Alex

Iwasko
1610 Northridge Dr. Hastings, MN 55033
Phone: 651-783-2519 E-Mail: 13aiwasko@gmail.com

Education
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa


Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary
Endorsements: Mathematics (K-8) and Reading (K-8)

December 2016

Student Teaching Experience

3rd Grade Classroom







Fall 2016
Windsor Elementary School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa
Differentiated small group learning in math and reading for a diverse group of student.
Participated in a Standards Based Grading training session. This training served as a way to
understand how to implement and use the new grading system.
Created multiple assessments that could be differentiated for students of diverse learning
abilities and aligned to the new grading system.

5th Grade Classroom







Fall 2016
Jackson Elementary School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa
Enhanced my understanding of utilizing IEPs and 504 plans by regularly working and planning
with Special Education and Behavior support staff.
Participated in PLC meetings between the 5th grade team, the intermediate grades, and the
whole school.
Administered MAP tests with support from my mentor teacher.

Practicum Experience
Reading Tutor for Struggling First Grader





2015-2016
Hubbell Elementary School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa
Provided tutee with strategies to use when problems arise while reading.
Analyzed data to help me find problematic areas to improve during tutoring sessions.
Obtained strategies to help struggling students become confident and motivated to read.

5th Grade Classroom







Fall 2015
Hillside Elementary School, West Des Moines Community Schools, West Des Moines, Iowa
Instructed small group lessons, specifically related to mathematics.
Facilitated student learning during independent exploration after formal lessons.

2nd and 4th Grade Classrooms






Spring 2015
Studebaker Elementary School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa
Participated in professional learning communities (PLC) to improve how technology is used in
the classrooms and as teaching tools.
Observed curriculum meetings between math and reading specialists and the teaching staff.
Strengthened my understanding about how to integrate arts into the classroom.

Alex Iwasko
1610 Northridge Dr. Hastings, MN 55033
Phone: 651-783-2519 E-Mail: 13aiwasko@gmail.com

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classroom

Spring 2015
Timber Ridge Elementary School, Johnston Community School District, Johnston, Iowa
Collaborated with general education teachers and the ESL strategies used with their students.
Acquired skills and strategies that can be utilized to benefit struggling students.

2nd Grade Classroom Spring 2014
Greenwood Elementary School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa
Planned and taught multiple lessons to large and small groups throughout the semester.
Coordinated unit lessons with colleagues within the same grade.

Related Educational Experience

Lead Teacher for Camp Horizons;



A school age summer care program through
Hastings Community Education (MN)
Nanny for a family with a 2 & 4 year old



Nursery Staff at St. Mark Lutheran Church


Nanny for a family with a 4, 6, & 8 year old;


One child had special needs and one child
was in the gifted and talented program
Traveled to Finland to learn about their Education program
through a January Term trip.
Childcare Provider at Grace Kids Care



Teachers Aide at Hastings Child Development Center

Summer 2016

2015-2016
Winter 2015
Summer 2015

January 2015

2014 - 2015
2012 - 2014

Volunteer Experience

Coach for a 1st, 3rd and middle school aged soccer teams 2011-2015
through Hastings Youth Soccer Association
Junior Achievement Teacher in Minnesota and Des Moines


2012-2015

Leadership and Extracurricular Activities

Order of Omega, a Greek Honors Fraternity
Kappa Delta Pi, an Honors Education Fraternity
President

2015 - Present
2014 - Present


2015

Kappa Alpha Theta, a Social Sorority

Service and Philanthropy Chair

2013 - Present


2015

Represented my chapter at a National Grand Convention

June 2014

Awards, Certificates, and Academic Achievements

President and Deans List at Drake University every semester

Fall 2013 - Present
AEA Mandatory Reporting Certification



Aug. 2016 - Present
AEA Blood Borne Pathogens Certification



Aug. 2016 - Present
Certified in Formative Assessment System for Teachers (FAST) testing Nov. 2015 - Present