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