VICTORIA BUDZINSKI

26398 State Road 2, South Bend, IN 46619 | (574-309-1104) | v.budzinski10@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Seeking an elementary teaching position to provide students with a well-rounded education by creating a
positive learning atmosphere that will allow students to eventually thrive and play significant roles within
society.
EDUCATION
Hope College, Holland, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education- Social Studies Composite K-8
G.P.A.: 3.5/4.0
Honors: Deans List (4/6 semesters), Cum Laude
Certificate: Elementary K-5 (K-8 All Subjects Self Contained Classroom)

Expected June 2015

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher Zquest Elementary School-Zeeland, MI
Spring 2015
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Taught for four months all subjects for a combined 2 and 3 grade class.

Created lesson plan for all subjects and incorporated Project Based Learning within
the classroom.

Worked with both whole group and small group.

Participated in school events and regular staff meetings.

Full Time Family Nanny Farrisee Family, South Bend, IN
Summers 2007-2014
Entrusted with the complete care of two children ensuring physical and emotional needs are met while
parents are at work
Managed the scheduling of various activities throughout the summer including transportation both in town
and out of State
Create fun and educational opportunities through museum visits, trips to the zoo, and cultural
Restaurant experiences
Teacher Assistant- ZQuest Elementary School-Zeeland, MI
Fall 2014
Taught various math, social studies, reading and writing lessons for a combined 2nd and 3rd grade.
Created lesson plans for math and social studies
Worked with both large and small groups
Teacher Assistant- Black River Middle School-Holland, MI
Created lesson plans for a seventh grade English and Literature class.
Assisted with reading and writing skills for essays and various short stories

Fall 2013

Teacher Assistant-Wakazoo Elementary School-Holland, MI

Implemented lesson plans developed by the teacher to help

kindergarten reading and writing development

May 2013

Teacher Assistant- Eagle Crest Charter Academy- Holland, MI

Provided students with a positive atmosphere and assisted students with various assignments

Fall 2011

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Holy Family Vacation Bible School- Volunteer, Holy Family School, South Bend, IN
Summer 2014
Volunteered to lead young students during a week of vacation Bible school

Taught various scripture

lessons of the Bible

Developed life lessons and life skills for each student

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Orientation Assistant Volunteer, Hope College, Holland, MI

Fall 2014, Fall 2013

Led a group of freshman students for a week in daily discussion and activities

Washington, D.C. Honors Semester

Held a semester internship at the Federalist Society in Washington, D.C.
Attended classes that reflected on vocation and calling
Was required to work in a timely fashion and completed various office tasks
Discussed education policy and visited many historic sites
Was able to experience different cultures by being exposed to a larger city

Spring 2014

Phi Alpha Theta Member

Fall 2013
Academic History Fraternity that meets for various historical movies, speeches and events.
Step Up After School Program, Holland, MI Volunteer
Spring 2013

Organize and lead events

for an after school tutoring program for middle school students once a week for a semester
CASA (Childrens After School Achievement), Holland, MI Volunteer
Spring 2012-Spring 2013

Engage in mentoring
and tutoring of at-risk elementary students twice a week for two hours

Serve as a member of the CASA Board

Dance Marathon Volunteer, Holland, MI
Spring 2012

24 hour fundraiser for Helen DeVos Childrens Hospital