Stephanie Valko

svalko@mail.bradley.edu
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an elementary teaching position for the 2015-2016 academic year.
ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR LICENSE
Early Childhood Education, June 2015
Elementary Education, June 2015
EDUCATION
Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Bachelor of Science Early Childhood and Elementary Education, May 2015
Concentration in Math
Early Childhood Special Education Approval
Overall GPA: 3.4/4.0
Education GPA: 3.63/4.0
Deans List, 2 semesters
Mildred A. Gove Endowed Scholarship Recipient, August 2013-Present
College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL
Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education, July 2012
Overall GPA: 3.95/4.0
Semester Honors, 3 semesters
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Biological Sciences, August 2009-December 2010
FIELD EXPERIENCE
Whittier Primary School, Peoria, IL
Student Teacher, 2nd Grade, January 2015-Present
Design reading thematic unit incorporating geography
Glen Oak Community Learning Center, Peoria, IL
Novice Teacher, 5th Grade Mathematics, September 2014-December 2014
Strengthened students math skills
Implemented a hands on unit on fractions
Sterling Middle School, Peoria, IL
Novice Teacher, Pre-K Self-Contained, January 2014-May 2014
Implemented a unit on recognizing feelings
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Salem Lutheran Church, Peoria, IL
Nursery Supervisor, September 2013-Present
Supervise children ages birth-3
Maintain a safe environment
Organize activities for the children
Address parents

2401 W. Alta Rd #3507

Peoria, IL 61615
(847) 525-1844

Stephanie Valko
svalko@mail.bradley.edu

Learning Resource Center-Bradley University, Peoria, IL

Tutor, September 2013-December 2014
Help college students with math classes
Childrens Learning Center, Grayslake, IL
Student Worker, March 2011-June 2012
Help supervise children ages 2-5
Encourage the children in activities
Guide the children through new experiences
Maintain a safe environment
Wildwood Presbyterian Church, Grayslake, IL
Nursery Supervisor Assistant, August 2001-August 2012
Supervise children ages birth-3
Maintain a safe environment
Organize activities for the children
Address parents
HONORS/ACTIVITIES
Bradley Student Education Association, August 2012-Present
Community Outreach Chair, August 2014-Present
Presenting at IEA-SP Conference, April 2015
Attended IEA-SP Conference, November 2013, April 2014, April 2015
Wrote and won a community outreach grant
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society, March 2011-July 2012

2401 W. Alta Rd #3507

Peoria, IL 61615
(847) 525-1844