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Chaska, Mn, Us

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

• Analyzed patterns and trends from expert review comments to identify feedback-based revision priorities for the Northern Lights 6th grade Minnesota Studies curriculum• Synthesized qualitative data and educational research and made recommendations to the Northern Lights team for ways to align curriculum with the new MDE social studies standards

Belle Plaine, Mn

• Developed lesson plans, instructional materials, and units of study designed to meet the diverse needs of student learners• Translated lesson plans into learning experiences in a positive classroom environment using a variety of teaching strategies and subject-specific methods• Worked cooperatively with parents and other staff members to reinforce the educational program for each child and uphold district expectations for student behavior and performance

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

•Met with students one-on-one & in small groups to improve academic citation and research skills•Worked with students to help them develop increased independence and confidence in their writing •Supported the unique needs of student learners and connected them to important campus resources •Assisted the Writing Center Director as needed and devised helpful learning tools for students to use during their tutoring sessions

Minnetonka, Mn

* Developed before- and after-school curriculum for youth in grades kindergarten through 5th grade* Created a positive & safe environment that helped students to meet school-age indicators of progress in the areas of social systems understanding, scientific thinking, literacy and communications, mathematics, & the arts* Worked with staff, parents, and community partners to improve after-school & summer programming through the provision of extracurricular trips to… Show more * Developed before- and after-school curriculum for youth in grades kindergarten through 5th grade* Created a positive & safe environment that helped students to meet school-age indicators of progress in the areas of social systems understanding, scientific thinking, literacy and communications, mathematics, & the arts* Worked with staff, parents, and community partners to improve after-school & summer programming through the provision of extracurricular trips to historical landmarks, parks, and museums* Established and maintained standards for ensuring high-quality enrichment experiences for children in community education programs and achieved site accreditation with MnAEYC-MnSACA* Directed staff in performing a daily routine and assisted them in achieving organizational goals.* Established and maintained effective communications with staff, parents, school personnel, and the extended community* Maintained program discipline standards to ensure student safety and proper functioning of the before- and after-school program Show less

Minnetonka, Mn

* Supervised children and staff in various activity centers* Helped to develop and maintain a safe, healthy environment for children to assume responsibility for mastering human interactions, making choices, respecting others, and participating successfully in groups* Worked with students, parents, staff, and others to identify/solve problems, improve program service, maintain program discipline standards, and develop curriculum

Wayzata, Mn

*Provided classroom and teacher support by working with small groups and individual students*Supervised students in classroom, lunchroom, and recess settings*Worked independently and in a collaborative manner with colleagues to develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each pupil*Educated students in the successful use of social-emotional and conflict resolution… Show more *Provided classroom and teacher support by working with small groups and individual students*Supervised students in classroom, lunchroom, and recess settings*Worked independently and in a collaborative manner with colleagues to develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each pupil*Educated students in the successful use of social-emotional and conflict resolution strategies and monitored the successful implementation of these techniques by individual students Show less

Chanhassen, Mn

• Coordinated rental agreements with the public for recreational watercraft• Independently managed scheduling of shifts for park staff, kept inventory logs, conducted daily transactions, and handled lakeside public relations duties• Helped run several kids camps, holiday activities

Master Of Library & Information Science - Mlis, Gpa: 4.0

Activities and Societies: Special Libraries Association Student Chapter Co-Chair

Master Of Arts - Ma, Social Studies Teacher Education, Gpa: 4.0

Activities and Societies: Practicum at Pioneer Ridge Middle School ; Student Teaching at Belle Plaine High School

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Gpa: 3.93.

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi, Phi Beta Kappa. • Honors & Awards: Phi Beta Kappa, Psi Chi, Summa Cum Laude, 2015 Student Employee.