Elizabeth Roettger

2544 Three Willows Court

(804)317-4324
erroettger@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE Seeking a full-time teaching position on the elementary level

EDUCATION University of Richmond Richmond VA

Teacher Licensure Masters Program December 2009
GPA: 4.0

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond VA

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater Performance May 2005
Major GPA: 3.8, Overall GPA: 3.7
Graduated Magna Cum Laude

EXPERIENCE Student Teacher, Grade 4 and Kindergarten, Gayton Elementary School, Richmond, Virginia
Fall 2009 Designed and implemented lesson plans for children at different learning levels.
Utilized a variety of instructional methods including cooperative learning, games,
discovery, and discussion.
Assessed student learning and modified lessons to create meaningful, authentic
learning for students.
Actively participated in school events such as SCA, Open House, PTA, in-service faculty
meetings, and grade level meetings.
Administered standardized tests and assisted cooperating teacher in parent
conferences.

2005-2009 Lead Teacher/ Curriculum Specialist, Rainbow Station, Richmond, Virginia

In charge of evaluating recreational based lesson plans written by other teachers for
developmentally appropriate practices and skill and value based activities.
Daily implementation of lesson plans and large group activities.
Supervision of daily homework time for first through fourth graders.
Responsible for teaching monthly continuing education classes to staff.
Responsible on-site training and mentoring for new employees.

2003 Counselor, Greenbrier Valley Theater, Lewisburg, West Virginia

Created and implemented activities for children aged three through six.
Guided children through daily schedule including workshops, lunch, snack time, and
parental drop-off and pick-up.
Wrote and directed children in a presentation for parents at the end of each camp
session.

2000-2001 Teacher’s Aide, Afternoon in the Arts, Blacksburg, Virginia

Supervised school age children with working parents in an arts enrichment program.
Helped to ease emotionally and/or financially troubled children into the productive,
social environment of drama.
Helped to lead children through group activities to expand their knowledge of
themselves and the theater.

AWARDS /ACTIVITIES Dean’s List, Golden Key International Honors Society, Volunteer for Cat Adoption Rescue Effort