Cana Knight

***** *. **** ******

Phoenix, AZ ***32

928-***-****

Cana@relativeintellig

ence.com

Objective

Seeking a training position where I can grow professionally while utilizing

my knowledge and experience in education, to plan and implement lessons

that promote the social, physical and intellectual growth of the learner.

Education & Qualifications

Northern Arizona University June

2002

. B.A. in Elementary Education

. ESL Endorsement

Northern Arizona University

June 2004

. M. Ed. in Early Childhood

. Reading Specialist Endorsement

. Early Childhood Endorsement

Arizona State Teaching License (K-8) Renewed: May 2013

Finger Print Clearance Card

TESOL Certificate

Promethean and Smartboard proficient

Experience

Yuma School District No. 1

James B. Rolle Elementary 2011 - 2014

. First Grade Teacher

. Teacher Liaison -PTO

. Teacher Leadership Committee

. Principal's Advisory Committee

. Talent Show Director

Madison School District No. 38

Madison Traditional Academy 2007 - 2011

. Kindergarten & Second Grade Teacher

. Grade Level Team Leader

. Teacher Liaison- PTO

. TESOL Certification

. Spalding Trained: Writing Road to Reading 1 & 2

. Talent Show Director

Roosevelt School District No. 66

Southwest K-8 2004 - 2007

. Kindergarten & First Grade Teacher

. Head Start Summer Preschool Teacher

. After-school Tutoring for At-Risk students

. District Curriculum Mapping

Skills

Dedicated academic professional who blends today's technology with

traditional methods of instruction to produce a solid foundation for

lifelong learning. Committed to providing a balanced curriculum with

collaborative, relevant and authentic tasks that place students at the

center of the learning process.

. Highly skilled in preparing, planning and delivering instruction in

all subject areas

. Up to date with curriculum, standards, teaching resources,

technology, and methods of instruction delivery

. Operates under the guidelines of Best Practices

. Skilled at implementing a variety of instruction methods: Direct,

Inquiry-based, Cooperative

. Maintains a classroom environment that accommodates all learning

styles

. Able to establish, communicate, and maintain clear objectives

. Seamlessly integrates technology in daily practices to support

instruction

. Observes & evaluates student's performance and adjust strategies

accordingly

. Maintains accurate and complete records

. Provides appropriate and continuous feedback

. Conceptualizes, develops and implements cultural-based thematic

units to create an appreciation for multiculturalism

. Participates in extracurricular activities: PTO board, Fall

carnival, Talent Show, track meets, and fundraisers

. Reinforces positive behavior by encouraging accomplishments

. Utilizes classroom management techniques that yield active

participation

. Differentiates curriculum & instruction that accommodate the needs

of all students including those with learning challenges, special

needs, and second language learners

References

Michelle Keeling Yuma School District No. 1

Former colleague 450 West Sixth Street

3 years Yuma, AZ 85364

Phone: 928-***-**** Phone: 928-***-****

Email: acn3pr@r.postjobfree.com Fax: 928-***-****

yuma.org

Tina Brucato-Day Madison Elementary School District

Personal No. 38

5 years 5601 N. 16th Street

Phone: 480-***-**** Phoenix, AZ 85016

Email: Phone: 602-***-****

acn3pr@r.postjobfree.com Fax: 602-***-****

www.madisonaz.org

Lynn Personius Roosevelt School District No. 66

Former colleague 6000 S. 7th Street

7 years Phoenix, AZ 85042

Phone: 559-***-**** Phone: 928-***-****

Email: acn3pr@r.postjobfree.com www.rsd.k12.az.us

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