Emily Iversen

Objective To obtain a teaching position with English Language Learners that will benefit from my
diverse teaching experience and dedication to students learning and development.

Education Masters of Arts in Teaching in TESOL, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

(Anticipated graduation summer 2017) Current GPA 4.0.

Praxis Raw Score: 175

TESOL 120 Advanced Certificate, TESOL Express (March 2013)

Specialist Modules in Professional English, Young Learners

Bachelor of Arts in Human Services, Peace College (May 2012)

Coursework in early childhood development, world religions and cultures.

General Education coursework. N.C. State University (2000-2005)

English major.

Teaching Student Teacher | 2016-2017 | Doris Henderson Newcomers School, Greensboro, NC

Experience Manage a classroom of thirty-five 4th and 5th grade English Language Learners
Develop and implement lesson plans in common core topics for elementary aged English
Language Learners in lower and intermediate levels
Practice teaching using a variety of strategies such as group discussion, discovery, active
and cooperative learning and technology integration
Adapt teaching resources and materials to meet the language level and needs of
students with different abilities
Assist lead teacher in preparing materials for class and implementing classroom
Expectations
Participate in Instructional Support Team process and help to implement individualized
interventions
Establish positive relationships with students, cooperating teachers and school staff

Graduate Assistant | Fall 2016 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro, NC

Conducted weekly meetings with students to help develop personal, realistic, and
achievable academic plans
Administered study skills and reading assessments with students
Led workshops with groups and classes on academic skills
Oversaw and helped maintain the TASP Resource Lab while answering questions from
students and staff regarding the Academic Skills Program

Instructor | 2014-2015 | Chungdahm Institute, Daejeon, South Korea

Developed English writing, speaking and listening lesson plans for Basic and
Intermediate English levels for students in elementary and middle school grades
Delivered classroom lectures for 10-15 students using weekly themes
Used tablets in lieu of books to creatively implement each week's lesson while
maintaining student interest in technology
Guided student projects and evaluated progress on skill development
Created positive learning environment for students while setting expectations, managing
fairness and establishing a discipline plan
 Lead Teacher | 2013- 2014 | Maple Bear School, Daejeon, South Korea
Developed innovative teaching approaches, including music and purposeful play, to
teach English to children ages five and six-years-old
Designed weekly lesson plans to teach speaking, writing, math and science skills in
English using a monthly theme
Evaluated students educational development and provided progress reports to parents
Researched and implemented cooperative learning structures to increase the interest and
participation of students struggling to understand concepts using a variety of materials
and resources to ensure students were engaged in learning
Program
Management North Carolina Sheriffs Association, Raleigh, NC
Experience Lead Records Management Specialist | November 2011 August 2013 |
Helped implement the Statewide Misdemeanant Confinement Program (SMCP) aspect
of the Justice Reinvestment Act
Created forms, processed monthly invoices and continued to help write, edit and publish
the SMCP Training Manual
Answered questions from jail staff, sheriffs and the public on law-related items, thus
helping to ensure accuracy and accountability for the SMCP
Special Projects Coordinator | May 2009 November 2011 |
Coordinated the logistics for more than twenty training classes a year that served 1,000
attendees
Selected training locations and vendors and then created websites for event registration.
Assisted in the preparation of grant application narratives and budgets
Reviewed expense trends and gathered cost information to forecast expenses
Edited the SMCP Training Manual and Courthouse Training Manuals extensively

Program Assistant | 2007 - 2009 | Division of Public Health, Raleigh, NC

Coordinated travel arrangements for managers and other staff for meetings and
conferences around the state, ensuring expensed stayed within budget
Contacted vendors, verified cost quotes and reviewed contracts for sites, food and
equipment necessary for meetings of the Diabetes Advisory Council and Asthma
Alliance, including the annual Asthma Summit

References Available Upon Request