BOBBI FOSS

bobbi.foss@mnsu.edu
(507)-213-6958
PERMANENT ADDRESS:
917 RICE LAKE STREET
OWATONNA, MN, 55060

TEMPORARY ADDRESS:
427 JEFFERSON STREET
SAINT PETER, MN 56082

EDUCATION
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor of Science, December 2014
Major: Elementary Education; GPA: 3.6
License: Minnesota Elementary Education, K-6, pending December 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Washington Elementary, Mankato, MN
Spring 2014
Long Term Substitute Teacher, Kindergarten, 17 students
Assessed students reading comprehension through 100 Book Reading Challenge
Created whole and small group reading lessons to support reading comprehension, fluency,
phonemic awareness, phonological awareness, and vocabulary
Integrated Smart Board technology into reading and math lessons
Facilitated conferences with parents and students to discuss personal responsibilities and
academic progress
Attended problem solving team meetings as well as meetings with parents to create a plan for a
student in need of behavioral support

STUDENT TEACHING AND FIELD EXPERIENCE

Jefferson Elementary School, Mankato, MN
Fall 2014
Student Teacher, Kindergarten, 25 students
Assessed students reading comprehension through 100 Book Reading Challenge
Created small group reading lessons to support reading comprehension, fluency, phonemic
awareness, phonological awareness, and vocabulary
Planned and implemented whole group reading lessons for select comprehension and
metacognitive reading strategies
Integrated Smart Board technology into reading and math lessons
Managed the classroom by using Jeffersons model for positive behavior (PBIS)
Planned, instructed, and assessed a five day unit on main idea and key details for submission to
the Education Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA)
Jefferson Elementary School, Mankato, MN
Spring 2014
Teacher Candidate, Kindergarten
Planned and implemented whole and small group reading, whole group math, and morning
meeting
Co-taught alongside mentor teacher during whole group reading and math lessons
North Intermediate, Saint Peter, MN
Fall 2013
Teacher Candidate, Sixth Grade
Designed a three week unit on story structure and the Freytag model

Planned and implemented inquiry based math lessons where students applied their learning to a
worthwhile mathematical task (hands-on approach)
South Early Learning Center, Saint Peter, MN
Spring 2013
Teacher Candidate, Second Grade
Created small group reading lessons to support understanding of dialogue in written text
Supported students during Daily 5 rotations (fluency, comprehension, phonemic awareness,
phonological awareness, and vocabulary)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Spring 2013-14
Teacher candidate
Received certification for ENVOY non-verbal classroom management
Planned and implemented a literacy event for students in the Mankato Public School district to
promote reading in elementary grades
Implemented a reading intervention via online platform for a fourth grade student from Sibley
East Elementary School
Led activities at a Dr. Seuss Day event held for kindergarteners in the Mankato Public School
District
Attended professional development seminars related to co-teaching, classroom management,
reading and math strategies, peer coaching, Danielson Framework, and academic language
Mankato Public School District
Spring 2012-14
Volunteer
Jefferson Elementary Kindergarten Round-up
Monroe Elementary School Science Fair
Hoover Elementary Kindergarten Round-up
Saint Peter Public School District
Spring 2012-14
Volunteer
South Early Learning Center Kindergarten Round-up
North Intermediate Science Fair
YWCA, Mankato
Spring 2014
Volunteer
Provided families with support for kindergarten readiness in children ages four and younger
Lincoln Community Center, Mankato
Fall 2012
Volunteer
Devoted 40+ hours to tutoring adult English language learners
UVolunteer National Organization
Spring 2012
Volunteer
Co-taught all grades in a K-6 elementary school in San Ramon, Costa Rica (60 hours)
Co-taught an adult English class in San Ramon, Costa Rica (30 hours)

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
City of Saint Peter Recreation Department
Summer 2014
Recreation Leader
Designed reading lessons and recreation activities for preschool age children
Worked with leadership coordinators and recreation leaders to plan summer events
Kwik Trip Incorporated, Mankato, MN
Shift Leader
Managing daily operations and delegating coworker tasks

May 2010-Present