Primary Email: alli.ostwinkle@gmail.

com
Cell Phone: 563-590-4222
Address: 500 Ashton Pl NE Apt. 308, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

ALLISON OSTWINKLE
PROFESSIONAL
OBJECTIVE

TEACHING
EXPERIENCE

A position in teaching English to speakers of other languages at an elementary, middle,

or secondary level with opportunities to display creative, hands-on lessons in an
inclusive classroom.
9-12 English/Language Arts Teacher, Central City, IA
Aug. 2014 Present
Central City Community School District
Design differentiated curriculum for a multitude of courses, grades 9-12
Implement progressive teaching and grading techniques, such as Standards Based
Grading
Coordinate the ELL program, attend trainings, and share services with surrounding
schools to assist with their programs as well
Organize extra-curricular English and Reading ACT prep sessions for juniors and
seniors
Substitute Teacher, Cedar Falls, IA
Jan. 2014 May 2014
Cedar Falls Community School District
Maintained classroom order and procedures in regular teachers absence
Established relationship with students and staff in a variety of school
environments
Student Teaching, Cedar Rapids, IA; New Brighton, MN
Spring 2013
Kenwood Elementary School; Irondale High School
Managed full responsibility of ESL classrooms for eight weeks at each location
Enriched, created, and taught lessons that highlight a variety of educational topics
Observed inner workings of school systems and participated in community
activities

OTHER WORK
EXPERIENCE

Volleyball Coach, Central City, IA

Fall 2015
Varsity Coach Program Head
Coached volleyball techniques and strength training at varsity level
Promoted communication between volleyball program and community
Waterloo East High School, Waterloo, IA
Summer 2014
Assistant Junior Varsity Softball Coach
Assisted with training techniques and game strategy in practices and matches
Motivated players
Waterloo Leisure Services, Waterloo, IA
April 2013 July 2013
Major League Softball Coach
Coached a team of 6th-8th grade girls to compete against grade-level teams
Prepared each player for a higher level of high school softball

EDUCATION

VOLUNTEER &
LEADERSHIP

University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA

Graduation: December 2013
Bachelor of Arts: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Minor: 5-12 English/Language Arts
Endorsement: K-12 Athletic Coach (softball emphasis)
3.870/4.00 Cumulative GPA
Panther Marching Band, Cedar Falls, IA
August 2011 December 2013
Drum Major
Supervised and taught 280+ peers and various other students
Promoted and increased unity and communication throughout the leadership and
band
Systematized and expedited rehearsal time and game day procedures for
maximum efficiency
Students Today Leaders Forever, Cedar Falls, IA
March 2012 March 2013
Chapter Core
Traveled the country during spring break to complete service activities on the Pay
It Forward Tour
Supervised functions of the leadership in planning and fundraising for the trip
Assisted in sending the first tour from the University of Northern Iowa

HONORS &
AWARDS

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Deans List
UNI Distinguished Scholars Award
National Merit Scholarship Award
Omicron Delta Kappa Initiation

Fall 2010 - Fall 2013

Fall 2011 - Spring 2013
Fall 2011 - Spring 2013
Spring 2012

Allison Ostwinkle