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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full time elementary position in Frederick County Public Schools, excercising a student centered classroom
utilizing student leadership, collaboration and creativity
EDUCATION
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Masters of Arts in Teaching: August 2016-Dececmber 2017; Early Childhood Education; GPA 3.925
Bachelor of Arts: May 2014; Major: Philosophy & Religion Concentration: Religion Minor: Family Studies
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, Greenwood Mill Elementary School, Winchester, Virginia
3rd grade; August 2017- Present
Completing Graduate Level Inquiry Proposal in class
Creating Co-Teaching Lesson Plans for first 6 weeks
Practicum Student, William Perry Elementary School, Waynesboro, Virginia
Kindergarten; March 2017-May 2017
Created interactive student centered lesson plan for fractions math unit
Supervised and participated in class field trip to the Harrisonburgs Childrens Museum
Observed and assisted in weekly differentiated small group literacy lessons
st
1 grade; January- March 2017
Designed differentiated science review lesson on water investigations
Created and applied a custom guided reading lesson plan including word study for a student who was reading
above grade level
Customized money unit savings system for students to use and understand the concept of earning and saving
money.
Practicum Student, Stone Spring Elementary School, Harrisonburg,Virginia
Pre-School; September-December 2016
Conducted child study research that followed one childs physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development
over a 16 week period
Developed differentiated language arts lesson focusing on story retells
Colaborrated with cooperating teacher to develop new behavior management system in the classroom
Teaching Assistant, Creighton's Corner Elementary School, Ashburn, Virginia
3rd grade; August 2015- August 2016
Assisted in daily logistics, classroom management and planning of four third grade classrooms, 28 children per
classroom
Administered weekly assessments for data analysis and progress management
Led small group learning interventions for reading, math and writing
Planned and implemented agriculture themed project based learning projects for all four classes
Program Instructor, Loudoun County Parks and Recreation, South Ridings, Virginia
Ages 3-12, May 2008- August 2016
Created developmentally appropriate curriculum for after school classes for children ages 4-12
Developed curriculum for summer classes that included topics such as writing, musical, theatre, physical activity,
agriculture and STEM projects.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Proficent in Microsoft Office: Word, Publisher, Excel, Powerpoint
Working knowledge of SMARTBoards and Promethean Boards
Document Cameras
Macintosh Apple Computers
IPad & IPods
Various Digital Cameras