1684 N 2400 W,

Lehi, UT 84043

(801) 766 2740

tiggerstaci@hotmail.com
http://teachingandlearningarefun.weebly.c
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Current Classroom Website:
www.mrscobabes2ndgradeclass.weebly.c
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Staci Cobabe
Objective

To obtain a teaching position within an Elementary School where I can apply my diverse
skills and life experiences while contributing to the success of my students, colleagues,
school, and district.

Experience

2015-Present
Intern Teacher, 2

Diamond Ridge Elementary

nd

West Valley City, UT

Grade

Paid internship for student teaching, no shared classroom, full time Granite School
District Employee.
Offered open contract through the district.

Planned and executed lesson plans in all subject areas for the entire school year.

Collaborated with grade level team, mentor coach, University of Utah cohort leader, and
Granite School District Great Beginnings coach to refine my teaching practices and
improve student outcomes.
Taught music and ASL to all 2nd grade students.

2015

Murray School District

Murray, UT

Reading Tutor-Parkside Elementary School

Worked as a Higher Steps Reading Tutor, one-on-one tutoring with a 4 th grade student
from January to April.

2014

Canyons School District

Sandy, UT

Reading Tutor-Sprucewood Elementary School

Worked as a Next Steps Reading Tutor, one-on-one tutoring with a 2nd grade student
from August to November.

2013-Present

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

Elementary Education Major

Participated in over 30 hours of classroom observations in various schools and districts in
Utah.
Planned and executed lesson plans in all subject areas through teaching practicum
opportunities in various schools and districts in Utah.

2010-2013

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, UT

Pre-Teacher Education Major

Participated in 2 field studies.

Wrote and received a grant for educational supplies for field study experience.

2010-Present

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Lehi, UT

Primary Instructor

Instructed children for 2 hours every week in singing and religious studies.

10 year-old children from January 2010 to January 2011

8 year-old children from April 2013-December 2015

3 year-old children from January 2016-Present

2010-2015

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Lehi, UT

Cub Scout Leader

Planned and implemented activities for 1 hour every week.

Webelos Den Assistant from January 2010-April 2012 (10 year-old boys)

Bear Den Leader from April 2012-August 2015 (9 year-old boys)

2005-2008

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Sandy, UT

Beehive Instructor and Girls Camp Leader

Taught 12-13 year-old girls in church setting every Sunday.

Provided instruction and supervision for 10 girls 1 week every year at camp.

2005

East High School

Salt Lake City, UT

Instructional Assistant

Worked in 2 classes with students who have Behavior/Emotional challenges.

Assisted teachers in class during instruction times.

Instructed alone when teachers were called out of class about one of their caseload
students.
Graded and recorded assignments.

2004

Dry Creek Elementary School District

Antelope, CA

Sign Language Interpreter-Olive Grove Elementary School

Interpreted for 1 student who is Deaf in an integrated kindergarten classroom.

Provided instruction in Sign Language vocabulary for teacher and students.

2002-2003

San Juan Unified School District

Carmichael, CA

Sign Language Interpreter

Interpreted for students with hearing impairments in various integrated middle school and
elementary school classrooms.
Provided instruction in Sign Language vocabulary for teachers and students without
hearing impairments.

2000-2004

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Sacramento, CA

Beehive Instructor and Girls Camp Leader

Taught 12-13 year-old girls in church setting every Sunday.

Provided instruction and supervision for 10 girls 1 week every year at camp.

1999-2002

San Juan Unified School District

Carmichael, CA

Instructional Assistant
Provided support for students with multiple/severe handicaps in various integrated High
School classrooms.
Adapted curriculum for students with cognitive disabilities.

Advocated for students with disabilities.

Explained disability/limitations to peers and teachers.

Provided physical assistance with toileting and mobility.

Interpreted for student who is mute in integrated classrooms.

Education

Provided instruction in Sign Language vocabulary for teachers and students without
speech or hearing impairments.

2013-Present

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

Elementary Education Major

Anticipated Graduation date: May 6, 2016

Fall 2015-Term GPA 4.0, Deans List

Summer 2015-Term GPA 4.0, Deans List

Spring 2015-Term GPA 4.0, Deans List

Fall 2014-Term GPA 3.910

Spring 2014-Term GPA 3.925, Deans List

Fall 2013-Term GPA 3.575, Deans List

Praxis 1 Test scores of 200 in Reading and Math, and 178 in Writing

Praxis 2 Scores: Reading 191, Math 198, Social Studies 180, Science 193

Praxis 2-English to Speakers of Other Languages Score, 178

2010-2013

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, UT

Pre-Teacher Education Major

Graduated with a Cumulative GPA of 3.87

Associative of Science Awarded August 10, 2013

Received High Honors at Graduation (3.8 or higher Cumulative GPA)

Presidents List Recipient Spring 2013 (15 or more credits and 3.8 or higher term GPA)

2000-2004

American River College

Sacramento, CA

Associates Degree in Liberal Arts

Graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.829

Associate of Arts Awarded July 31, 2003

Received Highest Honors at graduation (3.5 or higher Cumulative GPA)

Many of core classes taken in the areas of Early Childhood Education and American Sign
Language.
Participated in the interpreter-training program for American Sign Language.

1998-1999

Brigham Young University

Elementary Education Major

Cumulative GPA of 3.53

Participated in Marching Band as a member of the Color Guard.

Participated in Renaissance Club The Quill and the Sword.

Interests

Sign Language, Music, Reading, Cultural Studies, Photography, Sewing, and

Scrapbooking.

Additional
Information

Trained in:
ST Math
Go Math
Wonders Reading Program
Imagine It Reading Program
Accelerated Reader Program (AR)
Next Steps Reading Intervention
Higher Steps Reading Intervention
DIBELS testing and progress monitoring (Mclass)
Gradebook
Sage platform and benchmark testing
Early Childhood Education
American Sign Language
Special Education
Diabetic Care (my daughter has type 1 diabetes and uses an insulin pump)
CPR
First Aid
Microsoft Office
Website building (Weebly, Blogspot)

Provo, UT

References

Current Principal
Monica Thayer
Diamond Ridge Elementary School
6034 W Mill Valley Lane
West Valley City, UT 84118
(385) 646-4858
mthayer@graniteschools.org

Mentor Coach
Shona Roberts
Diamond Ridge Elementary School
6034 W Mill Valley Lane
West Valley City, UT 84118
(385) 646-4858
sroberts@graniteschools.org

Grade Level Team Leader

Aubrey Jones
Diamond Ridge Elementary School
6034 W Mill Valley Lane
West Valley City, UT 84118
(385) 646-4858
amurphy@graniteschools.org

University of Utah Cohort Leader

John Funk
(801) 556-4982
Personal
References

john.funk@utah.edu
Sally Raff
North Point Elementary-1st Grade Teacher
1901 N 2300 W
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8722
sraff@alpinedistrict.org

Natasha Blair
North Point Elementary-Support Staff
1901 N 2300 W
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8722
Home Phone (801) 471-1222