Emma Calog o 2304 Popkins Lane

Alexandria, VA. 22306

703-965-0646
calogeec@dukes.jmu.edu

E DU CAT I O N
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Masters of Art in Teaching, May 2022
Professional Licensure Program: Elementary Education PreK-6

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies, May 2021
Concentration in Science, Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences,
Minors in Elementary Education and Modern Foreign Language - Spanish

E L EMENTARY C L A SSR OO M E X P E RI E NCE

Student Teaching, Hayfield Elementary School (6th Grade), Alexandria, VA
January 2022 - March 2022
• Used the pacing guide to create engaging content and interactive lessons.
• Developed and executed lessons in Language Arts, Science, and Advanced Math,
integrating hands-on activity, incorporating technology, and
• Implemented classroom management strategies and organizational skills to lead a
classroom.
• Facilitated small group reading book clubs to enhance comprehension and discussion of
texts.
• Modified instruction to fit different needs of students.
• Collaborated with grade level team to plan instruction and intervention strategies.
• Participated in Kid Talks to address behavior management strategies.
Practicum Student, Smithland Elementary School (4th Grade), Harrisonburg, VA
August 2021 - December 2021
• Facilitated stations each unit to build comprehension and better understanding of the
content.
• Assisted students in small groups to complete research for their writing projects.
• Led small intervention groups to practice word sorts, fluency exercises, and reading
with expression.
• Created and implemented lesson plans for Math, Virginia Studies, and Science,
integrating art, stations, and hands-on learning.
• Developed classroom management and organizational skills through individual work
with the lead teacher.
Practicum Student, Stuarts Draft Elementary School (2nd Grade), Stuarts Draft, VA
January 2021 - May 2021
• Facilitated station rotations daily to build comprehension, fluency, and writing skills.
• Assisted students with IEP plans to differentiate the lesson one-on-one.
• Created and implemented lesson plans for Math and Social Studies, integrating art and
hands-on learning.

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 • Developed classroom management and organizational skills through individual work

with the lead teacher.
Practicum Student, Riverheads Elementary School (1st Grade), Staunton, VA
August 2020 - December 2020
• Worked with the lead teacher to observe and practice facilitating running records and
PALS testing with students.
• Assisted students in practicing word sorts, phonics, and working with the Orton-
Gillingham program.
• Created and implemented lesson plans for Reading and Math, integrating art and hands-
on learning.
• Developed classroom management and organizational skills through individual work
with the lead teacher.

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Congressional Summer Camp, STEM Counselor, Falls Church, VA, June 2021- August 2021
Congressional Summer Camp, Day Camp Counselor, Falls Church, VA, June 2020- August
2020
Congressional Summer Camp, Day Camp Counselor, Falls Church, VA, June 2019- August
2019
College For Kids, STEM Class, Harrisonburg, VA, February 2021- March 2021
Practicum Student, Salamanca, Spain, January 2020 - March 2020
First Presbyterian Church, Nursery Aid, Harrisonburg, VA, January 2018 - December 2019

T E CHN OL OG Y SKI L L S
Canvas
Schoology
Google: Docs, Slides, Drive
Microsoft Office: Word, Powerpoint
SMARTboard
Canva

C E RT I F I C AT I O N S
• Child Abuse and Neglect
• CPR, AED, and First Aid
• Restraint and Seclusion
• Dyslexia Awareness

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

Alpha Delta Pi Member, JMU, Fall 2017- May 2021
President’s List, JMU, Fall Semester 2020, Spring Semester 2021
Dean’s List, JMU, Spring Semester 2020
Study Abroad, Salamanca Spain, January 2020 - March 2020