Delaney Kyriss

8014 S 155th Avenue · Omaha, NE 68138 · (402) 515-0260 · delaney.kyriss@yahoo..com

Summary of Qualifications
-Passionate educator with a commitment to children’s educational needs and development
-Focused on incorporating problem solving, reasoning, representations, communication, and
connections into the math classroom
-Dedicated to inspiring hope, igniting the imagination, and instilling a love of learning
-Experienced in diverse communities and tutoring one-on-one

Education B.S. in Education, focus in Secondary Education Expected May 2020

University of Nebraska at Omaha GPA: 3.409

B.S. in Mathematics, focus in Mathematics Education Expected May 2020

University of Nebraska at Omaha GPA: 3.409

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Clinical Practice: Student Teaching January 2020- Present

Andersen Middle School- IM3, Algebra
Millard Public Schools; Omaha, NE
• Adopted distinctive research-based strategies that catered to each individual learning style
• Aligned activities, lessons, and objectives to the Course Guide as well as the Nebraska State Standards
• Improved classroom management skills by setting clear expectations daily
• Incorporated the co-teaching model weekly in order to utilize all resources in the classroom
• Participated in staff meetings, professional development days, and parent-teacher conferences

Final Practicum Fall 2019

Bellevue West High School- Geometry
Bellevue Public Schools; Bellevue, NE

• Completed 55 hours of field experience

• Emphasized creating a co-taught classroom by utilizing station and parallel teaching
• Implemented accommodations for students with IEP’s and/or 504 plan’s
• Utilized Schoology to post notes, answer keys, and recorded lessons

Advanced Practicum Spring 2019

Thomas Jefferson High School- Algebra 2
Council Bluffs Community School District; Council Bluffs, IA

• Completed 57 hours of field experience

• Collaborated with mentor teacher to develop lesson plans
• Created a positive environment by implementing a non-discriminatory classroom
• Individualized hands-on lessons according to students’ interests, strengths, and needs
• Accommodated students by being available before and after class for extra help

Intermediate Practicum Fall 2018

R.M Marrs Magnet Center- 7th & 8th grade Math
Omaha Public Schools; Omaha, NE

• Completed 60 hours of field experience

• Developed four lesson plans presented in small group and whole class settings
• Created and executed review games before exams
• Assisted students with daily work
 LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Vice President of Operations (August 2017 to May 2018)

Kappa Delta; University of Nebraska · Lincoln, NE August 2016 to May 2018

• Facilitated communication between appointed officers, members, and council
• Focused on creating chapter excellence goals and assisting the chapter into meeting those goals
• Co-created our philanthropic events for Prevent Child Abuse of America

Volunteer Math Tutor

Success Academy · Omaha, NE August 2019 to Present

• 3 hours per week at a set time and location
• Tutored fellow students in Intermediate Algebra and College Algebra
• Offered additional hours at request if needed
• Assisted in assignments and review

ACHIEVEMENTS & CERTIFICATIONS

Young Scholars Scholarship Program August 2018 to May 2020

Participated in philanthropic work with Washington Elementary twice a year to educate children about college, encourage
them to attend in the future, and give them a tour around University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Certification

• Local Substitute Teaching Permit December 2020