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OBJECTIVE
To inspire elementary students through creative and engaging instruction while collaborating with families,
other educators, and the community.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Degree i n Elementary Education
Wartburg College, Waverly IA
Endorsements: Special Education and Reading
GPA: 3.8/4.0
May 2016
WORK EXPERIENCE
Tennis Instructor/Program Coordinator | Littleton, Colorado
Summer 2009-Present
Engaged students at various ages (6-18) through tennis instruction
Collaborated with parents about schedules through multiple means of communication
Organized and ran a successful summer tennis program
Care Provider | Waverly, Iowa
Organized the various schedules of children
Engaged children in every day learning and real life experiences
Reinforced fine and gross motor skills through interactive projects
Modeled appropriate social behavior and encourage d relational skills
Fall 2012-Present
FIELD EXPERIENCE
Fairbank Rural Elementary School: K-3 grade | Fairbank, Iowa
Spring 2015
Partnered with a small group to create science lessons to meet the needs of K-3 learners
Experienced a diverse one -room Amish school setting
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School: 5 th Grade | Waverly, Iowa
Fall 2014
Produced weekly reading lessons and differentiated instruction that aligned with standards
Addressed individual needs of students and pulled groups together to work on mastering skills
Collaborated consistently with teacher to discuss appropriate lesson plans
Peet Junior High: Resource Room | Cedar Falls, Iowa
Fall 2014
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Aided instruction for 7 and 8 grade math classes
Taught an interactive lesson on the Indus River Valley by utilizing technology
Created pre -tests and post-tests over the content discussed in the Indus River Valley lesson
Arturro Middle School: 6th Grade | Bronx, New York
Observed and reflected on classroom management in a very diverse setting
Connected with the class and addressed concerns as needed
Graded multiple assignments according to the teachers rubric
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School: 5 th Grade Resource Room | Waverly, Iowa
Witnessed classroom pull-out setting with students who have learning disabilities
Aided and taught structured reading tests
Organized binders and created posters to benefit the teacher and students
Spring 2014
Fall 2014
Taught an interactive and ethical lesson based off the story read
Spring 2013
Orange
Spring 2013
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Best Buddies | Waverly, Iowa
Established relationships with adult community members who have special needs
Fall 2012-Present
Fall 2014
ATHLETICS
Collegiate Tennis Student Athlete | Waverly, Iowa
Successfully managed time for practices, matches, and school work
Encouraged the team and acted as a role model for the underclassmen
Fall 2012-Present
Fall 2014-Present
Fall 2012-Present
Spring 2014
Fall 2012-Present