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Omaha, Ne, Us

Omaha, Nebraska

• Instructed students in research methods and literacy skills—information, media, visual, digital technology• Collaborated with teaching staff to design and teach learning experiences that created effective users of ideas and information• Consistently promoted literacy and overall enjoyment of reading• Organized, managed, and maintained a media center containing over 6,000 materials, one library paraprofessional, and over 300 students users• Independently controlled the media… Show more • Instructed students in research methods and literacy skills—information, media, visual, digital technology• Collaborated with teaching staff to design and teach learning experiences that created effective users of ideas and information• Consistently promoted literacy and overall enjoyment of reading• Organized, managed, and maintained a media center containing over 6,000 materials, one library paraprofessional, and over 300 students users• Independently controlled the media budget, selected appropriate materials, made purchases, and processed new items into the existing collection• Managed and maintained the school webpage, the library website, and school social media platforms, as well as served on multiple school-based and district-wide committees Show less

Wood River, Nebraska

• Effectively managed a stimulating classroom with responsibility for curriculum development, lesson planning, teaching, testing, grading, classroom management, and stakeholder communications• Trained and participated in the APL instructional model, Adolescent Literary Project, Rigourus Curriculum Design, ESU 10's Blend Ed Initiative, and Walsworth Adviser Academy• Implemented a new reading intervention course to improve student reading comprehension and fluency; improved… Show more • Effectively managed a stimulating classroom with responsibility for curriculum development, lesson planning, teaching, testing, grading, classroom management, and stakeholder communications• Trained and participated in the APL instructional model, Adolescent Literary Project, Rigourus Curriculum Design, ESU 10's Blend Ed Initiative, and Walsworth Adviser Academy• Implemented a new reading intervention course to improve student reading comprehension and fluency; improved students’ lexile scores by as much as 300 points in a single semester• Improved student scores on the Nebraska State Reading and Writing Assessments by 32%; placed fifth amongst all Nebraska high schools on the grade 11 persuasive writing assessment in 2013 and seventeenth on the reading assessment in 2014• Integrated technology into the curriculum, supplementing class lectures and developing students’ 21st Century skills• Facilitated a 1-to-1 iPad initiative by using the blended education instructional pedagogy to engage students and further the learning process• Utilized Schoology, a learning management system, to create online courses, quizzes, tests, assignments, and discussions• Transformed the school newsletter into a successful and content-rich e-newsletter blog and served as the content manager• Redesigned the journalism course and trained journalism staff members to produce a technology-driven yearbook publication that consistently wins top state awards• Earned a $13,000 grant to supply the journalism staff with ten new iMac computers and a new Canon DSLR camera• Presented to faculty and staff during monthly teacher in-services on various technology-related topics Show less

Exeter, Nebraska

• Effectively managed a stimulating classroom with responsibility for curriculum development, lesson planning, teaching, testing, grading, classroom management, and stakeholder communications• Guided students’ understanding of a literature while focusing on genre based studies, American literature, and British Literature• Trained in the Marzano instructional model and contributed to the Marzano Research Laboratory• Developed and implemented writing assignments in the areas of… Show more • Effectively managed a stimulating classroom with responsibility for curriculum development, lesson planning, teaching, testing, grading, classroom management, and stakeholder communications• Guided students’ understanding of a literature while focusing on genre based studies, American literature, and British Literature• Trained in the Marzano instructional model and contributed to the Marzano Research Laboratory• Developed and implemented writing assignments in the areas of creative, narrative, expository, persuasive, and research-based writing to prepare students for the workforce and, most importantly, college• Integrated technology into the curriculum, supplementing class lectures and developing students’ word processing and research skills• Facilitated a 1-to-1 laptop initiative to engage students by the use of technology in the classroom• Implemented an online platform for game-based vocabulary study• Created and developed and electronic way to update the practice of research paper note cards• Established and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues while fostering an environment of open communication and support• Instilled in students a love of reading, writing, and expression through dynamic independent exercises including several types of quarterly book reports such as creative writing assignments, oral presentations, and projects• Fostered the development of a one-act play team that earned eight acting awards in the 2011-2012 competitions; supervised and developed the talent of the speech team that had four 2011-2012 state qualifiers Show less

Amherst, Nebraska

• Served as a temporary instructor after an unforeseen teacher resignation in December • Planned and instructed each curricular area using a wide variety of teaching aids, strategies, and thematic units while integrating technology to enhance student engagement• Instructed students and contributed to students’ success on the STAR and NeSA assessments• Monitored students’ reading progress and goals though the Accelerated Reading program• Chaperoned a group of approximately… Show more • Served as a temporary instructor after an unforeseen teacher resignation in December • Planned and instructed each curricular area using a wide variety of teaching aids, strategies, and thematic units while integrating technology to enhance student engagement• Instructed students and contributed to students’ success on the STAR and NeSA assessments• Monitored students’ reading progress and goals though the Accelerated Reading program• Chaperoned a group of approximately twenty-five seniors on a field trip to Denver, Colorado Show less

Axtell, Nebraska

• Assumed all responsibilities of a regular classroom teacher including lesson planning, assessment of students, classroom management, communication with parents, IEP meetings, and staff training• Created lessons centered around state standards that were also enriching and fun for students Established a curriculum that allowed students the opportunity to publicly speak each day in speech class• Created, developed, and implemented game-based learning during a unit on Romeo and… Show more • Assumed all responsibilities of a regular classroom teacher including lesson planning, assessment of students, classroom management, communication with parents, IEP meetings, and staff training• Created lessons centered around state standards that were also enriching and fun for students Established a curriculum that allowed students the opportunity to publicly speak each day in speech class• Created, developed, and implemented game-based learning during a unit on Romeo and JulietAssisted and instructed the flag team members in proper technique and helped with routines Show less

Kearney, Nebraska

• Observed Language Arts classrooms at the 6th and 9th grade levels• Developed and taught a lesson on comparative and superlative adjectives using game-based learning techniques• Designed and implemented lessons on the book The Adventures of Ulysses that focused on Greek Mythology• Created formal assessments to test students' knowledge of key objectives from a unit of The Adventures of Ulysses

Kearney, Nebraska

• Educated residents on the policies and procedures of Residential and Greek Life• Helped to facilitate an environment that allowed students to meet their academic goals• Built relationships with residents and assisted them in developing relationships with each other• Aided student mediations to resolve conflict in a professional manner• Fostered a culture of diversity and respect in a residence hall with a large population of international students• Monitored… Show more • Educated residents on the policies and procedures of Residential and Greek Life• Helped to facilitate an environment that allowed students to meet their academic goals• Built relationships with residents and assisted them in developing relationships with each other• Aided student mediations to resolve conflict in a professional manner• Fostered a culture of diversity and respect in a residence hall with a large population of international students• Monitored student behavior and held residents accountable for their actions• Organized and promoted programs for residents to spur involvement in campus activities• Served as the chairperson for the event that won the Program of the Year Award Show less

Master Of Science In Instructional Technology, School Library Media Specialist

Coursework • Introduction to the School Library Program • Organization of a School Library • Reference Services & Resources • Motivating.

Bachelor Of Arts In Education, Secondary Language Arts

Activities and Societies: • Student Education Association of Nebraska • Resident Advisor • Chi Omega Sorority Coursework Highlights •.