Laura Ferguson

126 Seth Drive Bellefonte, PA 16823 Phone: (734) 355-5239 E-Mail: lwf5074@psu.edu

Field Experience CI 295A, Early Field Experience, The Pennsylvania State University

September 2012-December 2012

Was placed in a preschool classroom at The Montessori School of the Nittany Valley Assisted the teachers in supervising the children, guiding them through activities, and working one-on-one Completed a final project that included a group project where we created a lesson Learned how a Montessori classroom runs

Relevant Work Experience Assistant Childcare Teacher, Centre County YMCA

May 2013-Present

Responsible for the care of children aged six weeks through five years in a childcare program Work with head teachers to implement activities and lessons Communicate with parents regarding the well-being of their children June 2011-May 2013

Assistant Group Supervisor, Child Development and Family Council of Centre County

Responsible for the care of children aged five to eleven in a school-aged childcare program Work with head teacher to implement activities and group games. Help to prepare a healthy snack for the children. Help with homework and reading skills. Maintain an overall clean and safe childcare environment.

Other Work Experience Architecture and Landscape Architecture Library Desk Assistant, Penn State University

May 2013-Present

Help patrons, including faculty, staff, and students, find desired books and other materials Check-out and discharge books and other materials Maintain a clean and safe university library environment April 2009 June 2010

Page, Saline District Library

Responsible for organizing and re-shelving books and other materials. Maintained a clean library environment by shelve reading and re-shelving materials left out. Assisted patrons in locating materials.

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Education The Pennsylvania State University 2011-present

Childhood and Early Adolescent Education (prekindergarten-4th grade), Special Education minor

Awards and Scholarships

John Gillmartin Scholarship o I have received this academic scholarship through the Penn State College of Education for every semester of my college career

Bellefonte Area High School Family and Consumer Science Award o I received this scholarship when graduating from high school, as I was the senior with the highest grade in the Family and Consumer Science department.

Delta Kappa Gamma Recruitment Grant o I received this grant when graduating from high school.

Skills I have experience working with children aged six weeks through age eleven in a childcare environment, in an after-school setting, a daycare setting, and a summer camp setting. This includes being a leader to the children in daily activities as well as communicating with parents. Additionally, I have knowledge of child development and educational theories and practices. I also have experience working at a library, so I know how such a setting operates.