Dena Siegel

3300 Maple Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 (515) 979-8553 dena.siegel@drake.edu

Education
Drake University: Des Moines, Iowa May 2017
Master of Science in Teaching: Elementary Education (K-6) GPA: 4.0/4.0
Endorsements: Reading (K-8) and English as a Second Language (K-12)
Iowa State University: Ames, IA May 2014
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Marketing GPA: 3.76/4.0
Student Teaching Experience
Second Grade Teacher January - March 2017
Brookview Elementary School, Waukee School District, Waukee, Iowa
Elementary English as a Second Language Teacher March - May 2017
Oak Park Elementary School, Des Moines School District, Des Moines, Iowa
Practicum Experience
6th Grade Classroom Fall 2016
Waukee South Middle School, Waukee School District, Waukee, Iowa
Created and presented interactive science lessons weekly, including the
exploration of pollution and its damaging effects
Encouraged students to think critically by asking thought-provoking questions
2nd Grade Summer School Tutoring Summer 2016
Hubbell Elementary School, Des Moines School District, Des Moines, Iowa
Administered and utilized data from the Elementary Spelling Inventory and FAST
Assessment to plan effective learning activities for tutoring
3rd Grade Classroom Spring 2016
Webster Elementary School, Urbandale School District, Urbandale, Iowa
Adapted and presented Junior Achievement lessons regarding business,
entrepreneurship, and financial literacy
Related Work Experience
AmeriCorps Member May 2014 May 2015
Meredith Middle School and Hillis Elementary School, Des Moines School District, Des
Moines, IA
Worked with students to practice and improve their reading, writing, and math
skills
Implemented International Baccalaureate School programming to engage
students in international issues and service learning
Human Services Intern May 2013 August 2013
City of West Des Moines, West Des Moines, Iowa
Supervised summer lunch program that provided approximately 80 children with
meals each day
Organized Friendship Connection meetings for young adults with specials needs
providing activities for socialization, games, crafts, and exercising
Activities and Certifications
FAST Certification
Junior Achievement Volunteer January 2016 May 2016
YWCA Girls Power Mentor August 2012 May 2014
Personally mentored young females for an organization with a goal of
eliminating racism and empowering women