Shannan Belden

1900 Cedar St. F107 Norwalk, IA 50211 Phone: (515) 681-1863, e-mail: shannanbelden@gmail.com Objective Education
To achieve the position of a Social Studies teacher at the secondary level. Masters of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education Social Studies and Talented and Gifted Endorsements Drake University Bachelors of Science, Social Sciences Upper Iowa University Associates of Arts, Liberal Arts Monterey Peninsula College May 2012

March 2009 August 2002

Student Teaching

Hoover High School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, IA Collaborated with mentor teacher in how to adapt curriculum, materials and instructional strategies to benefit all learners. Evaluated student growth using an evidence collection process. Maintained parent communication through student conferences, and direct contact. Facilitated student growth in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking. Used differentiated instructional strategies to meet the individual needs of learners. Promoted critical and analytical thinking using inquiry-based instructional strategies. Aligned my curriculum with the Iowa Common Core Standards and District Benchmarks. Used data-driven assessments to help inform instructional practices. Managed my classroom through the development of engaging and meaningful learning experiences. Shannans Day Care, Norwalk, IA 50211 Managed up to 12 children on a daily basis Lincoln RAILS Academy, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, IA Observed successful classroom management practices in a 9th grade History classroom. Eastview 8/9, Norwalk Public School District, Norwalk, IA Observed research-based instructional practices in an 8th grade Social Studies classroom. Norwalk Middle School, Norwalk Public School District, Norwalk, IA Observed research-based instructional practices for gifted learners in the Talented and Gifted Program.

January 2012 to Present

Professional Experience Practicum Experience

August 2003 to August 2007 March to May 2011

September to November 2011

November 2011

Other Work Experience Honors and Activities

CDS Global, Des Moines, IA 50310

August 2007 to August 2010

Kappa Delta Pi, Drake University, 2012 Photographer, Expressions Magazine, Des Moines Area Community College, 2011 Writer/Photographer, Urban Vibe, Des Moines Area Community College, 2010 Des Moines Area Community College Academic Presidents List, 2010 Des Moines Area Community College Academic Excellence Award, 2010 Upper Iowa University Academic Excellence Award, 2009 Upper Iowa University Academic Presidents List, 2008 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet Experience in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Wikispaces, Eportfolios, Infinite Campus, BlackBoard Iowa Teacher Licensure: Social Studies/Talented and Gifted Pending

Skills Licensure

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References
Maureen Murphy, Social Studies Department, Hoover High School, 4800 Aurora Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310, Maureen.murphy@dmschools.org (515) 242-7300 ext. 3304 Amber Graeber, Curriculum Director- Social Studies/World Languages/Advanced Placement, Des Moines Public School District, 901 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, amber.graeber@dmps.k12.ia.us, (515) 242-7947 Todd Hodgkinson, Assistant Professor of Secondary Education, School of Education, Drake University, 3206 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311, todd.hodgkinson@drake.edu, (515) 271-4564 Matthew Walsh, History Department, Des Moines Area Community College Urban Campus, 1100 7th Street, Building 1 Room 245, Des Moines, IA 50314, mrwalsh@dmacc.edu, (515) 248-7232