KAURI DYNES

kmdynes@gmail.com – (540) 229 7395 – misskauridynes.weebly.com

Education
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA; Graduated December 2018
BA, Government major – GPA 3.82
Master of Teaching, Secondary Social Studies (certified grades 6-12) – GPA 3.91
Coursework for Add-On Endorsement in Algebra I
Certifications and Skills
Licensure
› Virginia teaching license in Secondary Social Studies, Middle School Math, and Algebra I
› Recognition of Excellence on Social Studies, Middle School Math, and Algebra I Praxis exams
Professional Development: Quality Assignment Routine
› Completed training in delivery method for effective Project Based Assessment of students through planning, clear
instructions, periodic check-ins and support, rubric-based evaluations
Teaching Experience
Student Teaching: 8th Grade Civics, Culpeper Middle School, Culpeper, VA; Fall 2018
› Assumed full teaching load for 3 classes of 22-26 students in 85 minute blocks, daily, including gifted education, general
education, and inclusion classes with a para-educator
› Fostered classroom in which diverse range of learners were comfortable asking questions and taking risks
› Engaged students in balanced discussions on current political topics and encouraged student exploration and questioning
› Created and implemented authentic and skills-focused projects for students
› Differentiated teaching according to class & student interests and readiness levels
› Assisted students in small group sessions after school
Teaching Practicum: 12th Grade AP Government and 11th Grade Dual Enrollment US History
› Consistently built discussion and collaboration skills with students
› Created collaborative lessons for students to co-construct knowledge about key Supreme Court cases
› Engaged students in Structured Academic Controversies on key decisions in the history of the United States
Tutoring Practicum: Assist English Language Learners in 8th Grade Mathematics classroom
› Built trust with students across language barriers
› Assisted within general classroom setting to keep multiple students focused and support students at varying language levels
with math curriculum
Tutoring Practicum: 8th Grade AVID program
› Guided groups of students through exercises designed to foster independent problem-solving skills
› Assisted students through projects constructing persuasive arguments, writing speeches, and creating videos
Related Experience
Intern at Deque Systems: Herndon, VA; Summers 2012-2014 and 2016
› Created curriculum for online modules about developing websites accessible to people with disabilities
› Problem solved by adapting and reusing content from product user guides and using PHP coding language to simplify editing
and updating in the Content Management System
Tutor at Huntington Learning Center: Fredericksburg, VA; Summer 2015
› Worked individually with students (ages 7-13) struggling both academically and emotionally to identify and improve areas of
difficulty
Leadership Activities
President and Head Instructor for UYoga Club at the University of Virginia
› Built a yoga club which met twice weekly with 30-80 students in a classroom
› Organized club meeting locations, buying and transporting mats, and recruited and trained new instructors
Yoga Instructor for the Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia
› Taught night classes for students and staff, designed to be accessible to a wide variety of experience levels