
- Coordinated service projects.
Secretary and Treasurer | Guild of Saint Genesius
Loras College, Dubuque, IA (August 2015-May 2016

Accomplishments
Deans List (6 of 7 semesters)
Dyslexia Training Certificate
- Completed an online training from NESSY
Sunderland, Tianna (2016) Culture is in the Spirit of the Heart. Presented at
Loras College Legacy Symposium, Dubuque, IA.
Sunderland, Tianna (2015) Morton, Mississippi Service Trip. Presented at
Loras College Legacy Symposium, Dubuque, IA