AIMEE MCGILLIS

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Objective: To obtain a position as a teacher in an elementary school setting in order to

contribute to the education of young students.

Certifications: PK-4 Elementary Education, K-12 Special Education

EXPERIENCE

DATES FROM MAY 2016 – TO AUGUST 2021 (SEASONAL)

COUNSELING, LEADERSHIP STAFF, PINE SPRINGS CAMP

Coordinated program and scheduling needs of the summer camp while caring for a group of
children ages 3-18. Served as the head of the arts program during my time on leadership
staff.

DATES FROM SEPTEMBER 2017 – TO APRIL 2019 (DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR)

TUTOR, TIGER PAUSE

Contributed to the functioning of the after school program while tutoring students (grades k-6)
in primarily math and reading topics.

EDUCATION

MAY 2017

NORWIN HIGH SCHOOL

Preschool Program – 2 years
 MAY 2022

BS EDUCATION, GENEVA COLLEGE

Major: Elementary (PK-4) & Special Education (K-12)

Minor: Reading Methods

Internships: Elementary - First Grade at Rochester Elementary, Special Ed. – MDS at New
Horizon & emotional support at Central Valley Middle School

Student Teaching: 8 weeks of Special Ed. – Northside Primary (K-2), & 8 weeks of
Elementary Ed. – Mohawk Elementary (1st grade)

SKILLS

· Adaptability · Collaboration
· Empathy · Patience
· Listening · Problem – Solving

ACTIVITIES
I am passionate about community involvement, and have worked with organizations at local
soup kitchens, childrens’ museums, STEAM events, and Angel Tree operations, as well as
being involved in programs such as Big Brothers Big Sisters and Urban Impact. During my time
at Geneva, I served as a student leader on the community engagement team in our Center for
Student Engagement, as well as being accepted for two years into a housing program called
CityHouse that encourages college students to prioritize being a good neighbor.