Elementary Education Teacher

Initial Elementary Licensure K-6

Clare E: clare.houser4@gmail.com
P: (515) 868-2407
Colorado and Minnesota May 2017
PRAXIS 5001- January 2017
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Dedicated educator committed to creating a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating, encouraging and supportive for all students.
I am seeking a position as an elementary teacher that will utilize my experience and talents where I can make a difference in the
lives and education of the students.

EDUCATION
University of St. Thomas Bachelor of Arts in Education / May 2017 (anticipated)
Cumulative GPA: 3.87 (projected Magna Cum Laude)

EXPERIENCE
St. Marks Catholic School, St. Paul, MN Clinical Practice, 2nd Grade (15 Students) / 2016 Present
Design creative, standards-aligned unit and lesson plans effectively.
Create various original formative and summative assessments for each subject area.
Provide engaging and motivating interdisciplinary instruction to the whole-class, small groups, and in individual settings.
Establish and maintain classroom routines, procedures, and behavior expectations while providing feedback and monitoring
student performance to advance learning.
Analyze student data in order to develop an action plan that best suites their needs and learning goals.
Adapt lessons for advanced students and students with learning disabilities.
Communicate and collaborate regularly with colleagues and families by providing feedback, ideas, and performance reflections
on students and my effectiveness.
Draft and revise report cards as required, and assist in parent-teacher conferences.
Notre Dame Academy, Minnetonka, MN Camp Counselor / Summer 2015-2016
Supervised 15 children at daily summer camp; duties included enforcing safety guidelines, disciplining and resolving conflicts,
leading by example, and actively participating in all aspects of each camper's day.
Maintained developmentally appropriate environment and helped refine the summer curriculum.
Provided candid feedback to parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and disciplinary issues; and worked
collaboratively with parents and the school leadership.
STARBASE Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN - Interactive Field Experience, 4th and 5th Grade / 2015
Constructed and taught a student-centered, engineering design-based lesson about inertia and force at STARBASE- an
interactive STEM-based program.
Delivered engaging instruction that addressed multiple learning modalities and scaffolded learning.
Encouraged critical thinking by providing students with the opportunity of cooperative learning by participating in hands-on
whole-class and small group activities.
Groveland Park Elementary School, St. Paul, MN Interactive Field Experience, 4th Grade / 2014
Administered one-on-one academic support with students to build rapport and improve their knowledge of each subject area.
Identified and assessed learning goals for each individual, and selected appropriate, differentiated materials.
Lead leveled reading groups by addressing vocabulary development, reading fluency, and comprehension.

ACTIVITIES & HONORS

Professional development in Top20- a social-emotional training, St. Marks Catholic School
Member of National Education Association
Student Ambassador, University of St. Thomas
Experience Abroad: Studied in France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Peru and Ecuador
National Honor Society, Valley High School
Silver Cord Service Award (over 200 hours of community service during high school)
Special Olympics Iowa, volunteer

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