Deidra Purvis Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Identify and acquire manuscripts for children and youth for the Free Spirit imprint of Teacher Created Materials, focusing on high interest trade books with SEL alignment

Burnsville, Minnesota

Directs a team of professional educators, coordinates with school and district leaders to curate custom classroom libraries and curriculum aligned book collections. Specializes in authentic print and digital titles to support PK-12 education. Leads trainings and presentations to demonstrate utilizing print and digital resources in the classroom.

United States

Burnsville, Mn

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Richmond, Indiana

• Provided educational support to 6th grade students at Dennis Intermediate School including one-on-one and small group instruction.• Completed long-term substitute positions as needed.

• Taught 8th Grade English, 8th Grade Honors English, and Response to Intervention for English.• Maintained regular communication with parents and professionals via phone, email, and written letter. • Tracked and responded to student data using Microsoft Excel• Utilized personal drive in conducting regular research in educational strategies for professional improvement. • Dedicated time as the Green Team Sponsor (recycling club).• Served on the ISTEP+ Prep… Show more • Taught 8th Grade English, 8th Grade Honors English, and Response to Intervention for English.• Maintained regular communication with parents and professionals via phone, email, and written letter. • Tracked and responded to student data using Microsoft Excel• Utilized personal drive in conducting regular research in educational strategies for professional improvement. • Dedicated time as the Green Team Sponsor (recycling club).• Served on the ISTEP+ Prep Team.• Assisted in planning activities and creating a video as a member of the ISTEP+ Motivational Team. Show less

Richmond, Indiana

• Conducted one-on-one writing conferences with Honors Students.• Graded essays for the professor. • Entered grades and managed the class website.

Richmond, Indiana

• Performed all administrative and clerical duties for the Honors Program for three years, and served as the assistant to the Director of the Honors Program. • Tracked progress of Honors Students using Excel, communicated with students via phone and email, planned, promoted, prepared, and managed various events

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Creative Writing

Bachelor’S Degree, Secondary Education, 3.985

Activities and Societies: Honors Program, Honors Club (President, Secretary), Humanities Club (Officer), Writers' Club (Officer) Graduated.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Key Club, Yearbook, Track & Field, Volleyball Yearbook Staff (4 years, 1 year as co-editor-in-chief), Key Club.