Katie Amonson

2035 Creekview Ct., Waukee, Iowa 50263

knamonson@gmail.com

(C) 515-494-4301

Education______________________________________________________________________________________
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Master of Science in Teaching: Drake University, Des Moines Iowa
May 2017
Reading Endorsement
ESL Endorsement
100+ hours of approved practicum in diverse classrooms
Bachelor of Arts: University of Iowa- Iowa City, Iowa
May 2015
Majored in Anthropology and Psychology
Minored in Human Relations and Aging Services

Professional
Experience___________________________________________________________________________
Instructional Coaching in Iowa, Research Assistant
September 2016December 2016
Drake University School of Education- Des Moines. Iowa
Actively participated in creating and implementing surveys for instructional coaches in Iowa.
Researched the instructional coaching methods in Iowa school districts to observe the benefits and
drawbacks
Worked with faculty and staff in the state of Iowa to successfully research the effects of
instructional coaching.
Problem Based Learning, Research Collector
September 2016- December
2016
Drake University School of Education- Des Moines, Iowa
Collected data on problem-based teaching techniques at Des Moines public schools.
Ensured that the data collected aligned with the research administered at the University of
Pennsylvania.
HopeKids Facilitator
April 2016present
Lutheran Church of Hope- West Des Moines, Iowa
Implemented curriculum for weekend programming.
Checking in, overseeing, and assessing the needs of volunteers and children for the weekend
services.

Practicum
Experience_______________________________________________________________________________
Waukee Schools
Des Moines Public Schools

Moulton Elementary, Ms.

Bartell, 1st grade
Carver Elementary, Edwards,
1st grade
Monroe Elementary, Mrs.
Clayton, 3rd grade
King Elementary, Mrs.
Cousins, 5th grade
Meredith Middle School, Mrs.
Winger 6th-8th ELL

Brookview Elementary,
Waukee School District,
Mrs. Skogerbo, 2nd grade
South Middle School, Mr.
Fetters, 6th grade

West Des Moines Schools

Hillside Elementary, West

Des Moines School
District, Mr. Wilson, 4th
grade
Western Hills Elementary,
West Des Moines School
District, Mrs. Pals, 4th
Grade

Student Teaching
Experience_____________________________________________________________________

Delaware Elementary, Southeast Polk School District, Kindergarten, Mrs. Kuebler

January- March,
2017
Willard Elementary School, Des Moines Public School District, 3rd-5th ELL, Mrs. Denson MarchMay, 2017

Certifications and
Skills___________________________________________________________________________________

FAST certified
STEM tutor at the Boys and Girls Club of
Iowa
Diverse classroom settings
Experience with instructional coaching

TESOL certified
Blood Borne Pathogens certified
Mandatory Reporter
Girls on the Run Coach