Thea Fraser

Education
James Madison University [2014-2018]
Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies Major Contact Me
Elementary Education Minor
Nonprofit Studies Minor (757) 343 6410
Presidents List and Deans List student
theakfraser@gmail.com
3.710 grade point average
Floyd E. Kellam High School [2010-2014]
Advanced Studies Diploma
Grade point average above a 4.0

Work and Field Experience

Connect With a Wish Intern [2017]
Professional written and oral communications with foster families, social workers, volunteers,
and donors
Boys Y outh Group coordination- notified foster families of events, coordinated with guest
speakers, and reached out to potential catering donors
Applied for grants
Volunteered and ran programs
Coordinated summer camps with foster families and organizations running summer camps
Practicum Experience, Kindergarten [2016]
Collaborated with my cooperating teacher through use of thorough communication
Applied classroom management techniques in a real-world setting
Created and implemented hands-on lesson plans through integration of diverse opportunities to
engage all students
Developed problem-solving and adaptation skills when unexpected events occurred
Built a sense of classroom community by fostering meaningful relationships among individuals
and myself
Completion of in-depth child development case study paper
Teaching Internships, Third Grade and Fifth Grade [2012-2014]
Assisted my cooperating teachers with school-related errands
Worked with students in whole class settings, small groups, and individually
Utilized my leadership skills to encourage active student participation and engagement
Mentored and guided a student who struggled with math
Evaluated student understanding through various assessments
Improved public speaking skills while presenting lessons
Applied knowledge of child development to help students learn
Babysitting Experience [2012- Present]
Supervised up to six children at a time with ages ranging from baby to preteen
Worked with children from diverse backgrounds
Adapted to the needs of different parents

Awards, Volunteer Work, and Organization

Recipient, Virginia Beach City Public Schools teaching contract
Volunteer, Connect With a Wish [2017]
Volunteer and fundraiser, Relay for Life [2011-2017]
Volunteer, prekindergarten and kindergarten classrooms [2016-2017]
Volunteer, Gus Bus Afterschool Enrichment Elementary School Program [2016-2017]
Member, Kappa Delta Pi education honors fraternity