Aaryn Ludens
August 2017 - Present - TAP Success Coach / Adjunct Instructor
Wichita State University
- Contributed to the growth of the TAP program from an initial class of approximately 50 students to the current enrollment of 564 students
- Mentored 37 TAP students as a coach in the program with 19 successful graduates to date
- Guide mentees through the lesson planning process and provide feedback on plans and lesson execution based on classroom teaching samples
- Lead instructor for Internship III (CI 607); developed instructional content on formative and summative assessment methods ensuring strong student understanding through relatable and applicable coursework
- Manage a small team of success coaches; hosting monthly meetings, facilitating bi-directional communication between the program leaders and coaches, and establishing best practices
- Developed coaching quick reference guide to help organize student expectations and deadlines that was later adopted by coaches throughout the program
August 2011 - September 2017 - Classroom Teacher - 4th Grade
Enterprise Elementary
- Developed lesson plans and instructed curriculum in accordance with district guidelines and CCSS
- Implemented positive classroom management and disciplinary strategies to effectively handle challenging behaviors
- Differentiated instruction for various student types including ESOL and Special Education
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan and prepare rigorous lessons
January 2011 - May 2011 - Paraprofesional
Enterprise Elementary
- Lead small intervention groups to improve math and reading skills
May 2016 - Masters of Learning and Instructional Design
Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
- Dean’s List – GPA 3.9
- Project: What are the challenges and supports faced by second-year teachers?
April 2011 - English for Speakers of other Languages Endorsement
December 2010 - Bachelors of Arts in Education
Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
- Licensure: Elementary K-6
- Dean’s List – GPA 3.9
April 2007 - Associates of Arts in Education
Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo, MI
- Dean’s List – GPA 3.5
2018 - 2019 - Mentor Training
Kansas Mentor and Induction Center
August 2012 - September 2017 - School Leadership Team
Enterprise Elementary
- Attend bi-monthly meetings to discuss school-wide issues and relay information back to grade level team
- Present school-wide data at district events
- Collect intervention data from grade level team to turn in
December 2015 - September 2017 - USD 259 Math Curriculum Team
Elementary 4th Grade Team
- Present at district in-service on the teaching fractions in upper elementary
- Collaborate with colleagues to make decisions about the follow year’s math instructional sequence
- Analyze potential curriculum for alignment with CCSS and the needs of the district
- Establish lessons to fill gaps left by curriculum
- Create videos to assist teachers with working through the math modules
Wichita State Cooperating Teacher (CT)
- Core I – Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2014
- Core II/Core III- Spring 2016, Spring 2015
- 2017 PDS Stellar CT Award – WSU partnership with USD259
- Assisted student teachers with skills needed in the classroom
August 2012 - September 2017 - PTA Treasurer
Enterprise Elementary