Aimee Joy Palacios

apalacio@linfield.edu

OBJECTIVE: Seeking teacher position at Sue Buel Elementary School in McMinnville, OR, to inspire and empower young people to become life long learners and world changers. EDUCATION: B.A., Elementary Education; Minor, Music Teaching authorization in Early Childhood and Elementary Education Linfield College, McMinnville, OR Study Abroad program in France & Italy TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Student Teacher, Grade 5 and Kindergarten February 2013-December 2013 Grandhaven Elementary School and Sue Buel Elementary School in McMinnville, OR Designed engaging lesson plans that were meaningful and inspired student learning while developing positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and school administration. Power Hour volunteer (Fall 2012 at Sue Buel and Spring 2013 at Grandhaven) Teacher, Grade K-6th Summer 2012-Summer 2013 Discovery Zone Child Development Center, McMinnville, OR Designed curriculum in alignment with weekly school themes and goals/values. Education Volunteer and Practicum Experience Fall 2008-2012 th McMinnville, OR: 4 grade at Columbus Elementary School (Fall 2011 & Spring 2012); 4th grade at Wascher Elementary School, Bear Buddy Mentor (20082009); Pre-Kindergarten at Linfield Pre-School (Fall 2011); 6th-8th grade ELL class at Duniway Middle School (Spring 2012); 6th grade core class at Patton Middle School (Spring 2012); McMinnville Juvenile Detention Center (Spring 2012) Newberg, OR: 3rd-5th grade at Mabel Rush Elementary School, Family Math Night Volunteer (Spring 2011); 9th-12th grade at Newberg High School (Fall 2010) Dayton, OR: 2nd grade at Dayton Grade School (Fall 2012) Dundee, OR: 2nd-3rd grade at Dundee Elementary School, Family Math Night Volunteer (Spring 2011) Sherwood, OR: 1st grade at Archer Glenn Elementary School, Sherwood, OR. (Spring 2010) Resident Advisor (RA) August 2010-June 2011 George Fox University, Newberg, OR Creatively designed, organized, promoted, and implemented meaningful and engaging student events. Served as a mediator and leader, promoting unity and community within my residents hall. December 2013

 Collaboratively worked within a team of resident advisors to accomplish common goals. Oregon Association of Student Council Camp Counselor Summer 2009 & Summer 2010 State of Oregon (OASC) High School Leadership Camp, Monmouth, OR Created curriculum to teach, inspire, and empower high school leaders while also leading and mentoring. Columbus Outdoor School Camp Counselor Summer 2008 & Summer 2009 Columbus Elementary School, McMinnville, OR Mentored ten 5th grade students through explorative and discovery driven learning at Twin Rocks Camp. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Family Fun Days Summer of 2010 and 2011 Planned, organized, and led a community service event in McMinnville and Dayton communities. Partnered with the city of McMinnville in doing yard work for a local park and Led a team of high school students in providing food, games, and music for children and their families in the local community. Benefit Concert Vocalist Supporting Koncert for Kids, (Fall 2007, 2008, and 2012) Supporting Doernbecher Childrens Hospital (2009 and 2010) HONORS and ACTIVITIES Alpha Lambda Delta Academic Honors society, Linfield College, Fall 2012-present Linfield College Latinos Adelante Club and Multicultural Club, Fall 2011-present MEA Scholarship Recipient, McMinnville High School, 2009 INTERESTS Different Cultures Traveling Music Service Backpacking Leadership Painting REFERENCES Mark Hyder Past Assistant Principal of Patton Middle School and McMinnville High School Phone Number: 503-472-3623 Steve Tillery Principal of Independence Elementary School Phone Number: 971-241-1006

Additional references and experience are available upon request.