Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2014 University of Nebraska-Lincoln
College of Education and Human Sciences GPA: 4.0 Overall Cumulative GPA: 3.883
Endorsements: Elementary Education Special Education K-6
Praxis Status: Praxis I completed Praxis II completed
Graduated from Grand Island Northwest High School: May, 2011
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Practicum Experiences Special Education, Pyrtle Elementary, Lincoln, NE Fall 2014 Administered Vineland-II and ABBLS assessments Attended IEP, MDT, and behavior coach meetings Delivered immediate constructive feedback of assessments, and activities Developed individualized inclusion plans for two students with special needs
Grade 4, West Lincoln Elementary, Lincoln, NE Spring 2014 Collaboratively developed explicit instruction lesson plans Administered Words Their Way, Qualitative Reading Inventory assessments Delivered explicit instruction in a one-on-one setting using Sound Partners Developed and taught a thematic unit about the first Nebraskan settlers
Grade 2, Roper Elementary, Lincoln, NE Spring 2013 Developed behavior management program for individual student Created and taught lessons focusing on math curriculum and language arts curriculum Used manipulatives to teach new math strategies and concepts
Grade 5, Morley Elementary, Lincoln, NE Spring 2012 Developed and taught lessons based on writing curriculum Lead small reading groups Interacted with a student with behavior needs and his paraeducator
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Kit and Dick Schmoker Reading Center Tutoring Program, UNL Summer 2014 Developed individualized lesson plans to meet my tutees needs Assessed and taught literacy skills through explicit instruction
ELL Liberty Elementary School Practicum, Omaha, NE Spring 2013 Documented preschool atmosphere and procedures Interviewed successful preschool teacher and learned about the community-focused, partnership-based, Title 1 school
Nursery Worker, UNL Childrens Center, Lincoln, NE April 2013-present Collaboratively provided for the basic needs of infants (0-1yrs) Maintained confidentiality with Childrens Center families
Substitute, UNL Childrens Center, Lincoln, NE April 2013- present Substituted for lead and assistant teachers and other students in all 11 of the classrooms at the center Helped carry out lesson plans, nap times, snack times, and play times and provided for the basic needs of the children at the Center
Crafts and Snack Shop Supervisor, Timberlake Ranch Camps, Marquette, NE Summer 2014 Oversaw camp counselors and their campers in the craft barn Provided creative craft ideas, support, and supervision Managed the camp store, store workers, and daily cash income
Camp Counselor, Timberlake Ranch Camps, Marquette, NE Summer 2011-2014 Planned daily small group lessons Established trusting relationships with campers, guardians, and staff
High Scholars Academic Achievement Award: Spring 2014 Deans List, College of Education and Human Sciences, 5 semesters
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