1. DEIN ROOT
7056 Texel Cove ∗ Memphis, TN 38133 ∗ 901.831.3732∗ deinroot@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Educationalprofessionalwiththeproven experienceto use knowledgeofprofessionalinstruction toprovide academic,
social,physical,andskillsdevelopmentfor students in the upperelementarygradesto preparethem to besuccessful
citizensand workers. Able to assist administration team withimplementing policiesandrules,whichgovernstudent
activitiesand conduct.
 Dedicated,resourceful,andgoal-drivenprofessionaleducatorwitha solidcommitmenttosocialandacademic
growthand developmentof every student.
 An accommodatingandversatileindividualwiththe talent to develop inspiringhands-onlessonsthatwill
capturea child’simaginationandbreedsuccess.
 Aptitude to remainflexible,ensuringthatevery child’slearningstylesandabilitiesare addressed.
 Superiorinterpersonalandcommunicationskillstofoster meaningfulrelationshipswithstudents, staff and
parents.
Described by parents and teachers as:
Industrious ~ Positive ~ Diligent ~ Personable ~ Professional ~ Organized ~ Enthusiastic ~ Knowledgeable
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
RiverwoodElementarySchool,Cordova, TN
Fifth GradeTeacher August 2010 – Current
 Createsan educationalenvironmentthatis conducivetolearningandappropriatetothe maturityand
needsof students.
 Preparesinstructionalmaterialsforclassesassignedandprovideswrittenevidenceof preparation.
 Establishesstandardsfor classroom behaviorandmaintainsclassroom management.
 Createslearningmaterialsgearedtostudents’ abilitiesandinterests.
 Maintainsaccurate,completeandcorrectrecordsasrequiredbylaw, district, andadministrative
regulations.
 Motivates students andprovides consistentreinforcementoflearningskills,andprovides continuous
assessmentandfeedbackto studentsfor alllearningactivities.
 Conferswith parents, administrators,specialists,mentalhealthstaff, andappropriateresourcestaffto
developeducational programsforstudents.
ColemanElementarySchool,Memphis,TN
Fourth GradeTeacher,Reading&TechnologySpecialist August 2003 – May2010
 TaughtcontentareaReading,Composition,Grammar,Spelling,Mathematics,Science &SocialScience
skillsto facilitatestudents’comprehensionofTennesseeStandards-BasedCurriculum foryearlyTennessee
ComprehensiveAssessmentProgram [TCAP]Testing.
 Createdbi-weeklyafter-schooltutoring/homeworkclubdesignedtosustainstudents’interest in
mathematics.
 Developed seven week reading/writingworkshopsforat-risk [TitleI] fourth/fifth gradestudents.
 IncorporatedREAD 180 ComprehensiveReading InterventionProgram intomyreading/writing
workshop/classroom.
 Conferredwith parents,administrators,specialists,mentalhealthstaff, andappropriateresourcestaff to
developeducationalprogramsforstudents.

2. DEIN ROOT
7056 Texel Cove ∗ Memphis, TN 38133 ∗ 901.831.3732∗ deinroot@gmail.com
RELATED EXPERIENCE
University of Memphis,Memphis,TN;CollegeofEducation
GraduateAssistant–R.I.S.E. (RestructuringforInclusiveSchoolEnvironments)Project
September2002 –June 2003
 Aided staff presentations:Inclusionofall students intoregularclassroom
 Developedsurveys andstatisticalsummaryof observationaldata
 Provided aidto supportstaff for studentswith behavioral/emotional difficulties
University of Memphis,Memphis,TN
Sr. AdministrativeAssistant
January2001 – September2002
 Assisted in preparingandmaintainingdepartmentbudget.
 PreparednecessaryUniversity documentsandforms.
 Madetravel arrangementsforthe departmentChair.
 Monitoredandmaintainedinventoryof supplies,initiatedorderingprocess,researchedandevaluatedmajor
purchases.
 Provided clerical supporttodepartmentChairbut not limitedto: processingpurchaseorders,dataentry,
submittingcheckrequestsandprocessingmealandtravelreimbursements,travel claimsetc.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Ed. S in Educational Leadership TN Administrative Credential
Union University, Germantown, TN, Summa Cum Laude, 4.0 GPA, August 2008
M.A. in Teaching in Elementary Education + TN K-8 Credential
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, 4.0 GPA, December 2003
B.A. in Geography with Psychology Minor
Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA, Magna Cum Laude, 3.8 GPA, August 2000
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES & ACTIVITIES
Leadership Council Committee
After-school Tutor – Title 1 School
Field Trip Coordinator
St. Jude Math-a-thon Coordinator for Coleman Elementary
National Association for Gifted Children, NEA, Kate Bond ElementarySchool P.T.A.
Association of Washington Geographers, Psi Chi PsychologyHonor Society, Student Government GeographyClub
Senator

3. DEIN ROOT
7056 Texel Cove ∗ Memphis, TN 38133 ∗ 901.831.3732∗ deinroot@gmail.com