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Annalesha M. Kalis
520 NE 7th St * Madison, SD, 57042 * (507) 995-3932 annalesha.kalis@k12.sd.us

Objective:
Seeking a full-time opportunity educating in the Elementary or Special Education field, and provide my students with a safe,
fun, engaging and motivating environment. I am a hardworking, highly motivated, dependable, and dedicated individual who
enjoys team-working activities.

Education:
Dakota State University, Madison, SD_______________________________________________2011-Present
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education (K-8)
PreK-12 Reading Minor
Endorsements: K-12 Technology, Coaching Basketball, Softball and Baseball
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2016
Major GPA: 3.578/2.700 Cumulative GPA: 3.073/4.0
Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton High School, Janesville, MN_____________________________2007-2011

Work Experience:
Direct Support Professional, ECCO, Inc. Madison, SD ___________________
Passing Medications
Cooking and cleaning
Taking people supported shopping and into the community
Bookstore Lead Cashier, Dakota State University, Madison, SD
Operate cash register
Waiting on customers
Answering phones
Cleaning up storage room and dressing room
Direct Support Professional, Elm Homes, Waterville, MN
Passing medications
Cooking and cleaning
Taking people supported shopping and into the community

Fall 2014-Present

Fall 2014- Present

May 2011-August 2015

Related Educational Experience:

Student Teaching at Madison Elementary School, Madison SD___________________________Spring 2016
Assisted and taught 2nd grade
Created lesson plans based on Common Core Standards
Created real life applications
Student Teaching at Madison Middle School, Madison SD______________________________Spring 2016
Assisted and taught 6th-8th grade Special Education
Created lesson plans based on individual IEPs
Created real life applications
Apart of Several IEP teams
Gracevale Colony School, Winfred, SD_______________________________________________Spring 2014
Assisted and helped 6th-8th grade students
Created lesson plans based on Common Core Standards
Taught 6th-8th graders reading lessons
Flandreau Elementary School, Flandreau, SD
Assisted and helped Kindergartners
Created lesson plans based on Common Core Standards
Taking running records

Spring 2015

Annalesha M. Kalis
520 NE 7th St * Madison, SD, 57042 * (507) 995-3932 annalesha.kalis@k12.sd.us

Honors and Awards:

Dakota State University Presidents List
Spring 2013-2015
National Society of Leadership and Success _____________________________________Spring 2015-Present
Campus Student Leader Award _______________________________________________Spring 2015
Whos Who Among Students Award __________________________________________Spring 2016
Best of the Best Direct Support Professional ____________________________________Fall 2016

Activities/ Organizations:
Student Activities Board Member, Dakota State University
Fall 2012-Present
Freshman Orientation Leader, Dakota State University
Fall 2013-Present
Colleges against Cancer President, Dakota State University __________________Fall 2014-Present
Student Ambassador, Dakota State University
Fall 2014-Present
Council for Exceptional Children, Dakota State University
Fall 2011-Spring 2013
Past Member of National Science Teachers Association
Fall 2016
Capabilities and Skills:
Communication skills with educators and students
Experienced in Microsoft Office, Evernote, Khan Academy, Google Docs, Simple Computer Programming
Smartboard, Promethean Boards, etc.
Obtain leadership qualities, self-motivated and organizational skills
First Aid and CPR qualified
Community Service:
Donate Blood
Volunteer at Sharing and Caring Hands
Spring Cleanup
Special Education Classroom Aid
Helped students in General Education Classroom
Concession Stand at youth basketball games
Refereeing youth basketball games