JORDAN FERRIS

659 S St E Missoula, MT 59801 EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education University of Montana Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human Sciences Concentration: Media Arts GPA- 3.60 6th (406) 660-0203 jord.ferris@gmail.com May 2014 Missoula, MT

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: Day Camp Instructor/Supervisor June 09- Present Southwestern Montana Family YMCA Dillon, MT Grades K-6 Prepared and taught a variety of activities and lessons to children in a range of ages and socioeconomic classes Adapted lessons so all children were able to participate including English as a second language learners and children with disabilities Led and organized field trips around the state of Montana Administrative Assistant May 13- Aug. 13 South Central MT AHEC Dillon, MT Organized and arranged articles, as well as contacted different personnel around the state for arrangements for MedStart Summer Camp Communicated closely with students who were attending the camp and their families TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Frenchtown Elementary School Spring 2013 Grade 3 Frenchtown, MT Organized and taught lessons in a differentiated classroom setting for 16 weeks Exposed to a variety of experiences throughout the school, including technology, behavior, Smarter Balance Testing, Parent Teacher Conferences, team meetings, grade level meetings and many professional development meetings Frenchtown Elementary School Fall 2013 Grade 2 Frenchtown, MT Lead and observed lessons and everyday activities in the classroom for 100 hours Hawthorn Elementary Flagship Program Spring 2013 Grades K-1 Missoula, MT Group leader of students in Art for Fun Club Designed and taught art lessons involving literacy Learning and Belonging Preschool Spring 2013 Ages 3-5 Missoula, MT Observed how literacy was implemented at the preschool level Communicated with the head teacher for scheduling and lesson creation Stevensville Elementary School Fall 2012 Grade 4 Stevensville, MT Observed and participated in lessons and everyday activities in the classroom for 50 hours PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZAITIONS: National Education Association MEA/MFT National Science Teachers Association