ANNA G.

PENLAND
1528 Cedar Drive, Adel, Iowa 50003(515) 729-4467anna.penland@drake.edu
EDUCATION

Drake University
Bachelor of Science & Education, Elementary Education
Concentration: K-8, Reading
GPA: 3.83
Awards: Presidential Scholarship Recipient; Deans List (two semesters);
Presidents List (four semesters)
Study Abroad: Volunteered at Holy Cross Anglican School
Co-taught lessons in a preschool classroom.

STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Western Hills Elementary School

Elementary Teacher, 5th Grade

Des Moines, IA
May 2015

San Mateo, Belize

January 2015

West Des Moines, IA

March-May 2015

Shuler Elementary School

Clive, IA
Elementary Teacher, 3rd Grade
January-March 2015
Taught a persuasive writing unit by using mentor texts and modeling the writing process.
Led four book clubs and encouraged open discussion and critical thinking related to
the materials.
Analyzed assessment data to form math rotation groups to meet the needs of all students
in the classroom.
Facilitated morning meetings every day to create a comfortable learning community for
the students.

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Webster Elementary School
Junior Achievement, 1st Grade
Taught five lessons from the Junior Achievement Our Families Booklet.

Urbandale, IA
Fall 2014

Jordan Creek Elementary School

Junior Achievement, 3rd Grade
Adjusted curriculum to better fit the students particular learning needs.
5th Grade Classroom
Interacted with students in small group setting.

West Des Moines, IA

Fall 2014

Oak Park Elementary School

2nd Grade Classroom
Worked one-on-one with students to improve reading and math skills.

Des Moines, IA
Fall 2013

Shuler Elementary School

3rd Grade Classroom
Observed strategies and classroom management.

Clive, IA
Fall 2012

Spring 2014

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Hubbell Elementary School
Reading Tutor for credit

Des Moines, IA
Spring/Fall 2014

Westside Kids Daycare Center

Childcare Aid

Waukee, IA
Summer 2014