EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Washington Residency Teacher Certification June 2014 (Pending)
· Elementary Education K-8
Seattle University – Seattle, Washington June 2014 (Anticipated)
· Master in Teaching
Current GPA: 3.96
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire – Eau Claire, Wisconsin May 2010
· Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, Minor in Marketing
Magna Cum Laude; GPA: 3.61
Nominated for the Outstanding Management Major Award; one of 12 out of 400 graduates.
· Elementary Education K-8
Seattle University – Seattle, Washington June 2014 (Anticipated)
· Master in Teaching
Current GPA: 3.96
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire – Eau Claire, Wisconsin May 2010
· Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, Minor in Marketing
Magna Cum Laude; GPA: 3.61
Nominated for the Outstanding Management Major Award; one of 12 out of 400 graduates.
TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE
Teacher Intern January – April 2014
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School, Seattle School District
· Managed all classroom activities, including other teachers and volunteers, and taught an integrated curriculum to 27 ethnically and socioeconomically diverse second grade students in a co-teaching model.
· Developed and taught lesson and unit plans consistent with Common Core Standards, Washington State EALRs, and district curriculum (Everyday Math, Reader’s Workshop, Writer’s Workshop, Science Kits).
· Evaluated student learning through daily assessments to inform teaching pace and differentiate instruction to reach all learners.
· Learned scaffolding practices for helping the 14 ELL students in my classroom access daily lessons from working closely with the ELL teacher-in a push in environment.
· Attended grade level planning sessions, school faculty meetings, and professional learning community (PLC) sessions on iPads in the classroom and Common Core Practices for Math.
· Observed lessons from System 44 and Read180 in small group sessions.
· Participated in Open House, parent conferences, and field trips.
Field Experience March – December 2013
The Little School, Bellevue Private School
Einstein Middle School, Shoreline School District
Maple Elementary School, Seattle School District
Echo Lake Elementary School, Shoreline School District
· Observations and guided practice (individual and small group opportunities) for teaching in grades K-8.
· Presented and developed lessons, graded papers, assisted students, and observed classroom teachers.
YMCA of Greater Seattle
Assistant Teacher, Before and After School Care September 2012 – February 2013
Dunlap Elementary School, Seattle School District
· Led a group of 10 children in playing group games, making art projects, tutoring and homework help before and after each school day.
· Participated in curriculum development process under direction of site supervisor.
Assistant Teacher, Summer Day Camp June 2012 – August 2013
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School, Seattle School District
· Supervised a group of up to 50 children with other assistant teachers on field trips, playing group games, planning and executing activities throughout the summer.
· Developed curriculum schedules for each week before a supervisor was hired for our site.
· Followed YMCA childcare protocol while guiding children in a summer of exploration.
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School, Seattle School District
· Managed all classroom activities, including other teachers and volunteers, and taught an integrated curriculum to 27 ethnically and socioeconomically diverse second grade students in a co-teaching model.
· Developed and taught lesson and unit plans consistent with Common Core Standards, Washington State EALRs, and district curriculum (Everyday Math, Reader’s Workshop, Writer’s Workshop, Science Kits).
· Evaluated student learning through daily assessments to inform teaching pace and differentiate instruction to reach all learners.
· Learned scaffolding practices for helping the 14 ELL students in my classroom access daily lessons from working closely with the ELL teacher-in a push in environment.
· Attended grade level planning sessions, school faculty meetings, and professional learning community (PLC) sessions on iPads in the classroom and Common Core Practices for Math.
· Observed lessons from System 44 and Read180 in small group sessions.
· Participated in Open House, parent conferences, and field trips.
Field Experience March – December 2013
The Little School, Bellevue Private School
Einstein Middle School, Shoreline School District
Maple Elementary School, Seattle School District
Echo Lake Elementary School, Shoreline School District
· Observations and guided practice (individual and small group opportunities) for teaching in grades K-8.
· Presented and developed lessons, graded papers, assisted students, and observed classroom teachers.
YMCA of Greater Seattle
Assistant Teacher, Before and After School Care September 2012 – February 2013
Dunlap Elementary School, Seattle School District
· Led a group of 10 children in playing group games, making art projects, tutoring and homework help before and after each school day.
· Participated in curriculum development process under direction of site supervisor.
Assistant Teacher, Summer Day Camp June 2012 – August 2013
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School, Seattle School District
· Supervised a group of up to 50 children with other assistant teachers on field trips, playing group games, planning and executing activities throughout the summer.
· Developed curriculum schedules for each week before a supervisor was hired for our site.
· Followed YMCA childcare protocol while guiding children in a summer of exploration.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Second Grade Classroom Volunteer September 2012 – February 2013
Dunlap Elementary School, Seattle School District
· Assisted the classroom teacher three days per week in leading small group learning and re-teaching concepts.
Dunlap Elementary School, Seattle School District
· Assisted the classroom teacher three days per week in leading small group learning and re-teaching concepts.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Amazon November 2011– May 2012
Customer Service Associate
· Aided customers in changing orders, account management, Kindle use, and answered general questions over the phone.
Customer Service Associate
· Aided customers in changing orders, account management, Kindle use, and answered general questions over the phone.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
CPR and First Aid Certified through the American Red Cross.