Allyson Kirkpatrick

610-761-5793
Akirk471@live.kutztown.edu

Objective

To build a long-term career as an elementary school teacher, with opportunities to utilize my expertise in
Spanish.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA

Major: Elementary Education PreK-4 May 2018
Minor: Spanish
GPA: 3.77

The Institute of Central American Development Studies San Jose, Costa Rica
Summer Session Abroad, completed 9 credits Summer 2017

Professional Experience

 Nanny: for Natalie and Richard Scheff and Kelly and Phil Smolcynski, Glen Mills, PA 2014-Present
 Responsible for care, cooking, entertaining, transportation and running errands.
 Took children to the movies, bowling, the library, played games outside and inside
 Managed multiple extracurricular commitments, drop off and pick up.
 Assistant Youth Soccer Coach: for United Sports Training Complex, Downingtown, PA Summer 2015
 Facilitated scrimmage games and clinics for youth athletes.
 Worked closely with Head Coach to determine what drills the athletes would practice
 Oversaw warm-ups and practice sessions and provide leadership where necessary

Clinical Experience

 Student Teacher: at John S. Clarke Elementary Center Pottsville, PA

 Created lesson plans and taught full day Fall 2017 and Spring 2018
 Graded and administered tests
 Graded homework and class work
 Attended parent-teacher, IEP, ESAP, and grade level meetings
 Made bulletin boards
 Created pre-tests, performance assessments and summative assessments for units
 Differentiated lessons

School Volunteer Experience

 Glenwood Elementary School Field Day, Media, PA Spring 2017

 Was in charge of the 100 yard dash and giving out bracelets for first, second, and third place
 Special Olympics, Kutztown University Kutztown, PA Spring 2016
 Was in charge of the track events and recording times of the athletes
 The Walden School Media, PA 2014-Present
 Assisted teachers in first and second grade
 Checked for completed assignments and helped with recess duty
 Glenwood Elementary School, Media, PA 2013-Present
  Assisted teachers in first and fourth grade as well as the reading specialist
 Gave reading tests, graded assignments, worked 1 on 1 with students
 Was in charge of students who needed extra supervision

Abroad Volunteer Experience

 Hogar Infantil de Maria (Children’s Orphanage of Maria) Volunteer, San Jose, Costa Rica
Summer 2017
 Played with the children, held and cared for the infants and provided the children with new clothes
 Nursing Home Volunteer, San Jose, Costa Rica Summer 2017
 Was in charge of entertaining and talking to the residents
 Called out Bingo numbers and gave prizes to winners

Charity Volunteer Experience

 Aiden J. Run/Walk for Heart-Safe Community, Downingtown PA Summer 2017

 Participated and raised money for Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Youth Awareness
 City Team Toy Drive Philadelphia, PA Winter 2015 & 2016
 Bought toys for children in need
 Separated, wrapped and delivered the toys for each family
 Little Smiles Toy Drive Philadelphia, PA Winter 2016
 Collected toys and delivered the toys to St. Christopher’s Hospital
 Buddy Walk Daniel Boone Area High School Union, PA Fall 2014 & 2015
 Participated in the walk for Down Syndrome Awareness
 Make a Wish Foundation Henderson High School West Chester, PA Summer 2014
 Ran activities to raise money for children with life threatening medical conditions

Awards & Acknowledgements

 National Society of Leadership and Success Inductee Fall, 2016

 Scholar Athlete Award: Kutztown Women’s Soccer 2014/2015/2016

Conferences

 Attended Children’s Literature Conference, Kutztown University Spring 2017

Published Children’s Literature

 Guest Author, Adamsville Primary School, Bridgewater, New Jersey Summer 2017
 Read both books to 7 ESY classes
 Answered questions about my books and about being a young author
 Author, Karen the Kind Kangaroo 2017
 Published by WilleBooks
 Author, The Mouse in the Hat House 2015
 Published by WilleBooks

Certifications

 Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Summer 2017

 “E” Coaching License 2013