GRACE JUERGENS

EDUCATOR

P ROF I L E

• I am a upcoming graduate of South Dakota State University

with a major and teacher certification in Early Childhood
Education and Special Education along with a certification in
Elementary Education that I received from Dakota State
University.
• Lifelong learner who values the importance of building strong
student – teacher relationships to create a positive learning
environment. CONTACT
• Professionally embodies the practices of hands on learning,
developmentally appropriate approaches, and professional
507.995.8238
development.

grace.juergens@jacks.sdstate.edu

P ROF E S S I ONA L E X P E RI E NC E
https://gracejuergens.weebly.com

STUDENT TEACHER | SIOUX VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

818 1st Ave, Brookings, SD
JAN. 2022 - PRESENT | Volga, SD 57006
• Cooperatively assisting lead teacher
• Creating lesson plans and differentiated instruction for all levels of @juergens_grace
student abilities
• Participating in parent teacher conferences
• Participating in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings CERTIFICATION
• Assuming full responsibility of classroom planning, instruction,
behavior management and parent communication STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA

4th & 5th GRADE PROGRAM DIRECTOR | BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF Early Childhood Education
BROOKINGS | JUNE 2021 – SPRING 2022 | Brookings, SD Elementary Education
• Responsible for ensuring program plans are well prepared, diverse,
Special Education
meet deadlines and are creating high quality, fun and impactful
experience for the youth
• Responsible for managing, organizing and having successful EDUCATION
outcomes of community
• Responsible for holding biweekly team and individual one on one
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
meetings
• Responsible for hiring, supervising and evaluating all direct report EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
staff Special Education Endorsement
• Responsible for budget tracking in all priority outcomes South Dakota State University
• Handle all major discipline challenges that arise with members, Brookings, SD | May 2022
outside of the behavioral policy GPA | 3.3/4.0
• Responsible for creating the monthly staff schedule
• Ensuring programming is occurring according and behavior BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
management of youth ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
• Responsible for high quality, up to date and programming and youth
Dakota State University
specific documentation
Madison, SD | May 2022
 GRACE JUERGENS

EDUCATOR

AWARDS
EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

SPECIAL EDUCATION PRACTICUM STUDENT | DAKOTA PRAIRIE South Dakota State Deans List | 2019 -

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | JAN. 2021 – MAY 2021 | Brookings, SD 2021

Alice DiMeglio Scholarship | 2017
• Assisted students with learning and physical disabilities in the
classroom Bonnie Rennpferd Memorial

• Supported students in reading, writing, math, and art instruction Scholarship | 2017
• Observed Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings
Cathy Pluym Scholarship | 2017
• Observed occupational, speech, and physical therapy sessions
• Observed Autism screenings
• Created lesson plans specific to each students current abilities and
future goals
PROFESSIONAL

LEAD YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST | BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF AFFILIATIONS
BROOKINGS | AUG. 202O – JUNE 2021 | Brookings, SD
• Ensure the implantation of the program schedule as well as planned National Science Teaching
impact programs Association
• Plan the hourly programming and impact programs and do any daily 2021 - Present
updates or emails
• Assist youth with homework or special projects
• Assist with youth having behavior challenges and ensuring success
plans are followed PROFESSIONAL
• Create master plans for assigned spaces each trimester
• Supervise assigned Youth Development Specialists REFERENCES

STUDENT TEACHER | FISHBACK CENTER OF EARLY CHILDHOOD Vicky Schneider
EDUCATION | JAN. 202O – MAY 202O | Brookings, SD 3rd Grade Teacher
Sioux Valley Elementary School
• Participated in engaging play with students
• Provided assistance to mentor teacher throughout the classroom C: 605.695.0713
• Supported students in writing, math, reading, fine & gross motor skills E: vicky.schneider@k12.sd.us
• Provided exploration opportunities to enhance the students overall
learning environment Laura Gloege
• Created lesson plans specific to each student’s current abilities and Coordinator of the SDSU
future goals Preschool Laboratory School –
• Supported inclusion throughout the classroom to promote lifelong Mentor Teacher
learners Fishback Center for Early
Childhood Education
V OL UNT E E R E X P E RI E NCE C: 605.588.6477
E: laura.gloege@sdstate.edu
CAMP COUNSELOR, SPOTLIGHT DANCE COMPANY |
JULY 2017 - PRESENT | Mankato, MN Nisha Hagen
• Collaborated with other dance instructors to create a fun and Mentor Teacher
inviting environment Fishback Center for Early
• Provided positive helpful feedback to guide students into gaining Childhood Education
a greater knowledge of dance C: 605.237.3120
• Instructed students in various dance routines to grow their dance E: nisha.hagen@jacks.sdstate.edu

abilities