Allison Kern (Alli)

7908 NE 55th Street, Kansas City, MO 64119 (816) 863-2554 alli.renee06@gmail.com ~ Creative ~ Accommodating ~ Flexible~ Dependable~ I am a reliable, dedicated, hard worker with a solid work ethic focusing on individual needs of others. I embrace the opportunity for challenges and give my best effort at any task given to enhance success. My flexibility and willingness to be a team player is evident among my peers. I strongly believe every child should have the opportunity to succeed academically. Objective: Education: Elementary School Teacher/Special Education Teacher Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, Missouri B.S. Elementary Education (projected graduation of December 2014) Emphasis Area: Special Education K-12 Missouri State Certification 1-6 Special Education K-12 Related Experience Liberty, MO Spring 2014

Certification:

Student TeacherManor Hill Elementary Grade 1

Planned, created, organized, and implemented an academic program incorporating Common Core Standards and GLEs at an appropriate instructional level which motivated and guided students to reach their full academic potential. Junior Experience (Practicum)Fox Hill Elementary, Grade 4/5 split Kansas City, MO Fall 2013

Generated effective lessons using Common Core Standards and District Requirements, taught, and assessed thirty-five reading lessons, including a five-day unit, implementing the UDL method. Controlled classroom management using positive reinforcement while meeting the diverse needs of the students. Student Tutor-Missouri WesternChouteau Elementary Kansas City, MO Spring 2013

Communicated with host teacher to identify student needs, worked one-on-one with identified student, taught mini-lessons, took running records, and assessed progress. Cradle to Crayons Learning Center School Age Teacher Before and After School/Summer Liberty, MO 2012-2013

Provided a safe learning environment, developed professional relationships with students, parents, and teachers, made diverse lesson plans to meet the needs of all students, and provided after school support through tutoring and assistance with homework. References:

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