WADE GRINHAUG

324 Juliana Ct ∙ Polk City, IA 50226

Phone: (563) 379-0663 ∙ E-mail: Grinhaugw@yahoo.com

EDUCATION______________________________________________________
 Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts 08/06
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA
 Bachelor of Science in Education (Social Science) 12/09
Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA
 Coaching Authorization 08/11
 M.S.E. Educational Leadership 06/19
Drake University, Des Moines, IA

ACCREDITATIONS AND LICENSES__________________________________

 Standard License – State of Iowa 5/13
Certification: 5-12 All Social Sciences, K-12 Instructional Strategist
II: BD/LD, K-12 Athletic Coach

STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE___________ _____________________

Student Teacher August 17-December 8, 2009
Waterloo East High School, Waterloo, IA
 Taught U.S. History classes for ten weeks
 Taught students who had special needs and behavior disorders
 Able to accommodate students by adapting class lesson plans and
individual lesson plans
 Created and taught unit plans
 Developed strong classroom management skills
 Instructed as part of a team with four other teachers.
 Contacted parents at beginning of school year and led parent teacher
conferences

WORK EXPERIENCE______________________________________________
Ankeny High School 07/17 – present
Ankeny, IA
 Evaluated and hired classified staff
 Worked with staff, students and families on attendance interventions
 Supervised after school activities
 Worked with staff, students, and families on behavior interventions
 Led investigations involving student behavior
  Organized and planned building safety drills
 Worked with special education department to create associate schedules
 CPI coordinator
 AP coordinator
 PBIS building coordinator
 Lunch duty supervisor
Ankeny Community School District Behavior/Athletic Coach 08/15-07/17
Ankeny, IA
 Plan and deliver PD for behavior concerns
 Work with teachers/administrators to plan, implement, and problem solve
behaviors
 Work with PLC to improve effectiveness and grow
 Hold Cognitive Coaching conversations with teachers/administrators
 9th grade Head Boys Golf Coach
 9th grade Assistant Wrestling Coach
Ankeny Centennial High School Special Education Teacher 08/13 – 07/15
Ankeny, IA
 Co-taught Algebra, Chemistry, Connections, and Biology
 Write and implement IEP’s, progress monitor, work with other members of
a team to develop FBA’s and BIP’s.
East Des Moines High School Special Education Teacher 08/12 – 07/13
Des Moines, IA
 Teach students in a self-contained BD program
 Work with students on core classes, electives, and special education
services
 Write and implement IEP’s, progress monitor, work with other members of
a team to develop FBA’s and BIP’s.
Woodward Academy Day School Teacher 08/10 – 08/12
Woodward, IA
 Taught eight different subjects including; Military History, Personal
Wellness, Physical Science, U.S. History, Middle School Social Studies,
World Geography, American Government, World History
 Wrote and implemented IEP’s, graphed progress monitoring, assessed
probes, and individualized instruction
Target Warehouse Worker 07/07 – 07/10
Cedar Falls, IA
 Help to fulfill store orders in a warehouse setting
 Operate powered equipment
 Work as a team to deliver products to customers on time