ALEXIS MIERS

8323 Sunridge Road Apt 301

Lincoln, NE 68505

(402)646-5681
leximiers5@gmail.com
Education

Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences

GPA: 3.78

Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2015

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Endorsements:

Elementary Education
Special Education K-6

Other College:

Southeast Community College-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE (2009-2012)

Associates of Applied Science Degree in Human Services

High School

Seward High School, Seward NE

Praxis Status:

Praxis I completed
Praxis II
Elementary Education completed
Special Education pending
Related Field Experience in Education

Student Teaching (In progress)

Grade 2, Riley Elementary School, Lincoln, NE
Spring 2015
Taught 18 students in a classroom at a Title 1 school with varied abilities including 2 ELL, 3
designated as BD, 1 with Aspergers, and 1 identified as gifted
Used iPad to teach all subject areas
Implemented behavior management strategies with students
Participated in Parent-Teacher Conferences
Special Education K-5, Riley Elementary School, Lincoln, NE
Practicum Experiences
Special Education Grade 5, Kahoa Elementary School, Lincoln, NE
Facilitated one-on-one instruction with student of a moderate disability
Worked individually with students to expand vocabulary and fluency
Attended IEP meeting
Administered Vineland-II assessment

Spring 2015
Fall 2014

Grade 4, Belmont Elementary School, Lincoln, NE

Spring 2014
Taught lessons in reading, writing, and vocabulary
Administered QRI-5 (Qualitative Reading Inventory 5)
Facilitated one-on-one instruction with a student to develop reading skills using Sound Partners
Created and taught thematic unit about growth and development
Kindergarten, Meadow Lane Elementary School, Lincoln, NE
Created and taught lessons focusing on math curriculum
Introduced new math concepts using manipulatives
Created and used behavior management strategies with students

Fall 2013

Grade 1, Ruth Hill Elementary School, Lincoln, NE

Taught lessons in literacy
Facilitated classroom activities

Fall 2012

Additional Experience in Education

Kit and Dick Schmoker Reading Center Tutoring Program, UNL
Fall 2014
Administered Benchmark Reading Assessment, Spelling Inventory Assessment, and Writing
Assessment
Created and taught lessons based on individual student needs
Assessed and taught literacy skills through one-on-one instruction
Practicum Experiences, Human Services Program, Southeast Community College-Lincoln (500 hours)
Heartland Big Brothers Big Sisters, Lincoln, Nebraska
Shadowed client and parent interviews

Completed phone assessments and documentation

Spring 2011

Kindergarten and grades 1-4, Arnold Elementary School, Lincoln, NE

Fall 2011
Assisted in preparation of instructional materials and displays

Tutored in academic subjects

Provided assistance to Lincoln Parks and Recreation After-School Program

Preschool and grades K-1, Seward Elementary School, Seward, NE
Assisted in class projects

Lead group learning activities

Tutored in reading and math

Fall 2010

Honors
Deans list, College of Education and Human Sciences, six semesters
Attracting Excellence to Teaching Program (AETP) Scholarship, 2015 academic year
Mildred Moyer Baynard Memorial Scholarship, 2014-2015 academic year
Oscar Helmuth Werner Scholarship, 2014-2015 academic year
JJ Thomas Scholarship, 2014-2015 academic year
JJ Thomas Scholarship, 2013-2014 academic year
B. Lyall Education Scholarship, 2013-2014 academic year
Mary A. Krider Lorentzen Scholarship, 2013-2014 academic year
Dean's list, Southeast Community College, 2009-2012
Work Experience
Substitute Teacher and Floater, Fingerprints Child Development Center, Lincoln, NE (May 2012-present)

Nurture growth and development from ages 6 weeks-10 years

Work Study Tutor, Kahoa Elementary School, Lincoln, Nebraska

Tutored in academic subjects

(January 2012-May 2012)

Certified Nursing Assistant, Ridgewood Rehabilitation and Care Center, Seward, NE (November 2011-July 2012)
Assisted residents and offered personal care to meet activities of daily living

Certified Nursing Assistant, Sunrise Country Manor, Milford, NE

(January 2009-October 2010)
Assisted residents and offered personal care to meet activities of daily living

ALEXIS MIERS___________________________________________________________________________
8323 Sunridge Road Apt. 301
Lincoln, NE 68505
402-646-5681
leximiers5@gmail.com
REFERENCES
Mrs. Jennifer Johnson
2nd Grade Teacher
Riley Elementary School
5021 Orchard Street
Lincoln, NE. 68504
402-450-0709
jhohenf@lps.org
Mrs. Sara Ewerth
Student Teaching Supervisor
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
8720 Oakmont Drive
Lincoln, NE. 68526
402-525-4094
sewerth13@gmail.com
Mr. Jeff Bjorkman
Principal
Riley Elementary School
5021 Orchard Street
Lincoln, NE. 68504
402-436-1164
Mrs. Renee Lyons-Stephenson
Kit and Dick Schmoker Reading Center Tutoring Program Supervisor

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

7250 Pine Lake Rd.
Lincoln, NE. 68516
402-570-8009
rlyons1957@gmail.com
Mrs. Mary Keeley-Herring
5th grade Resource Teacher
Kahoa Elementary School
7700 Leighton Avenue
Lincoln, NE. 68507
402-525-0909
mkeeley@lps.org
Mrs. Prudence Devney
Director of Fingerprints Child Development Center
7800 Holdrege St.

Lincoln, NE 68505
402-467-4503
prudence@capitolcity.org