Tristyn Rhodes

tristyn.rhodes21@gmail.com
(325) 203-6817
Hardworking and determined individual eagerly seeking a position at a local school to
teach older elementary students. Has seven years of experience working with kids and a
love for helping shape and prepare young minds for their future.

Education
Howard Payne University, Brownwood, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education: Early Childhood - Grade 6
Expected Graduation - May 2023 GPA: 4.0

Early High School, Early, Texas

Graduation - May 2020
Certifications
Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12 — Passed 10/11/2022
Core Subjects EC-6 — Passed 11/21/2022
Science of Teaching Reading — Passed 12/07/2022
Awards
Howard Payne University’s President’s List (Minimum 4.0 GPA for the semester):
Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, and Fall 2020
Early High School’s Outstanding Student of the Year in the following classes:
English I, Advanced Algebra I, Advanced World Geography, Advanced English II,
Graphic Design, Advanced Geometry, Human Growth and Development, and Yearbook.

Experience
January 2023 - March 2023
Clinical Teaching in Second Grade at Northwest Elementary
● Planned and taught engaging lesson plans
● Worked with small groups on developing their writing skills
June 2016 - May 2022
Heartland Childcare of Early, Early, Texas - Child Caregiver
● Tutored children after school (ages 5-12)
● Organized and maintained the daycare’s tutoring room and supplies
● Supervised and managed children's behavior
● Participated in and facilitated engaging games
August 2019 - May 2020
Peer Assistance & Leadership (PAL) Program
● Taught lessons to classes in kindergarten through fifth grade
● Mentored younger students
● Put on a Drug-Free Pep Rally
 2

August 2018 - May 2020

National Honor Society - President
● Worked on various service projects for our school and community
● Prepared and led meetings
● Oversaw other officers
August 2016 - May 2017, August 2018 - May 2020
Student Council - Vice President & Chief Media Officer
● Assisted advisor with student council responsibilities
● Trained and instructed class officers

Skills
● Coachable
● Growth Mindset
● Empathetic
● Hardworking
● Patient

References

Jennifer Martinez - jennifer.martinez@brownwoodisd.org

311 Bluffview Dr, Brownwood, TX 76801
325-200-1995

Tammy and Gary Bowen

406 Monte Vista, Early, TX, 76802
325-642-4106 (Tammy)
325-642-4107 (Gary)

Torrey Clay - torrey.clay@esc15.net

612 S Irene St, San Angelo, TX 76903
325-812-4116