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Polly Christensen linkedin.

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EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree Loras College | Dubuque, Iowa
August 2015 – May 2019 Elementary Education
Endorsements: Instructional Strategist (K-8); Reading (K-8)
Iowa certification for grades K-6 to be received upon graduation. In process of
completing Minnesota certification for grades K-6.

TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Student Teaching Jefferson Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School | Dubuque, Iowa
January 2019 – May 2019 Effectively planning and organizing lessons in math content area for 6 th-8th
grade and all content for 3rd grade; Implementing classroom
management strategies to help students succeed; Differentiating
instruction to meet the needs of all students

Intermediate Clinical St. Columbkille Elementary | Dubuque, Iowa


September 2018 –December 2018 Provided support and assistance to 5th graders in a variety of subject
areas including Mathematics, Science, and English; Planned and
implemented both full and small group lessons

EMPLOYMENT
Tutor Loras College
January 2018- Present Dubuque, Iowa
Teaching reading, writing, and spelling to a 2nd grade student

Youth Development Coordinator True Friends, Camp Friendship


May 2018 – August 2018 Annandale, MN
Facilitated youth development programs weekly for 20-25 volunteers ages
14+; Supervised volunteer activities; Mentored youths and young adults

Service Trip Coordinator Loras College


August 2017- December 2018 Dubuque, Iowa
Organized and planned service trips for students; Provided opportunities
for students to become involved in local service within the Dubuque
community

Before & After School Teacher Young-Uns Preschool & Childcare Center
December 2017- May 2018 Dubuque, Iowa
Maintained a child-friendly environment for children aged 4-10
to promote growth and well-being; Monitored & organized play
activities; Sparked creativity & imagination in children

Religious Education Catechist St. Joseph the Worker


August 2016- May 2018 Dubuque, Iowa
Provided one-on-one support for a student in 4th grade;
Prepared lessons and activities focused on spiritual
development

Academic Reading Tutor AmeriCorps


August 2016- May 2017 Dubuque, Iowa
Provided one-on-one or small group reading interventions to
K-3rd grade students at Lincoln Elementary School

VOLUNTEER
Mentor Loras College
September 2016- Present Dubuque, Iowa
Meeting with two middle school students twice monthly to
promote their development as students and youths

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