Shayla worked with students at Northaven Elementary School to develop a line dance routine for the school talent show, including a student who used a wheelchair. References praise Shayla's ability to motivate and engage students, develop meaningful lessons integrating their interests, and establish positive relationships. She has extensive experience teaching and caring for children in various settings.
Teaching challenges - education and technology - Roles of teachers today Silvia Sowa
what are the challenges for teachers in today´s changing education world? are we accepting them? are we facing and understanding the changes, variations, and new orientation it requires?
Is our role the same as it used to be in the recent past?
What are the attitudes towards the application and use of the digital learning environments?
When teachers are active participants in global and dual language programs, their students outperform peers and are more engaged learners. Students are more sensitive to different cultures in and beyond their schools, and broaden their understanding of other countries.
Students deserve authentic learning opportunities that involve them in both their communities and the broader world.
Educators teach in complex environments. We know that effective teachers are the main drivers of student success and can be the agents of change in every classroom. This is only possible if teachers have autonomy and trust from their school systems to use innovative and authentic curriculum, to employ inquiry-based and culturally responsive teaching strategies, and have the ability to experiment with new technologies.
Ongoing teacher professional development should be collaborative, personalized and interest driven.
Our educators use collaborative PD that integrates technology, pedagogy and content through a flexible social platform and blended learning opportunities. Anchored in project-based inquiry and global learning, the resources integrate with and extend teachers’ existing standards-based instructional practices. As part of this process, digital badging and micro-credentialing allow teachers to showcase expertise and for districts to measure outcomes.
Teaching challenges - education and technology - Roles of teachers today Silvia Sowa
what are the challenges for teachers in today´s changing education world? are we accepting them? are we facing and understanding the changes, variations, and new orientation it requires?
Is our role the same as it used to be in the recent past?
What are the attitudes towards the application and use of the digital learning environments?
When teachers are active participants in global and dual language programs, their students outperform peers and are more engaged learners. Students are more sensitive to different cultures in and beyond their schools, and broaden their understanding of other countries.
Students deserve authentic learning opportunities that involve them in both their communities and the broader world.
Educators teach in complex environments. We know that effective teachers are the main drivers of student success and can be the agents of change in every classroom. This is only possible if teachers have autonomy and trust from their school systems to use innovative and authentic curriculum, to employ inquiry-based and culturally responsive teaching strategies, and have the ability to experiment with new technologies.
Ongoing teacher professional development should be collaborative, personalized and interest driven.
Our educators use collaborative PD that integrates technology, pedagogy and content through a flexible social platform and blended learning opportunities. Anchored in project-based inquiry and global learning, the resources integrate with and extend teachers’ existing standards-based instructional practices. As part of this process, digital badging and micro-credentialing allow teachers to showcase expertise and for districts to measure outcomes.
1. “ The class wanted to enter the
school talent show. Shayla offered
her time out of school to work
with the students on a line dance
routine...she even had our student
who was in a wheelchair be the
DJ!”
-Karen Sullivan
“Shayla became a part of our
family...has a number of strengths
but her main strength is her
capability to motivate children.”
