Michelle Dalton

mbrads13@dmail.dixie.edu
435-275-5338
My innate desire to teach children and my constant pursuit of knowledge has provided a solid foundation to be a highly
effective educator. This strong commitment will provide students with core knowledge while building character through
an interactive, cooperative, and nurturing environment. In alignment with my strong work ethic, I am committed to
adapt and grow as a teaching professional.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Dixie State University St. George, Utah Date of Graduation -Dec 2013
Utah Level One Educator License Grades K-6
ESL Endorsement
Passed Praxis Content Knowledge February 2013
GPA 3.67

Student Teaching Experience
Observed a master teacher for 10 weeks and took over the classroom for three of those weeks. Continuously
taught, reflected and modified skill by providing student with original homework assignments, review packets,
and assessments. Created various original assessments, assignments and lesson plans on multiple subjects,
while applying the necessary teaching strategies to use in classrooms with various skill levels.

Santa Clara Elementary St George, Utah 1
st
grade- Janet Morwood Fall 2013

Practicum Experience
Observed master teachers over 15 week intervals. Planned, developed, and delivered lessons based on the
Utah State Core Curriculum utilizing the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) model. Experience
utilizing and teaching from the districts current basal programs, Treasures and Growing with Math and My
Math.

Sandstone Elementary St George, Utah 2
nd
grade - Miki Whitehead Spring 2012
Heritage Elementary St George, Utah 3
rd
Grade Charlie Phillips Fall 2012
Arrowhead Elementary St George, Utah 3
rd
Grade Shanna Scovill Spring 2013

Volunteer Work
Americorps Volunteer Logged over 675 hours at Santa Clara Elementary observing and assisting
teachers, teaching lessons, providing scaffolding, and one on one support for struggling learners,
during the 2013-2014 school year.
First two weeks of school observing implementation of procedures in a first grade classroom.
Room parent for first grade during the 2012-2013 school year
Twice a month in a pre-school classroom during the 2012-2013 school year



References
Nadine Hancey nadine.hancey@washk12.org 435-628-2624
Wendy Cox wendy.cox@washk12.org 435-272-7930
Cindy Davis cindy.davis@washk12.org 435-669-4809