Alissa R.

Kesler
952 12th AVE NE Rochester, MN. 55906 | (507) 884-4501 | Alissa.r.kesler@gmail.com

Objective
To use my knowledge and passion for teaching to further my education in the Graduate Induction Program.

Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE| MAY 2019 ANTICIPATED GRADUATION DATE | WINONA STATE
UNIVERSITY-ROCHESTER
· Major: Elementary Education K-6
· Intended Licensure: K-6 Teaching License
· GPA: 3.90/4.00

ASSOCIATES DEGREE| MAY 2017 | ROCHESTER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (RCTC)
· Major: Liberal Arts and Sciences
· Certificate: Communication Studies

Student Teaching Experience

STUDENT TEACHING PLACEMENT | BAMBER VALLEY ELLEMENTARY | AUGUST 2018—OCTOBER
2018
· Developed a rapport with students and staff, planned and implemented lessons, taught whole group and small
group, and attended multiple trainings regarding academic and behavior.

STUDENT TEACHING PLACEMENT | PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY | JANUARY 2019—MARCH 2019

· Developed a rapport with students and staff, planned and implemented lessons, taught whole group and small
group instruction, participated in a CLR binder study, and had green chair coaching for ENVoY.

Related Experience
PARAPROFESSIONAL | KASSON-MANTORVILLE COMMUNITY EDUCATION | NOVEMBER 2013—
JANUARY 2019
· Developed and implemented lesson plans, developed a rapport with the children, parents, and staff, and I
completed multiple trainings regarding behavior, management skills, etc.

Professional Development
EVERYDAY MATHEMATICS
· Attended an Everyday Mathematics training with my cooperating teacher. During this training, I learned about
different online games that I could potentially incorporate into the classroom.
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL TRAINING
· Attended a social emotional training with my cooperating teacher. During this training, I learned how to help the
children to become self-aware. The training covered grades from Kindergarten-12th.

References
Available upon request

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