Stephanie

Shipp
shippsf@dukes.jmu.edu
(540) 409-6739
stephshipp.weebly.com
Current Address Permanent Address
736 Chase Court, Apt. E 102 Essex Circle
Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Stephens City, VA 22655

EDUCATION
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Master of Arts in Teaching, PreK-6 Expected Graduation Date: May 2018
Major: Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies Undergraduate Degree: December 2016
Minors: Elementary Education Undergraduate GPA: 3.5
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Graduate GPA: 4.0

WORK EXPERIENCE
James Madison University Recreation Center (UREC), Harrisonburg, VA
Member Services Assistant August 2015 -Present
§ Conduct transactions
§ Register participants for programs and activities
§ Handle participant issues
Abundant Life Daycare, Stephens City, VA
Lead School Age Teacher July 2012-Present
§ Supervise a group of 50+ children, ages 6-11
§ Aid in completion of homework
§ Encourage appropriate social interactions
§ Plan and supervise off-site educational field trips
§ Plan and lead on-site activities, such as games, crafts, etc.
Rockingham County Parks and Recreation, Harrisonburg, VA
After School Leader January 2014-June 2015
§ Supervised a group of 35 children, ages 4-11
§ Led group activities and themed crafts
§ Communicated with building staff daily about school/student activities

CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching: Fall 2017
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• Greenwood Mill Elementary School, 1 Grade
o Coordinated a local meteorologist visit to supplement a weather unit
o Aided in leading Garden Club
o Facilitated a professional learning session for administrators across the county
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• Gainesboro Elementary School, 4 Grade
o Led an iStation intervention group for students with Tier 3 vocabulary
o Conducted several FOSS Investigations to further understanding of weather
o Introduced a variety of alternative methods to find equivalent fractions
Practicum: Spring 2015-Spring 2018
• Spring 2015: Smithland Elementary School, Kindergarten
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• Summer 2016: Intercultural Practicum in Northern Ireland, 1 grade
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• Fall 2016: McGaheysville Elementary School, 5 Grade
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• Spring 2018: Bessie Weller Elementary School, 4 Grade

RELATED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in the Field of Education
• Engaged in sponsored events including educators conferences, literacy nights, and workshops
Future Teachers to Speakers of Other Languages Club
• Collaborated with the Career Development Academy to teach adults English skills
National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Certification in Early Childhood Education
First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified