Nina Musurlian

nina.musurlian@rusd.org
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April 11, 2022

Dear Human Resources,

With great interest, I am applying for the 2nd Grade position at Julian Thomas Elementary School. At the
University of Wisconsin Parkside, I recently graduated and obtained my Bachelors of Science Degree in
Elementary Education with a minor certification in English as a Second Language. When I began my journey
at the University of Wisconsin Parkside and joined the Teacher Education Program four years ago, I was
placed in local Racine and Kenosha area schools working closely with students and mentor teachers of
diverse backgrounds and walks of life. From there, my dedication to teaching and guiding students within
the classroom grew.

My goal is to encourage students to motivate students to channel their inner strengths and individualize my
instruction to meet each child’s unique needs. It is my hope that I will be able to do so with my creative,
positive energy accompanied with my drive and willingness to work with others to achieve a common goal.
My years of experience within each of my clinical placements, and most recently my time as a Designated
Building Substitute for Julian Thomas, have given me a strong work ethic in and out of the classroom,
allowed me to become an effective communicator with staff and students alike, and have prompted me to
further understand the importance of developing strong relationships with students as the foundation of
the classroom. I believe that these skills, along with my passion to foster a climate of inclusion grounded
upon differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners within the classroom, make me an ideal
candidate for the 2nd Grade teaching position at Julian Thomas.

I believe that I would be a great fit for the 2nd Grade position. Thank you for your time and consideration. I
look forward to hearing back from you soon.

Sincerely,

Nina Musurlian
 Nina Musurlian
nina.musurlian@rusd.org
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EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education May 2018 - Dec 2021
Minor Certification in English as a Second Language
University of Wisconsin - Parkside
● Cumulative GPA: 3.869
● Dixon Fagerberg Scholarship for Teacher Preparation Recipient (2021)
● Dean’s List (Fall 2018 - Fall 2021)
● Provost’s List (Spring 2019 - Fall 2021)

Gateway Technical College - Racine Campus Sep 2017 - May 2018

● Gateway to Success Scholarship Recipient (2017)
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LICENSES
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● Elementary Education (MC-EA) 01/2021

● English as a Second Language (MC-EA) 01/2021
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RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
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Designated Building Substitute (Grades K-5) Jan 2022 - Present
Julian Thomas Elementary School, Racine WI
● Followed lesson plans provided by the regular classroom teacher
to ensure a consistent and cohesive learning experience for students
in their teachers’ absence.
● Followed various classroom management systems to effectively
encourage student participation while minimizing distractions and
maintained a safe and constructive learning environment.
● Supervised students in and out of the classroom, including on the playground, in the
cafeteria, as well as in the hallways.
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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Grade 1 Institute for Urban Education Student Teacher Intern Sep 2021 - Jan 2022
Julian Thomas Elementary School, Racine WI
Tracy Frahman
● Lead various small-group guided-reading instruction aligned with
the WI State Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics.
● Developed and planned lessons that were aligned to WI state standards/
benchmarks.
● Worked closely with mentor teacher to individualize instruction
to meet the needs of all learners within a diverse classroom environment.

Grade 3 Teacher Candidate Feb 2021 - May 2021

 Wadewitz Elementary School, Racine WI
Laura Francart
● Planned, co-taught, and assessed students in a third-grade classroom
with mentor teacher.
● Interpreted assessment results to guide educational decisions.

Grade 8 Teacher Candidate Feb 2020 - Mar 2020

Gifford Middle School, Racine WI
Nicole Wagner
● Co-taught science lesson plans in correlation to state and grade-level benchmarks.

Grade 8 Teacher Candidate Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

Bullen Middle School, Kenosha WI
Nicole Mortensen
● Collaborated with students in one-on-one settings; assisted
students utilizing close-reading strategies.

Grades 4-5 Teacher Candidate Feb 2019 - May 2019

Nash Elementary, Kenosha WI
Cara Gorr
● Assisted with the day-to-day operations within the classroom,
such as grading, planning, organizing materials, and generating
copies of instructional materials.
● Lead small-group guided reading instruction.

Grade 2 Teacher Candidate Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

Our Lady of Grace Academy, Racine WI
Ashley Mason
● Frequently and effectively communicated with mentor teacher and
University Supervisor.
● Worked with diverse learners from various socioeconomic
backgrounds.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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● HALO Gift-Giving Tree Participant
● Shop with a Cop Volunteer
● Racine Doll Buggy Parade Volunteer
● Recreational Activities for the Developmentally Disabled (RADD) Volunteer
● Racine “Make A Difference Day” - Kid’s Cove Playground Restoration Volunteer
● Racine July 4th Festivities Clean-Up Volunteer