4140 W Melinda Lane

(520)-954-7664
emdalton6@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
Looking for a Special Education position in a K-12 school.

EDUCATION
Accelerated Masters Program | ​University of Arizona
2018 – MAY 2020
● Severe and Multiple Disabilities
● Arizona Teaching Fellows Scholarship - Tucson, AZ, Fall 2017-Present
● Transfer Tuition Scholarship - Tucson, AZ, Fall 2017-Present
● Achievement award for Highest Academic Distinction 4.0 GPA – 2016-present
Bachelors | ​University of Arizona
AUGUST 2017 – MAY 2019
● Major in special education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities
● Arizona Teaching Fellows Scholarship - Tucson, AZ, Fall 2017-Present
● Transfer Tuition Scholarship - Tucson, AZ, Fall 2017-Present
● Achievement award for Highest Academic Distinction 4.0 GPA
Associates of Arts | ​Pima Community College
AUGUST 2014 – MAY 2017

EXPERIENCE
Lead Associate (Part-time) | ​Pima JTED
MAY 2014 – PRESENT
● Supports staff members in the district by scheduling associates to prepare and process
work orders and job requests
● Assists the Professional Development Administrative Assistant in preparing and
confirming Associate work schedules
● Maintains course presentation electronic files and data entry
● Assists with daily Professional Development operations in the absence of the PD
Department Administrative Assistant (interacting with teachers and providing
information)
Substitute Teacher (K-12) |​ ​Flowing Wells Unified School District
AUGUST 2017 - MAY 2018
● Follow regular teacher’s lesson plans in a way that ensures consistency and optimal
learning, and that encourages students to participate
● Assign classwork and homework as necessary, according to lesson plans
● Modify teaching styles to fit the learning styles of various students
● Maintain a well-managed classroom and a positive learning environment
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Field Methods Experience, Practicum, 9th-12th ILS Intensive Resource |
August 2018- Present
Flowing Wells High School, FWUSD, Tucson, AZ
● Observed in IEP meetings with parents and staff for students with special needs.
● Worked on various job skills with small groups of students.
● Assisted with community-based instruction for students.
● Supported small groups of four-seven students on various academic tasks.
Field Methods Experience, Practicum, K-2nd Resource |
January 2018-May 2018
Walter Douglas Elementary School, FWUSD, Tucson, AZ
● Utilizing classroom management and effective teaching techniques to promote a
supportive learning environment with students with specific learning disabilities.
● Teaching an average of three to five small group of students on various abilities in math,
writing and reading.
● Implementing lesson plan material and expectations for math, writing, and reading.
Field Methods Experience, Practicum, 5th-6th Resource |
August 2017- December 2017
Walter Douglas Elementary School, FWUSD, Tucson, AZ
● Developed accommodations and modifications under supervision on various worksheets
ranging from math, social studies, reading, and writing.
● Administered Aimes-web assessments such as CBM, and Maze.
● Taught an average of 12 students with varied levels of understanding and ability with
math, writing, reading, and social studies.
● Observed in IEP meetings with parents and staff for students with special needs.

SKILLS
● Communication
● Classroom Management
● Well Organized
● Ability to Integrate Technology