Katie Amonson

2035 Creekview Ct., Waukee, Iowa 50263

(C) 515-494-4301

knamonson@gmail.com

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

May 2017

May 2015

Professional Experience
Instructional Coaching in Iowa, Research Assistant
September 2016-December 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 2016-present
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
Des Moines Public Schools

Moulton Elementary, Ms.

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

Waukee Schools

West Des Moines Schools

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

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. Weston March-May, 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