JESSICA BOYLE

(414) 520-8579
boylejs@alverno.edu

OBJECTIVE: Teacher (1st - 5th grade), Mathematics specialty

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:
May 2016
June 2016

B.S. Elementary Education, Mathematics Minor, Alverno College

Early Childhood/Middle Childhood-General Teaching License (71-777)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Spring 2016 3rd Grade Student Teaching (32 students), Hoover Elementary School - West Allis, WI
Planned and implemented daily math, inquiry, and guided reading lessons, with an emphasis on
differentiation and personalization.
Utilized classroom technology tools on a regular basis (e.g. iPads, learning apps, document camera,
etc.).
Developed special unit on the solar system, incorporating NASA live feeds and a student group
project.
Co-taught with cooperating teacher and fellow student teacher.
Created reading corner activities for Inquiry Night event, to increase parent participation.
Designed and organized event for special high interest day centered on bugs and beads and
connecting art activities.
Participated in the making of a motivation video for students preparing for testing.
Fall 2015
4th Grade Field Placement (27 students), Whittier Elementary - Milwaukee, WI
Developed and instructed seven whole group lessons focusing on mathematics.
Worked with small group of students below grade level to practice math strategies.
Differentiated instruction to meet the needs for range of student abilities.
Employed technology as an instructional tool.
Created and delivered one whole group social studies lesson preparing students for field trip centered
on industrialization and entrepreneurs.
2nd Grade Special Education Field Placement (4 students), Tess Corners Elementary Muskego, WI
Monitored individual students and guided them in classroom activities, to keep them on task.
Designed and taught one-on-one lesson for students with Down syndrome.
Observed interventions for students with vision, speech, and cognitive impairments.

Spring 2015

Fall 2014
K4 Field Placement (27 students), Elm Dale Elementary School Greenfield, WI
Created and taught six whole group lessons focusing on the content areas of math and science.
Implemented movement as a developmentally appropriate technique to help keep students engaged
and learning.
Spring 2014 1st Grade Field Placement (19 students), Brookfield Elementary School Brookfield, WI
Designed and implemented 3 whole group lessons, centered on developing student reading
strategies.
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Used the balanced literacy components of read-aloud, guided reading, and the workshop model.

Fall 2013
5th Grade Field Placement (17 students), Walt Whitman Elementary Milwaukee, WI
Designed and taught two small group lessons focusing on sequencing and compound words.
Integrated technology (e.g. SMART Board and SMART Exchange) into both lessons.
Assisted students working at math stations.

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Spring 2016 4th and 5th Grade After-School Tutor (10 students), Hoover Elementary- West Allis, WI
Provided and implemented math curriculum during after school enrichment program for students
who below or just at grade level.
Spring 2014 Peer Tutor (Integrated Science), Alverno College
Individually tutored a student in college-level human biology course.
Provided weekly review of textbook material.
Identified needed areas of review, based off of feedback on previously completed assignments.

HONORS & RECOGNITION

2012-Present 4-year Academic Scholarship Recipient, Alverno College
2015
Student Teaching Intern Nominee, at Alverno faculty recommendation
2012-2013
Tutor Nominee (Integrated Science & Quantitative Literacy), at Alverno faculty
recommendation
2012
Service Scholarship Recipient, Muskego Womens Club

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
2014-Present Student Member, Alverno Literacy Advisory Council
Participated in semi-annual literacy discussions with Wisconsin educators and administrators; topics
included strategies for English Language Learners and standardized testing (MAPS and Badger
Exam) requirements and preparation.

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