Dayna Justice

1085 Northpointe Circle Apt. 13

Auburn, AL 36832
219-781-9576 dmj0009@auburn.edu

Objective
My goal is to obtain a full time Special Education teaching position.

State Certification

Alabama Class B teaching certification (expected May 2017)

Education
Auburn University; Auburn, AL January 2014/ May 2017

Bachelors Degree in Collaborative Teacher Special Education (expected May, 2017)

GPA: 3.43/4.0

Classroom Experience
Internship
January 2017/ May 2017
Opelika High School; Opelika, Alabama (284 hours)
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Taught/assisted students with special needs in resource and inclusion classrooms
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Developed/implemented semester-long classroom lesson plans
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Assumed full responsibilities of the teacher for at least 10 consecutive school days
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Researched/implemented evidence-based practices
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Grade levels ranged from 9th-12th
Beulah Elementary School; Beulah, Alabama (284 hours)
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Taught/assisted students with special needs in a self-contained classroom
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Developed/implemented semester-long classroom lesson plans
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Assumed full responsibilities of the teacher for at least 10 consecutive school days
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Researched/implemented evidence-based practices
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Grade levels ranged from Kindergarten-5th
Practicum Experience
August 2016/ November 2016
Richland Elementary School; Auburn, Alabama (148 hours)
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Taught/assisted students with special needs in a self-contained classroom
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Developed/implemented semester-long academic and behavior intervention plans
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Developed/implemented semester-long classroom lesson plans
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Communicated with supervising teacher to identify students progression
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Grade levels ranged from Kindergarten-2nd
Practicum Experience

May 2016/ June 2016

Auburn Therapeutic Camp at Drake Middle School; Auburn, AL (80 hours)

Taught persons with special needs social skills, nutrition, daily living, and fitness instruction
Developed/implemented semester-long lesson plans
Ages ranged from 16-58

Practicum Experience
January 2016/ April 2016

Smiths Station Junior High School; Smiths Station, AL (148 hours)

Taught/assisted students with special needs in a resource, self-contained, and inclusion setting

Provided Direct Instruction in math on a 7th grade level in a basic skills class

Developed/implemented semester-long academic intervention plan

Developed/implemented semester-long classroom lesson plans

Communicated with supervising teacher to identify students progression

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Observed Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings

Grade levels ranged from 7th-8th

High School Internship Experience
August 2013/ December 2013

Lake Street Elementary School; Crown Point, IN

Assisted the Special Education Teacher with lesson plans, communication with parents, and other various
paperwork

Helped students with lunch tasks such as social skills, opening containers, and cleaning up

Worked one-on-one with students during academic work

Grade levels ranged from Kindergarten-5th

Related Experience
Special Needs Church Program
April 2014/Current
Church of the Highlands; Auburn, AL
Sunday night and Wednesday night church program for children with disabilities
Helped students color, sing, dance, and interact with others
Implemented behavior management
Student Service Learning
January 2016/ April 2016
Opelika Learning Center; Opelika, AL (25 hours)
Assisted alternative school students with behavior issues at Opelikas community garden
Student Service Learning

Auburn Early Education Center; Auburn, AL (25 hours)

Worked with students ages 3-5 in a small group setting

Babysitter

August 2014/ November 2014

August 2013/ December 2013

Chris and Natalie Mikrut; Crown Point, Indiana

Babysat a child with Autism every weekend
Helped make nighttime snacks
Assisted children preparing for bed at specific times
Under certain circumstances I had to calm down the child when he was having a sensory overload

Volunteer-Related

College of Education Student Ambassador; Auburn, AL

August 2016/May 2017
Met with donors and alumni
Helped future perspective students become informed about the College of Education
Volunteered at Jean Dean Reading is Fundamental (RIF) philanthropy events
Auburn Mentoring Program; Auburn, AL
August 2015/May 2016
Mentored a junior high aged girl with life skills and family issues
Helped with school work
Near His Heart; Auburn, AL
February 2016/February 2017
Supervised children and adults with disabilities in a community setting
Peer Tutor; Crown Point, IN
August 2011/December 2013
Worked on spelling with high school special education students in a self-contained classroom setting
Worked on fine motor skills and mathematics with high school special need students in a severe
classroom setting
Assisted teachers with various paperwork
Special Needs Cheerleading Coach; Crown Point, IN
August 2011/December 2013
Coached girls with disabilities at practice, football games, basketball games, and other various events
Worked hand-over-hand with one cheerleader
Scottsboro High School; Scottsboro, AL
August 2010/May 2011
Played academic and non-academic games with severe students every afternoon

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Skills

Alabama Reading Initiative, Certificate of Professional Development; Alabama State Dept. of Education (expected
Spring 2017)
Leadership and organizational skills, classroom management, behavior and discipline skills, communication skills,
ability to work with students with disabilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Words, Excel, PowerPoint, SmartBoard, SmartPad, projection screens, iPad, Boardmaker
American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED Certified
QPR for Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Certified

Achievements

The Society of Collegiate Leadership and Achievement (2015 recipient)

Honor Society (2015 recipient)
Auburn University Deans List (Spring 2016, Summer 2016)

References
Kelly Schweck
University Supervisor, Advisor
Auburn University
brumbka@auburn.edu
(334) 524-6493
Julie Whitney
Teacher, Special Education
Griffith Elementary School
Jwhitney@griffith.k12.in.us
(219)-789-7935

Caroline Dunn
University Professor
Auburn University
dunnca1@auburn.edu
(334)-844-7676