Keeli Comito

10141 Sutton Dr #9, Urbandale, IA 50322

keelicomito@hotmail.com (563) 212-3291
Education
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa
Master of Science in Teaching: Elementary Education
Endorsements: Reading

December 2016
GPA: 4.0

University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

B.A., Marketing from Henry B. Tippie College of Business
Student Teaching Experience
First Grade Teacher
Jackson Elementary School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa
Mentor Teacher: Miranda Garland
Prepare and teach lessons in all curriculum areas
Differentiate instruction for various learner styles
Monitor and assess student progress

May 2006

August 2016-present

Practicum Experience
Grades 1-3 Junior Achievement
Cowles Montessori School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, IA

Spring 2016

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Fall 2015

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Spring 2015

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Fall 2014

3 Grade Classroom
Oak Park Elementary, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, IA
6 Grade Science Classroom
Waukee South Middle School, Waukee Community School District, Waukee, IA
5 Grade Classroom
Westwood Elementary School, Ankeny Community School District, Ankeny, IA
Talented and Gifted Program
Runnells Elementary School, Southeast Polk Public School District, Runnells, IA

Spring 2009

Related Work Experience

Teacher Associate/Administrative Assistant
August 2008-present
Drake University Head Start, Des Moines, Iowa
Consistently maintained family and agency confidentiality
Shopped for, prepared, and served meals for children in the program on a daily basis
Observed children daily and entered assessment data into Teaching Strategies GOLD
Successfully incorporated PBIS strategies into classroom environment
Education and Childcare Provider
January 2008-August 2008
Altoona Kidsworld, Altoona, Iowa
Helped children to develop motor skills through sensory activities, dramatic and free play, and
projects
Developed and implemented weekly lesson plans
Certifications
Parents as Teachers Certified Parent Educator
Mandatory Reporter Certification
Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
Volunteer Experience
2016 Exploring Lovejoy Afterschool
2014 Shes Up Iowa Mentor
2011-2014 The Project of Central Iowa Benefit planning committee
2014 Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence Its About Time Gala Auction Committee
2008-2013 The Animal Rescue League of Iowa