Emma J.

Steil
Ejsteil15@gmail.com / (563) 599-2012 / emmasteil.weebly.com
SKILLS

Communication – Flexibility – Listening – Organization – Patience – Reflective – Teamwork - Time Management

EDUCATION

January 2020 - May 2022 Loras College – Dubuque, IA- Expected Graduation May 2022
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Teacher Education

August 2018 - December 2019
 3.986 GPA
 Summa Cum Laude
 Dean’s List, Consecutively Spring 2020-Spring 2022
University of Iowa - Iowa City, IA
Intended Major: Elementary Education

 3.7 GPA
 Dean’s List, Consecutively Spring 2019-Fall 2019
Endorsement Area: Reading K-8
Certifications: CPR/AED, Mandatory Reporter, Safe Environments,
Handwriting, and Dyslexia Training
Awards: Transfer Excellence Scholarship
STUDENT TEACHING

January - May 2022 1st Grade Student Teacher, Kennedy Elementary, Dubuque, IA

 Planned and delivered effective classroom instruction to 21 individuals

in a 1st grade class in adhere with state and district standards
 Differentiated whole group lessons to accommodate for students with
varying capabilities in reading, math, and science
 Piloted “i-Ready” online assessment and instruction to provide all
students a path to proficiency and growth in reading and mathematics
 Participated in ongoing professional development and adapted newly
learned skills into the classroom
FIELD EXPEREINCE

October – December 2021 4th Grade Pre-Service Teacher, Kennedy Elementary, Dubuque, IA

 Assisted the cooperating teacher in planning various activities that were

September – December 2021
age and grade-level appropriate
 Delivered a whole group lesson that engaged students in the process of
creating a detailed writing piece
 Differentiated instruction during small reading groups to fit the needs
of all learners
2nd Grade Literacy Tutor, Fulton Elementary, Dubuque, IA
  Provided one-on-one instruction after school to build a students literacy
skills
 Administered assessments and progress monitored the student in order
to make accurate instructional decisions
 Used evidence-based strategies to help the student learn new skills for
reading and writing
May 2021 Kindergarten Literacy Interventionist, St. Columbkille Elementary,
Dubuque, IA

 Worked remotely to provide supplemental language and literacy

instruction
 Crafted lesson plans to increase student’s phonemic awareness with the
use of digital literacy
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

May 2019 – August 2021 Nanny

 Provided daily care for two children including planning age-appropriate

activities that encouraged and prepared them to achieve developmental
milestones
 Preformed housekeeping tasks, including cooking meals and cleaning
common areas
 Maintain the children’s schedules and transported them to various
activities
March 2018 – August 2018 Assistant Teacher, Little Rascals Daycare and Preschool, Dubuque, IA

 Assisted the lead teacher in providing daily care to children ages three
to four years old, including planning simulating activities that
encouraged early learning
 Communicated with children’s caregivers through daily report sheets
 Worked as a part of a team to address specific and general needs of the
preschool children to become successful learners
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES AND SERVICE

Fall 2021 Reading Educators of Dubuque, Dubuque, IA

 Presented the experience of remote literacy instruction to present and

former educators during the groups monthly meeting
Spring 2020 – Fall 2021 DuBuddies

 Accommodated individuals of all ages with varying disabilities during

activities at the monthly meetings
Spring 2020 Dance Marathon

 Raised money for family members of children facing life-threatening

illnesses receiving treatment from the University of Iowa’s Stead
Family Children’s Hospital
 Emma J. Steil
Ejsteil15@gmail.com / (563) 599-2012
References:
Kara Trentz
First Grade Teacher, Kennedy Elementary, Dubuque, IA
ktrentz@dbqschools.org
(563) 590-6575
2135 Woodland Dr, Dubuque, IA 52002
Cooperating Teacher

David Salyer
Associate Professor of Education and Academic Advisor, Loras College, Dubuque, IA
David.Salyer@loras.edu
1450 Alta Vista St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Professor and Academic Advisor

Hayley Foley
Fifth Grade Teacher, Holy Family Catholic Schools, Dubuque, IA
Hfoley@holyfamily.DBQ.ptv.k12.is.us
2005 Kane St, Dubuque, IA 52001