Tyler Kahn

(801) 641-4269 | tbkahn@graniteschools.com

University of Utah, Elementary Education, BS
Graduating with ESL endorsement in 2018

Professional Experience
6th Grade Teacher Intern 2017 – 2018
Gearld Wright Elementary
 Plan lessons, develop behavior management and classroom procedure systems and
respond to the different needs of a community of learners.
 Provide consistent expectations and respond sensitively to the emotional needs of
students.
 Engage in lessons allowing students to explore their rights and responsibilities in the
world through such contemporaneous topics as gun violence in schools and gender
discrimination and bias throughout society.
 Collaborate with a team of colleagues to support grade wide consistency and to assess
students for formative planning.
 Supervise 6th Grade Student Ambassadors in completing responsibilities throughout the
school year.

Supervised Teaching in Resource Classroom 2016 – 2017

Newman Elementary
 Teach students differentiated lessons and provide student centered curricular support in
English Language Development and Mathematics curriculum.
 Teach grade levels 2nd to 6th, with a wide range of student abilities, and with professional
supervision and support from Special Education Teacher Ana Park.

Physical Education Paraprofessional 2016 – 2017

Newman Elementary
• Plan and lead age and skill level appropriate Physical Education activities and sports for
students ages 5 to 12.
• Manage behavior through the creation of a set of clear rules and expectations for
students, and problem solve with students who struggle to engage and participate.
• Model positive attitudes about physical activity and encourage a welcoming and
supportive environment.

Psychiatric Technician II 2006 – 2015

University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute (UNI)
 Provide and maintain a therapeutic group setting for children and adolescents with a
range of behavioral and developmental disorders and mental illnesses.
 Plan and carry out therapeutic activities and groups for young children.
  Collaborate with Psychology Staff to implement behavior support plans for Autism
Spectrum Disorder patients, and other patients requiring specific behavioral
interventions.

Awards and Recognitions

Teacher of Tomorrow 2017
Utah Associate for Supervision and Curriculum Development
 Given to one student from each Teacher preparation program in Utah in recognition of
exemplary achievement and promise as an educator.

Professional References

Jason Sikes, Teaching Coach, Gearld Wright Elementary

(801) 520-1319

Deb Andrews, Principal, Newman Elementary

(801) 578-8537

Ana Park, Resource Teacher, Newman

Elementary
(801) 712-0801