Erin Schiltz

2709 Arthur Ave ~ Des Moines, Iowa 50317 ~ 515-266-0039 ~ eeschiltz@hotmail.com Certified Art Teacher (K-12)/ Gifted and Talented Teacher Education Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa
Master of Arts in Teaching May 2012 Iowa Teaching Certification (K-12 Art), Talented and Gifted (K-12)

Grand View University, Des Moines, Iowa

Bachelor of Arts, 1997 Major: Graphic Arts Minors: Visual Arts and Photography

Student Teaching

Roosevelt High School, Des Moines, Iowa

March May 2012 Develop creative lesson plans to apply critical thinking to art lessons. Manage classroom activities and encourage creativity.

Cattell Elementary School, Des Moines, Iowa

January March 2012 Utilized flexible and creative lesson plans to instruct students on fundamentals of art. Communicated with staff, parents and students on behaviors and learning goals.

Practicum Experience

PACE, Des Moines, Iowa

September November 2011 Tutored one-on-one with a behaviorally challenged student to assist them in achieving high test scores to receive their GED.

Moulton Elementary, Des Moines, Iowa

October 2011 Observed a talented and gifted coordinator in assessing and evaluating potential gifted students needing to be identified by the district.

Roosevelt High School, Des Moines, Iowa

January- April 2011 Observed teacher in classroom management techniques, lesson planning and student interaction.

Goodrell Middle School, Des Moines, Iowa

September November 2010 Observed teacher in classroom management techniques and lesson plans. Created and taught a lesson plan to students on abstract art.

Substitute Teaching

Prairie City-Monroe School District, Monroe, Iowa

September December 2011 Substitute taught art for grades 9-12. Executed pre-planned lesson plans and activities as well as developing creative lessons on various art elements. Assessed and evaluated approximately 120 students. Acted as creator and promoter of student displays at Prairie City-Monroe High school art gallery.

Substitute Teaching Continued

Held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on their childs progress and address disciplinary problems.

Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, Iowa

January-December 2011 Traveled throughout the school district substitute teaching all subject areas for grades 6-12. Executed all pre-planned lesson plans and activities in accordance to school standards and teachers guidelines.

Southeast Polk Schools, Altoona, Iowa

January May 2011 Substitute taught all subject areas for grades 9-12. Implemented all pre-planned lesson plans and activities in accordance with school and teachers guidelines.

Other Work Des Moines Community and Adult Education Experience September 2005- April 2011
Instructed swim lessons to six month to five year old children and their parents. Developed creative lessons and instructional strategies to assist parents in teaching their children swim techniques. Established a private in home daycare. Managed and cared for children from 6 weeks to 9 years old. Maintained healthy and intellectually stimulating environment to encourage learning and imagination through a variety of activities. Organized field trips to various locations to provide additional learning experiences for all ages. Established procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe and clean establishment for children. Provided children with care that meets their needs physically, emotionally, academically and socially.

Kidz Korner Daycare, Des Moines, Iowa

Activities

Union Park United Methodist Church Volunteer, Christmas Pageant Director, 2008- 2010 Iowa Dance Theater Volunteer, 2011-2012 Private Art lessons, Instructor, 2011-2012

Certifications Mandatory Reporting

CPR/ First Aid

Erin Schiltz 2709 Arthur Ave ~ Des Moines, Iowa 50317 ~ 515-266-0039 ~ eeschiltz@hotmail.com References Ruth Malmquist
Prairie City-Monroe High School Art Teacher 400 E Highway 163 Monroe, Iowa 50170 (641) 259-2315 rmalmquist@pcmonroe.k12.ia.us

Lee Webb
Union Park United Methodist Church Church Pastor 2305 East 12th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50316 (515) 262-2875

Diane Stilley
Drake University Education Building 3206 University Ave Des Moines, Iowa 50311 (515) 271- 3726 diane.stilley@drake.edu Melinda Jones Des Moines Public Schools Cattell Elementary School Principal 3101 East 12th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50316 (515)242-8403 melinda.jones@dmschools.org

Megan Luna
Des Moines Public Schools Cattell Elementary School Art Teacher 3101 East 12th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50316 (515) 242-8403 megan.luna@dmschools.org Becky Johnson Des Moines Public Schools Roosevelt High School Art Teacher 4419 Center Street Des Moines, Iowa 50312 (515) 242-7272 becky.johnson@dmschools.org