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Objective:
I am a 2008 graduate from Eastern University with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. I wish to pursue a career
as an elementary school teacher. My goal as an educator is to help students discover their strengths. I will strive to build
confidence in my students and motivate them to work to their highest potential. I hope to influence their lives in a positive
and encouraging way.
Experience
Spring City Elementary School * Spring City, PA * March 2008-June 2008
Student Teacher in 4th grade classroom
- Responsible for planning lessons that correlated to state standards and school curriculum for a variety of subjects.
- Adapted
lesson plans according to students' needs and learning styles.
- Observed PSSA testing for Reading, Mathematics, and
Science.
- Accompanied class to field trips and end of the year activities.
Evans Elementary School * Limerick, PA *
January 2008- March 2008
Student Teacher in 4th grade classroom
- Responsible for planning lessons that correlated to state standards and school curriculum for a variety
of subjects.
- Conducted multiple hands-on science experiments.
- Participated in grade level meetings.
- Attended
faculty meeting about Responsive Classroom.
Education:
Christopher Dock Mennonite High School *1000 Forty Foot Road Lansdale, PA 19446*
-High School Diploma-3.5 GPA
-Graduated June 2003
Eastern University *1300 Eagle Road St. David's, PA 19087*
-B.A Elementary Education
-GPA: 3.59
-Expected Date of Graduation: May 2008
Additional Experience:
August 2009-Present: Title I Tutor for Baptist Children's
Services - Responsible for administering and scoring
Wide Range Achievement Tests for nine girls
- Tutor
students in a variety of classroom subjects
August 2008- April 2009: Kindergarten Teacher at Children of America
August 2007-June
2008: Tutor Second Grade student in reading comprehension, writing, and math.
May 2005-August 2007: Worked at Harleysville Learning Center for three summers inbetween semesters at
Eastern. - Responsible for the daily schedule of class
- Titles included, Head Camp Counselor and Head
3's Room Teacher
September 2004-May 2003: Worked in the Human Resources Office at Eastern University. - Duties
included filing papers, organizing resumes, and other computer-related tasks
- Gained experience working with Microsoft
Excel
Ongoing: Participation in numerous mission's trips to locations including Cherokee, North Carolina;
Fairmont, West Virginia; Biloxi, Mississippi; Gulfport, Mississippi; Washington D.C; San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
Ongoing: Babysitter for multiple families (reference letters available upon request)
Awards/Honors
-Dean's List at Eastern University
-Eastern University's Presidential Scholarship
-Invited to become member of National Educational Honor Society
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