Darian Wauneka

darianwauneka21@gmail.com | 928-266-3141

SUMMARY

An ambitious, enthusiacitc, and dedicated first year teacher seeking a teaching position 1st-3rd. I
can plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that will progress students in their learning and
development. I have a positive approach to learning, and an ability to delivering lessons with
confidence.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma August 2014 - May 2018

Rehoboth Christian School

Associate of Arts, Education August 2018 - December 2021

Diné College, Tsaile, Arizona

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education August 2022 - May 2024

Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

HIGHLIGHTS:

Chief Manuelito Scholar Fall 2023 - Spring 2024

Dean’s List Scholar Fall 2022 - Spring 2024

Graduating Summa Cum Laude,

Arizona State University Spring 2024

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Intern Student Teacher, Tsehootsooi Primary Learning Center, Fort Defiance, AZ

January 2022 - May 2022
● Observed and assisted in mini-lessons weekly with students
● Took responsibility for helping mentor teacher guide students to intervention
 ● Observed lessons in all academic areas such as math, ELA, writing, science

Intern Student Teacher, Tsehootsooi Primary Learning Center, Fort Defiance, AZ

August 2022 - May 2023
● Implemented lessons for small group activities in ELA and math.
● Taught mini-lessons for at-risk students and assisting in micro teaches.
● Observed lessons and collaborated with Professional Learning Communities such
as attending discussions.

Intern Student Teacher, Tsehootsooi Primary Learning Center, Fort Defiance, AZ

August 2023 - December 2023
● Created and implemented small group lessons, observations, established a
positive learning environment among students.
● Assisted with daily classroom operations, and supported student progress
tracking.
● Attended Professional Learning Communities

Full-Time Student Teaching, Tsehootsooi Intermediate Learning Center, Fort Defiance, AZ

January 2024 - May 2024
● Created standard based lesson plans, classroom management, graded and
evaluated student assignments, communitcated with staff and students to provide
feedback and discuss instructional strategies, collaborated with mentor teacher to
co-plan, co-teach engaging lessons to diverse student population.
● Implemented whole and small group instruction, completed evaulation and
mirco-teaches.
● Assisted in Parent Teacher conferences, assisted in intervention programs such as
Read 180, System 44, Waggle ELA, Waggle Math, and Do The Math.

SKILLS

Language: Native American, Navajo language

Technology: Google, Microsoft, Canva app, smartboards
Classroom: Student Engagement, Standards based lesson planning, classroom management, and
building relationships with staff and students