Elizabeth G.

Canne
ecann002@plattsburgh.edu School Address:
Plattsburgh, NY 12901

EDUCATION___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Masters of Science in Teaching, Childhood Education; SUNY Plattsburgh (Expected May 2018)
Major GPA: 3.92/4.00
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Cum Laude; St. Lawrence University (May 2014)
Major GPA: 3.35/4.00 Overall GPA: 3.53/4.00
Awards and Distinctions: University Scholarship (2010-2014), Deans List (Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Spring 2014), Academic
All-Conference UNYSCSA (Spring 2012- Spring 2014)
RELATED EXPERIENCE______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Practicum in Teaching, Beekmantown Middle School March-April 2017
Observed teaching methods and techniques of sixth grade social studies classroom
Planned and executed multiple lessons defining and implementing six characteristics of success
Volunteer, SUNY Plattsburgh Literacy Tutoring Program February 2017 - April 2017
Worked one on one with five year old student
Practiced letter recognition and sounds
Promoted story recollection through the use of wordless books
Volunteer, Shine On! Young Womens Empowerment Conference April 2017
Led Character Strength workshops for young ladies
Demonstrated the difference between up-standers and bystanders through use of interactive skits
Related skit scenarios to the school setting through discussion
Volunteer, Next-Step Program, St. Lawrence University, and Norwood-Norfolk High School Aug. 2011 Dec. 2011
Mentored six to ten high school students once a week
Planned lessons and taught college preparedness
Practiced interview skills, brainstormed essay topics, and gave advice on applying to and transitioning college
Learned how to make and execute lesson plans
WORK EXPERIENCE__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Head Waitress, The Waldheim, Eagle Bay, NY June-2012- Present
Work as dining room manager
Coordinated staff and act as customer service liaison
Oversee menu design, dining room layout, and staff schedule
Assistant Swim Coach, Camillus Swim Club, Camillus, NY January 2015- May 2015
Supported head coach with execution of swim practice for swimmers ages 6-18
Executed practice when head coach was unavailable
Instructed swimmers on techniques to improve stroke efficiency
Swim Lesson Instructor, St. Lawrence University April 2011-April 2014
Planned and executed 45 minute lessons for children ages 4-12
Taught students basic swimming skills and water safety
Evaluated swimmers progress at the end of the program to determine readiness for next level
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE _ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Varsity Swim Team, St. Lawrence University August 2010- May 2014
Served as Captain (Fall 2012- May 2014), responsible for planning, organizing and motivating team members
Practiced nine times a week in preparation for competition
Competed in several dual meets and two championship meets a year
Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Honorary Society, St. Lawrence University April 2012-May 2014
Promoted leadership and involvement on campus
Served as Membership Committee chair (Fall 2012), responsible for ordering apparel and revising membership
application
Assumed role of Executive Board Member, Public Relations Chair (August 2013-May 2014)
Promoted organizations events through use of social media and community outreach