Briana Willis

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BRIANA WILLIS

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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

---------------------------------------- Related Field Experience in Education ----------------------------------------

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

-------------------------------------------Additional Experience in Education------------------------------------------

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

------------------------------------------------------Work Experience -------------------------------------------------------

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

------------------------------------------------------------ Honors -------------------------------------------------------------

High Scholars Academic Achievement Award: Spring 2014
Deans List, College of Education and Human Sciences, 5 semesters

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* References available upon request

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