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952.465.9059
ellenvcalder@gmail.com
1111 W 15th Street
Chicago, IL60608
CALDER
Looking for a rewarding opportunity to work with young children, especially those that
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR Certified
Lifeguard Certified
Water Safety Instructor
EPSON Board Certified
First Aid Certified
Blood Born Pathogen
Mandatory Reporter
EXPERIENCE
O ct o b e r- D e c e m b e r
2014
Des Moines, IA
Student Teacher
Worked in an urban setting with 52% free and reduced lunch. Collaborated with my mentor teacher and
Kindergarten team with lesson planning, activities, and assessments. I also worked with parents and staff
members to create the best learning environment for each individual student.
A u g u s t- O ct o b e r 2 0 1 4
West Des Moines, IA
Student Teacher
all inclusive
Crestview Preschool:
Worked in a suburban setting where one in three students live in poverty. Collaborated with my
mentor teacher with lesson planning, IEP meetings, classroom layouts, assessments, and created and
implemented developmentally appropriate lessons, collaborated with AEA to implement behavior
intervention plans, collaborated with a variety of staff members, led large and small group lessons, and
communicated with parents guardians and pick up and drop off.
for Family
St. Davids Center
and
Child
Development
Created developmentally appropriate lesson plans, taught lessons, worked one-on-one with students
with disabilities- such as Autism and Down Syndrome, collaborated with other educators, worked with
students in small groups, attending IEP meetings, took formal and informal assessments, and
communicated with parents and guardians.
EDUCATION
May 2015
Drake University
Des Moines, IA
Cum Laude Graduate
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Endorsements: Reading and unified
early childhood with special education
CAMPUS LEADERSHIP
Founded
by Donald V.
Adams Academy:
Adam
President and Deans List
Alpha Phi Gama Omicron Chapter: Director
of Academics
ELLEN
CALDER
952.465.9059
ellenvcalder@gmail.com
1111 W 15th Street
Chicago, IL 60608
P: 515.226.2016
cjeanjerry@aol.com
JERRY
CASTER
I enjoy seeing Ellen work with children. She displays enthusiasm along with clear focus on
what she wants to accomplish. Her past experiences has given her a level of confidence in
working with children seldom seen in student teachers.- Dr. Jerry Caster
CAMIE
CHRISTENSON
P: 952.548.8777
cchristenson@stdavidscenter.org
CATHERINE
GILLESPIE
P: 515.271.4602
Catherine.gillespie@drake.edu
CARRIE
MOTTER
P: 515.480.0530
Carrie.motter@dmschools.org
Ellen excels as a professional. She is continually striving to find new and engaging
techniques to reach all of her students. She is committed to finding ways to incorporate
the standards to be used in large group, small group, and on an individual basis. Ellen
possess the natural ability and confidence to switch up her plans when the need for a
change is found mid lesson which is very tough at such an early time in her teaching
career. Carrie Motter