To obtain a teaching position in an early childhood, elementary, and/or special education classroom

 

            College of Saint Mary-Omaha, Nebraska

                    Graduation date: December 2002, Bachelor of Science in Education

¨       Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.944

¨       Dean’s list, Fall 1998 through Fall 2002

¨       PRAXIS I, Reading: 332, Writing: 328, Mathematics: 329

¨       Sigma Phi Sigma member, 2001

¨       Recipient, Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges, 2000-2001

¨       Recipient, The National Dean’s List, 1999-2000

¨       Recipient, NSEA-R/SEAN Scholarship, 2002

¨       Recipient, Education Student of the Year Award, 2003

¨       Nominee, Kappa Gamma Pi, 2001

¨       Nominee, Saint Catherine Medal, 2001

 

 

Washington Elementary-Omaha, Nebraska

Teacher, Resource classroom

§         Plan and conduct lessons for Kindergarten through fifth grade

§         Obtain a flexible schedule to assist teachers, staff, and faculty with various tasks such as covering

       for absentees, pull-out to provide qualitative assistance to students

§         Modify lessons for students with learning disabilities and gifted students

Anderson Grove Elementary-Bellevue, Nebraska

Student Teacher, fifth/sixth grade combination classroom

§         Plan and conduct lessons for fifth and sixth grade students

§         Modify lessons for students with learning disabilities and gifted students

Ashland Park-Robbins-Omaha, Nebraska

Student Teacher, Pre-kindergarten Special Education

§         Plan and conduct lessons for three- and four-year-old students in a Speech/Language classroom

§         Assist with the organization and conduction of parent teacher conferences

§         Provide assistance in testing and observing student progress in areas of Speech and Language development

§         Help implement strategies to suit the needs of children with special needs

Westgate Elementary-Omaha, Nebraska

Teacher Aide, Intermediate Special Education Classroom

§         Modify curriculum to suit needs of children with behavior disorders, learning disabilities, mild and moderate handicaps, and other special needs

§         Develop and implement behavior plans

§         Support students in appropriate subject areas in a classroom environment setting

§         Support students in appropriate areas in a special education classroom setting

§         Plan and conduct learning activities for a morning tutoring program for students referred by their teachers in specific subject areas

§         Manage extra duties such as bus duty, lunch duty, and recess duty

§         Inspire a more fluent and positive start to the school day for kindergarten through sixth grade students by leading a pilot program at subsidized apartments 

Responsibilities included: preparing and serving breakfast, according to dietary and state guidelines; establishing and managing a calm classroom setting; and misdirecting inappropriate behaviors

 Afternoon Teacher, Computer Curriculum Consortium (CCC) Classroom, kindergarten through fourth grade

§         Adapt reading and math curriculum for students kindergarten through fourth grade

§         Observe and collect data for progress in the areas of math and reading

§         Plan and host an Open House to increase parent involvement and knowledge of the program

§         Prepare and conduct supplemental activities in the areas of reading and math

Westgate Early Childhood Center-Omaha, Nebraska

Co-Teacher; Pre-school Group Leader

§         Cooperate with four other lead teachers to plan and implement activities for four- and five-year-old students in a pre-kindergarten setting

§         Prepare snack according to dietary and state guidelines for pre-kindergarten through sixth grade students

§         Provide care for pre-kindergarten through sixth grade students in a before and after school program

§         Cooperate with four other lead teachers to plan, prepare, and host an Open House to parents of thirty-five pre-kindergarten students and their families

§         Coordinate an all day summer program for first and second grade students

Responsibilities included: Preparing and conducting lessons appropriate for the students; cooperating with other teachers to plan and implement whole group activities; and cooperating with an afternoon teacher to plan activities

Sacred Heart Grade School-Omaha, Nebraska

Student, Reading Practicum

P.A.L.S. (Partners Achieving Literacy in Schools), Fall 2000 through Spring 2001

§         Plan and conduct lessons in the areas of Reading and Language Arts for first grade students in a south Omaha area school

§         Cooperate with another pre-service teacher in preparing and presenting lessons

§         Cooperate with the initial teacher in targeting areas for further growth

Roncalli Catholic High School-Omaha, Nebraska and St. Bernard’s Elementary School-Omaha, Nebraska

Future Teacher Club Group Leader, Fall 2000 through Spring 2001

§         Engage freshman and sophomore students in teaching activities for elementary students

§         Interest and motivate future teachers in the education profession

§         Plan and conduct lessons to freshman and sophomore students

§         Plan and conduct lessons to elementary students

§         Model and lead freshman and sophomore students in conducting lessons to elementary students

§         Collaborate with high school Future Teacher Club advisors and college students to set up accommodating times for college student/high school student meetings

§         Plan and conduct an Open House for freshman, sophomore, and college level students

Girls Incorporated of Omaha-Omaha, Nebraska

Student, Science and Math Practicum, S.M.A.R.T. Lab (Science, Mathematics, And Relevant Technology), Fall 1999 - Spring 2000

§         Prepare and conduct lessons in the areas of Science, Mathematics, and Technology for first grade students

§         Cooperate with a peer teacher to implement lessons and behavior management strategies

§         Assess student’s progress of prepared unit of study

§         Assess and reflect on personal teaching and learning

Omaha 2000 Early Childhood Center-Omaha, Nebraska     

Student, Early Childhood Practicum, March through December 1999

§         Prepare and conduct activities for children ages two to five in the areas of Play, Creativity, & Artistic Development; Health & Nutrition; Mathematics; and Science (including all areas of development)

§         Assess and reflect on personal teaching and learning

 

President, Student Education Association of Nebraska (SEAN), 2001-2002

Vice President, SEAN, 2000-2001

Treasurer, SEAN, 1999-2000

Co-Chair, Student Education Technology Association (SETA), 2001-2002