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Grade 4, 2009 - 2011Grade 5, 2011 - present

Chaska Middle School East: Chaska, MN.Wrote and taught language arts-based Bio-medical Ethics, Leadership, Problem Solving, and Utopia curriculum units for gifted students.Co-wrote research-based secondary PAC department vision and plan for 2009-2010.Identified gifted students.Emphasized affective needs of gifted students within the classroom setting.Facilitated National History Day projects for Regional and State competitions.Collaborated with core subject teachers in designing differentiated units.Integrated learning styles and choice into all lessons.Coached Future Cities competition and Knowledge Bowl teams. Organized school spelling bee.Promoted and implemented service learning projects.Member of Building Leadership Team (BLT): Academic Interventions.

Cedar Ridge Elementary: Eden Prairie, MNPlanned and instructed each subject area using a wide variety of teaching aids and motivational, grouping, and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning and reflection.Incorporated learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction. Promoted project-based learning and cooperative learning strategies. Implemented positive discipline and emphasized student - teacher relationships.Integrated Differentiated Instructional strategies and flexible grouping within every classroom environment. Utilized technological approaches to teach subject material; Incorporated Internet based learning, SmartBoard software, online tutorials, and WebQuests.Assessed and recommended eligible students into the school's gifted program.Collaborated with other faculty to share ideas and raise achievement.Actively sought effective teaching strategies from current research literature.

Sun Valley Middle School: Los Angeles, CAImplemented student portfolios and student-led conferences to promote student reflection and self-assessment.Incorporated learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction. Promoted college preparation and tutoring. Communicated with parents through letters and phone calls. Incorporated Internet-based learning, including online tutorials and WebQuests. Offered ideas for improving academic instruction as a member of the school's Instructional Leadership Team.Contributed ideas to budget oversight committee as an alternate on the School Site Council. Conducted home visits to struggling students. Promoted project-based learning and cooperative learning strategies. Used Reciprocal Teaching strategies (RT) in math and science. Presented demonstration lessons for school colleagues and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning and reflection.

Hometown, USA: Concordia CollegeCreated resumes and reference lists. Fostered confidence in speaking English through writing, singing, conversation, and a positive attitude. Led English activities, American games and songs in small language learning groups.Simulated job interviews, career expectations, and resume writing to a diverse population of middle and high school students from eight different countries.

Jinan, Shandong, China

Jinan Foreign Language SchoolIncreased students' English vocabulary by approximately 380 words and phrases. Helped coordinate Halloween and Christmas celebrations. Supplemented first and fourth grade classes through English songs, story books, and American games.Instructed 154 native Chinese fifth and sixth graders using Total Physical Response (TPR) strategies. Focused on internalizing English with gestures, songs, chants, and storytelling.

Pk-12 Administrative Certificate, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Certificate, Gifted Education & Talent Development

GPA: 4.0

Masters Of Education, Curriculum And Instruction

GPA: 3.93

Bachelor Of Arts, Elementary Education

Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant Orchestra (violin) Orchestra Manager (1998-2000) Habitat for HumanityOverall GPA: 3.46 Major.