Emily N.

Quakenbush
quakenbush.emily@gmail.com
(317) 281-7700
http://emilyquakenbush.weebly.com
Passionate and driven educator who loves and nurtures children to become caring, competent people. Eager to excite children about
learning in a community environment where all students are valued, supported and encouraged to be the best they can be.
Committed to meeting the needs of all students by utilizing skills in differentiation, accommodations and knowledge of different
learning styles.
EDUCATION
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis - School of Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education highest distinction
Special Education, Dual License (Mild Intervention Certificate)
Spanish, Liberal Arts Minor

Indianapolis, IN
Graduation: May 2015
Deans List all semesters
GPA: 3.9/4.0

ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITIES

Student Education Association at IUPUI, Historian
Outreach 2 Teach
IUPUI Road Scholar
Alpha Lambda Delta/ Phi Eta Sigma Honor Societies
Golden Key International Honor Society
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching
Clinton Young Elementary School, Special Education (K-5), Perry Township
January 2015- Present
Collaborate with the Building Intervention Team weekly to analyze student achievement data based on current
classroom interventions and to propose new interventions to ensure student success
Implement a sensory break daily to allow a second grade student the opportunity to unwind, encouraging positive
behavior in the classroom
Proctoring small groups of third and fifth grade students during ISTEP
Organizing a Clinton Young family night for all special education families
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Fourth Grade, Perry Township
July 2014 December 2014
Established community building exercises and integrated them into our everyday schedule
Utilized critical literacy to engage students in thought-provoking discussions regarding social issues
Coordinated a lesson plan that was taught and evaluated by the school principal based on the TAP rubric
Field Experience
Center for Inquiry #84, Kindergarten - Fifth Grade, Indianapolis Public Schools
August 2013 May 2014
Consolidated and analyzed student reading data through running records & miscue analyses
Facilitated learning experiences throughout a science unit led by student interest and questions
Monitored students at different grade levels, distinguishing current understanding and implementing next steps for
further development
TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE
Girls Inc., Mentor at KIPP Indy Charter School
HOST Program, Mentor at McClelland Elementary School
Cadet Teaching, Third Grade at Maple Grove Elementary School

March 2012 April 2012

September 2011 December 2011
August 2010 May 2011

WORK EXPERIENCE
Private Tutor
August 2012 Present
Greenwood, IN
Provide high school level instruction after-school in math, language arts, history, science and Spanish
Create accommodations to study materials and differentiate instructional strategies to ensure academic growth
Integrate online practice for the End of Course Assessment (ECA) into curriculum on a consistent basis
Dr. Restoration
May 2011 July 2014
Indianapolis, IN
Office Assistant
Technology Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite, SMART Boards, document cameras, and Apple iOS
Interpersonal skills Effective communication with customers and team members
Organization - Created and managed customer files, scheduled meetings and travel, and distributed critical paperwork
to customers and team members