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ELLEN

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

OBJECTIVE require special attention because of deficits.




Creative Lesson Planning
Common Core Knowledge
KEY
MS Office Proficient
SKILLS Some American Sign Language
Academic Performance Evaluations
IEP Development and management
Standardized Testing
Golds Assessment

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

Greenwood Elementary School

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.

December 2013- August 2014


Minnetonka, MN
Paraprofessional and Co-teacher


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.

J a n u a ry 2 0 1 3 - C u r ren t In home care


Varidian



Respite Care
Supervise five-year-old, plan lessons, take child to therapy (speech, OT), practice social/emotional
skills, and most importantly, provide the child with a safe, stimulating, and educational environment.

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

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