Celena Marie Ottley

729 Mystic Creek Way, South Jordan, Utah 84095 801-755-3654, celenamarie123@yahoo.com http://celenaottleyteachingportfolio.weebly.com/index.html EDUCATION M.E.d. , Early Childhood Education University of Utah Earned 4.0 GPA and remained on the Deans list. B.S. Human Development and Family Studies, Early Childhood Emphasis University of Utah Made the Deans list all semesters of my University education. CERTIFICATION Utah Early Childhood Teaching License K-3 TEACHING EXPEREINCE Daybreak Elementary School, Jordan School District Student Teacher Kindergarten and 2nd Grade May 2014 Salt Lake City, Utah May 2012 Salt Lake City, Utah

May 2013 July 2012-Present South Jordan, Utah

Teach an AM and PM Kindergarten class, totaling 48 students with educationally diverse backgrounds, including gifted students, students below grade level, students entering Kindergarten with IEPs, a child with Aspergers, and ESL students. Assessed all students for Math Benchmark 1 and 2, assisted in PALS testing and created a working portfolio for all 48 students. Completed Spring Report Cards, assessments, and participated in Parent teacher conferences. Created a Gifted Program in Math for students ready for higher thinking math using parent volunteers. Implemented tier 1 and tier 2 math program to bring students up to grade level. Created a working classroom management plan with self-motivated rewards, and supports the Kindergarten teams discipline plans. Integrated iPad Technology and use of the Apple TV into Math, Writing, Literacy, Phonemic Awareness, Science and even art activities. Teach 2nd Grade Class with 25 students. Created a Maps unit study involving children in their world surroundings to understand mapping, integrated with job studies, and using the scientific method to hypothesize about their natural world. Successfully adapted the new Jordan School District math program to meet the needs of all my students. Taught a balanced literacy program involving the Daily 5, Readers theatre and Authors Chair. Have been trained in the next steps programing September 2012-Present Salt Lake City, Utah

Mountain View Elementary, Salt Lake City School District Masters Student Teaching Project

Implemented a theatre program for students in a Title I school with over 20 languages spoken in my classroom. Taught theatre games while integrating science, math and literacy.

Utah Childrens Theatre House Manager and Theatre Class Teacher Teach acting classes and assisted in direction of students ages 4-9

January 2012-Present Salt Lake City, Utah

My Gym Childrens Fitness Center February 2007 January 2011 Director Draper, Utah Implemented national programing Coordinated staff scheduling, and managed 2-5 staff members consistently. Instructed 21 fitness, health and gymnastics classes each week for children ages 6 months to 13 years of age. Instructed and organized birthday parties for 10-25 children at a time. I was the most requested employee for birthday parties and special events. Was the creator of the Utah summer camp programing. Other Teaching Experiences Ran my own preschool and after school tutoring program from my home. 2005-2007 South Cache Junior High: I was Co-director for the theatre program for grades 7-9. 2003-2004 Theatre Education internship to Utah State University Summer 2003 References Trish Saccomano Primary Cohort Leader Email: t.saccomano@comcast.net Phone: 801-580-9696 Kelly Thayer Kindergarten Site Teacher during Student Teaching Email: Kelly.thayer@jordandistrict.org Phone: 801-499-6619 Ashley Guymon Former 2nd Grade teacher and parent of one my Kindergarten students. She volunteers 23 times a week in my classroom. Email: ashleyguymon@gmail.com Phone: 801-427-1648 Helen Smith 2nd Grade Site Teacher during Student Teaching Email: helen.smith@jordandistrict.org Phone: 801-560-8284 Roger Spjute - Assistant Cohort Leader Email: 57chev@q.com Phone: 801-864-5986