-Heather Costlow
Education
Indiana University-Purdue University of
Indianapolis
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
December 2014
Emphasis in English as a New Language
Awards
Alpha Lamda Delta-Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
Dean’s List
Teaching Work Experiences
ESL Teacher - Northaven Elementary School (2015
-2016)
Coordinate family nights and events to increase
parent involvement and communication
Differentiate the curriculum for multiple
learners by offering alternate strategies to
increase problem solving skills
Developed learning centers that met the needs of
each individual student while progress
monitoring weekly
Student Teaching - Center for Inquiry #27 (grade
K-1), Center for Inquiry #84 (grade 1-2), Meredith
Nicholson IPS (grade 4)
Encourage and ignite critical thinking through
instructional teamwork and conversation
Intuitive to student needs and understanding each
as an individual
Established a warm and welcoming community of
learners supporting their own autonomy
Classroom Assistant - Center for Young Children
(ages infant - 6 years)
Accomplished firm foundation of patience to
instruct individual behaviors and intellects
Trained teachers and other classroom assistants
to utilize manipulatives with younger learners
Managed multiple facets of infant care including
multi-tasking, scheduling, and record keeping
Nanny-Multiple families (ages 2 – 14)
Coached in reading, writing, and math
Provided medical attention to children with
additional needs
Shaped excellent rapport within all family
structures
Counselor - 4-H Camp at Camp Tecumseh
Shayla A. Van Duyne
svanduyn@umail.iu.edu
765-480-5681
Education
Indiana University-Purdue University of
Indianapolis
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
December 2014
Emphasis in English as a New Language
Awards
Alpha Lamda Delta-Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
Dean’s List
Teaching Work Experiences
ESL Teacher - Northaven Elementary School (2015
-2016)
Coordinate family nights and events to increase
parent involvement and communication
Differentiate the curriculum for multiple
learners by offering alternate strategies to
increase problem solving skills
Developed learning centers that met the needs of
each individual student while progress
monitoring weekly
Student Teaching - Center for Inquiry #27 (grade
K-1), Center for Inquiry #84 (grade 1-2), Meredith
Nicholson IPS (grade 4)
Encourage and ignite critical thinking through
instructional teamwork and conversation
Intuitive to student needs and understanding each
as an individual
Established a warm and welcoming community of
learners supporting their own autonomy
Classroom Assistant - Center for Young Children
(ages infant - 6 years)
Accomplished firm foundation of patience to
instruct individual behaviors and intellects
Trained teachers and other classroom assistants
to utilize manipulatives with younger learners
Managed multiple facets of infant care including
multi-tasking, scheduling, and record keeping
Nanny-Multiple families (ages 2 – 14)
Coached in reading, writing, and math
Provided medical attention to children with
additional needs
Shaped excellent rapport within all family
structures
Counselor - 4-H Camp at Camp Tecumseh
E d u c a t i o n
Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education December 2014
Emphasis in English as a New Language
A wa r d s
Alpha Lamda Delta-Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
Dean’s List
T e a c h i n g Wo r k E x p e r i e n c e s
ESL Teacher - Northaven Elementary School (2015-2016)
Coordinate family nights and events to increase parent
involvement and communication
Differentiate the curriculum for multiple learners by offering
alternate strategies to increase problem solving skills
Developed learning centers that met the needs of each individual
student while progress monitoring weekly
Student Teaching - Center for Inquiry #27 (grade K-1), Center for
Inquiry #84 (grade 1-2), Meredith Nicholson IPS (grade 4)
Encourage and ignite critical thinking through instructional
teamwork and conversation
Intuitive to student needs and understanding each as an individual
Established a warm and welcoming community of learners
supporting their own autonomy
Classroom Assistant - Center for Young Children (ages infant - 6
years)
Accomplished firm foundation of patience to instruct individual
behaviors and intellects
Trained teachers and other classroom assistants to utilize
manipulatives with younger learners
Managed multiple facets of infant care including multi-tasking,
scheduling, and record keeping
Nanny-Multiple families (ages 2 – 14)
Coached in reading, writing, and math
Provided medical attention to children with additional needs
Shaped excellent rapport within all family structures
Counselor - 4-H Camp at Camp Tecumseh
Coordinated 13 girls daily experiences through themed life skills
Taught activities to increase maturity and responsibility
L e a d e r s h i p
Education Students Advisory Council - President
Alpha Sigma Alpha - Public Relations and Philanthropy Chair
Native American Student Alliance - Student Leader
Vo l u n t e e r Wo r k
4-H American Red Cross
Girls on the Run Special Olympics
IPS schools (#84, 96) Riley Hospital
“Shayla developed positive
relationships with the fourth
graders...did not hesitate to create
meaningful lessons that integrated
students’ questions and interests…”
-Natasha Flowers