Education
May 2011:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Illinois type 03 Elementary Certification
Cumulative GPA: 3.836/4.0 Major GPA: 3.813/4.0
Western Illinois University - Macomb, IL
Leadership Background
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars Vice President (2009-2010)
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars Treasurer / Secretary (2008-2009)
- Outstanding Pre-service Teaching Award Nominee (2011)
- Voluntary Assistant in teaching WIU Elementary Education 110 Seminar Class (2010)
- Western Illinois University Undergraduate Research Day (2009)
Skills
- Endorsements in Social Studies and Language Arts
- Experience with using AIMSweb Testing
- Familiar with Apple OS X and Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
- Experience with Smart Board Technology
- Experience creating Audio and Video Podcasts
- Experience teaching and working with students with Downs Syndrome and Autism
- Willing to sponsor extra curricular activity (Student Council, Key Club, etc)
References
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Experience
Kindergarten Instructional Aide - Ward Grundy Elementary School - Morton School District #709
- Teach daily calendar routine
- Lead fine motor skills center (assist students with cutting, glueing, writing, etc)
- Prepare materials for class (make copies, laminate, cut paper)
- Assist instructor with other miscellaneous tasks (take attendance, restroom breaks, etc)
- August 2011 - Present
Substitute Teacher - Morton School District #709
- Substitute for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and Music classes
- Execute lesson plans
- August 2011 - Present
Kindergarten Student Teacher - New Central Elementary School - Havana School District #126
- Taught language arts, writing, math, social studies, and science
- Prepared and executed lesson plans
- Maintained communication with parents
- Participated in Student IEP, Staff, and PTO meetings
- January 2011 - April 2011
5th Grade Block Teacher - Central Intermediate School - Monmouth-Roseville School District #238
- Taught language arts, reading, math, social studies, and science
- Prepared and executed lesson plans
- August 2010 - December 2010
Summer Camp Supervisor - Peoria RiverPlex
- Communicate with parents
- Create daily schedule
- Organize and lead field trips
- Supervisor: 2011 - Present; Counselor: 2009 - 2010 |
