SHAYANE HAKALA

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EDUCATION
Dominican University of California
San Rafael, Ca
Anticipated Graduation: May, 9 2015
Credential: Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential
CBEST, CSET: passed as of April 2015
RICA: taken April 2015, TBD Sub Credential: exp Dec. 2015
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
Graduated: May, 11 2013
Major: Liberal Studies in the Hutchins School of Education
Minor: Early Childhood Education
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Penngrove Elementary School
Fourth Grade Student Teacher

Penngrove, Ca

July 2014-Current

Assessed student development in Mathematics, Science, and Language Arts while creating an academic
plan based on needs relevant to the student, following Common Core State Standards
Designed and implemented Science curriculum during a nine week period to create hands-on learning
opportunities with various teaching methods to incorporate all learners.
Applied relevant trainings in Guided Language Acquisition Design and Sheltered Instruction Observation
Protocol teaching methods to support English Language Learners across content areas
Employed various accommodations for students with special needs including AttentionDeficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Expressive Language Delay, Anxiety Disorder,
Language Processing Delay
Participated in weekly staff meetings, grade level planning meetings, and professional development
opportunities
Assessed reading for second grade tutor student improving scores a full grade-level
Successfully planned and taught class independently over the course of three weeks

Kindergarten Student Teacher

Team taught with directing teachers in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Art, and Social Studies
following Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards
Planned and facilitated Mathematics curriculum during an eight week period following Common Core
State Standards and Envision Math curriculum
Designed and implemented student assessment in Mathematics to determine student growth and future
planning opportunities
Successfully planned and taught class independently over the course of a week

Club Director/Facilitator
Girl Talk-Created, implemented, and facilitated a club focused on student teamwork, friendship,
self-esteem, and student interest in a broad range of activities for girls ages 9-12
Boy Talk-Initiated a similar club focused on teamwork, friendship, self-esteem, and interest for
boys ages 9-12
Lunch Bunch- Facilitated a group lunch meeting to support student with special needs and
accommodations during lunch/recess time
Substitute Teaching
Substitute taught primary and upper grades over the course of a year

Calserves Americorps
After School Teacher/ Tutor

Aug 2010 Dec 2010

Developed engaging and relevant curriculum for children 2-6

Assess the effectiveness of those lessons and evaluate my own teaching methods
Facilitate one-on-one tutoring lessons focusing on literacy, fluency, and comprehension improving scores
from 1.6 to3.2 ZDP
Provide formative and summative assessments to determine the progress of the tutee
Assessed reading for a third grade tutor student improving scores a full grade-level

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Desert Dawn Private School
Teachers Aide

Santa Rosa, CA

Phoenix, AZ

June 2005- Dec 2005

Performed tasks needed to support the growth and development of children between 18 months and 6
years old
First Aid Trained
CPR Certified

TRAININGS

Training in Mandated Reporting, Next Generation Science Standards, Common Core State Standards,
Guided Language Acquisition Design, Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol, Fluency, literacy, and
comprehension, Write From the Beginningand Beyond, Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium,
Conceptua Math, Math Talks, Personal Learning Network-close reading and academic discourse, and
District Assessments- writing

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic conversational Spanish

Experienced with Individual Education Program, 504 Plans, and Student Study Teams
Proficient in working with technology: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Prezi, Educreations, Nearpod, QR
codes, Skype, Youtube, Google Drive, Google Hangout, Google Docs, coding, iPads, Chromebooks, and
a variety of Apps
Experienced in Response To Intervention, Running Records, Cold Reading, Yopp-Singer, Daily Five and
Walk to Read