OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position a full time position as an Elementary School teacher
EDUCATION
Appalachian State University Boone, NC
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education December 2011
Concentration: Social Sciences
Estimated GPA: 3.78
Study Abroad: Costa Rica Summer 2010
Enhanced Spanish speaking to intermediate level
Worked collaboratively with education group to teach summer school courses
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Westwood Elementary School West Jefferson, NC
Student Teaching, Kindergarten Fall 2011
Assisted and taught grade-appropriate lessons and activities for students that followed North Carolina Standard Course of Study in all subjects
Developed and taught lessons that included hands-on Smart-Board activities
Conducted and managed discipline within a classroom of 20 students
Communicated with ESL parents through notes home written in Spanish
Mountain View Elementary School Jefferson, NC
Student Teaching Internship, 5th Grade Spring 2010
Assisted lead teacher in grade-appropriate lessons and activities for students that followed North Carolina Standard Course of Study in all subjects
Developed and taught hands-on unit in geometry to classroom of 35 students
Mountain View Elementary School Morganton, NC
Under Graduate Practicum Coursework, 3rd Grade Fall 2010
Assisted lead teacher in daily classroom activities
Observed and recorded child development and interaction for two case studies
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Watauga Parks and Recreation Boone, NC
Cheerleading Coach for Football Season Fall 2010
Worked with 8-10 year olds cheering for Watauga Parks and Recreation football
Collaborated with four other coaches to effectively supervise 300+ students
Provided safe environment for physically demanding activities
Watauga Youth Network Boone, NC
After School Tutor Spring 2009
Tutored and interacted with Middle School students at the Watauga Youth
Developed additional ESL experience while working with older youth
WORK EXPERIENCE
Appalachian State University Boone, NC
University Recreation, Intramural and Club Sports Fall 2008- Fall 2009
Intramural Supervisor Fall 2007-Fall 2008
Maintained the overall success and timeliness of intramural activities
Available for information, emergency situations, and incidences that may occur
Intramurals Official Spring 2011
Officiated Intramural Volleyball and Handball games
Intramurals Scorer/Timer Fall 2007- Spring 2011
Scored and timed intramural activities such as flag football and basketball
Appalachian State University Boone, NC
Camp UREC Camp Counselor (Rising 3rd and 4th graders) Summer 2009
Maintained the well being and safety of third and fourth graders during four weeks of summer day camp on the campus of Appalachian State University
Group Workcamps Foundation Loveland, CO
Summer Staff, Program Manager Summers 2006-2008
Worked with 3 other college students to lead 4 weeks of work camp for adults and youth from across the country. Youth lodged in a local high school and repaired local homes for a week
Preserved the well being of over 400 youth for a week of work camp
Operated sound equipment, video equipment and computers to provide an evening service for campers
Drove over 6,000 miles across the country to conduct work camps in 4 different states
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
“Reading Enhancement Across the Curriculum,” Dr. David White, Westwood Elementary, Oct. 17, 2011
“Boys Will Be Boys,” Dr. Sarah Adams and Dr. Kevin Smith, Reich College of Education Seminar, Oct. 1, 2011
“Using Assessment Effectively,” Dr. Sally Coal, Reich College of Education Seminar, Oct. 1, 2011
“Classroom Management Techniques,” Dr. Peter Popel, Reich College of Education Workshop, Sept. 25, 2011
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
Chancellor’s List
Dean’s List
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
REFERENCES AND PORTFOLIO
References available upon request