Ciara Jenkins

5229 N. 10th Street

Lincoln, NE 68521

(602) 516-6609
cjenkk@gmail.com
Education

Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences

Endorsements:

Elementary Education
Special Education K-6

Praxis Status:

Praxis I
Praxis II

Anticipated Graduation: May 2015

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

completed
pending
Related Field Experience in Education

Practicum Experiences
Special Education Grades 4-5, Arnold Elementary School, Lincoln NE
Fall 2014
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Co-taught 5 grade general education class with math concepts and skills
Obtained knowledge about Synergy
Observed ABLLS with student with intellectual disability
Worked with small intervention groups in math and reading
Attended and participated in MDT and IEP
Grade 2, Morely Elementary School, Lincoln, NE
Spring 2014
Created and taught thematic unit on mythology
Administered Qualitative Reading Inventory, running records and Spelling Inventory
Individually consulted an ELL student to improve reading skills through Sound Partners
Grade 4, Huntington Elementary School, Lincoln, NE
Fall 2013
Developed and taught lessons focusing on new math curriculum
Introduced new math strategies with manipulatives and drawings
Successfully generated and applied a behavior management intervention with student
Grade 1, Clinton Elementary School, Lincoln, NE
Led daily math routines
Taught phonics lessons
Assisted students with writing narrative stories

Fall 2012

Additional Experience in Education

Kit and Dick Schmoker Reading Center Tutoring Program, UNL
Summer 2014
Pre-assessed student in QRI-5, Tile Test and Spelling Inventory
Successfully established and met goals for the student
Created interventions through daily lessons for one-on-one needs with student
Monitored progress through post assessments with student

Work Experience
Swim Coach, Club Husker, Lincoln, NE
Developed fundamental swimming skills for swimmers 5-16
Taught children swimming techniques ages 5-16
Administered workouts and test-sets to children ages 5-16
Swim Coach, Prairie Life Fitness, Lincoln, NE
Primary swim coach for 7-8 year old group
Organized and submitted entries for competitions
Coached children to obtain great form for each of the four strokes

July 2013-present

May-July 2013

Honors
Deans List, College of Education and Human Sciences, 4 semesters
Francos List Integrity and Character Award, 2014
Big Ten Distinguished Scholar, 2014
Tom Osborn Citizenship Team, 2014
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Swimming and Diving Captain, 2014
Academic All-Big Ten, 2013, 2014
Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll, Fall 2012, 2013; Spring 2013, 2014
LifeSkills Award 2012, 2013, 2014
George Beadle Scholarship, 2011-2014
Athletic Scholarship, 2011-2014
Activities
Division I Athlete, Swimming and Diving, Big Ten Conference, 2011-present
TeamMates Mentor, Lincoln, NE, January 2013-present
Inner Circle Member, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2014

Volunteer Experiences

Friendship Home
Safe Quarters
Arnold School is Cool Week
Big Event
Fredstrom Science Fair Judge
References

*References available upon request

Cornhusker State Games

Child Developmental Center
Elementary School Carnivals
American Red Cross Bucket Pass
People City Mission