Lexi Ellingson

Mslexiellingson.weebly.com

104 S. Country Club Ave. Brandon, SD 57005 | (605) 321-3356 | lexiellingson@alliancecom.net

Objective
· To obtain a position in elementary education, grades K-5 preferred

Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION AND HUMAN SCIENCES
-SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, DECEMBER 2023
· Major: Early Childhood Education
· Certification: Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education (Dakota State University)
· Major GPA: 3.73/4.0
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
-BRANDON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, MAY 2019
· GPA: 3.82/4.0

Related Experiences
STUDENT TEACHER | BRANDON ELEMENTARY| BRANDON, SD | 08/2023 TO CURRENT
· Plan, implement, and assess curriculum to 3rd grade students
· Provide support to 3rd grade teacher
· Modify curriculum to best fit students’ needs
· Support and make relationships with students and parents
· Attend and participate in meetings with other 3 rd grade teachers and administration

PRACTICUM STUDENT TEACHER | DAKOTA PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY | BROOKINGS, SD | 04/2023 TO 05/2023

· Provided support to 3rd grade teacher
· Provided classroom management
· Engaged with children individually and in a group setting
· Attended meetings with teacher and administration

ASSISTANT TEACHER | FISHBACK CENTER PRESCHOOL (SDSU) | 01/2022 TO 05/2022

· Assisted with inquiry-based learning
· Planned and executed lessons with another student teacher
· Organized and planned manipulatives for instruction

NANNY | STEPHANIE & JEREMY KEIZER | BRANDON, SD | 05/2021 TO 08/2022

· Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene, socialization, and academic growth
· Assisted with light housekeeping duties
· Organized and cleaned home after activities
· Built positive and nurturing environments to support children’s social and emotional growth
· Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to children

RECESS SUPERVISOR | BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT | BROOKINGS, SD | 01/2021 TO 12/2021

· Led K-3 students to lunch and recess
· Managed the playground with multiple classes at a time
· Held students responsible for following the playground and hallway rules

OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAM | FISHBACK CENTER KINDERGARTEN (SDSU) | 08/2019 TO 04/2021
· Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, and socialization
· Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administration staff
· Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth

Other Experiences
ONLINE GROCERY ASSOCIATE | WALMART | BROOKINGS, SD | 01/2021 – 05/2023
· Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
· Reviews orders prior to pick up for accuracy and purchase-by dates.
· Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.
· Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommended operational changes to meet emerging
needs.

Scholarships and Awards

· Wells Fargo Scholarship 2022-2023
· SD Freedom Scholarship 2022-2023
· South Dakota State University Dean’s List 2020-2023
· SDSU AHSS Scholarship 2020
· Yellow and Blue Scholarship 2019-2023
· SD Opportunity Scholarship 2019-2023
· Simon Youth Scholarship 2019
· Pizza Ranch Employee Scholarship 2019

Service and Volunteering

· Food drive at Christ Lutheran Church 2021
· Meals on Wheels 2021
· Supervised & lead 10 children in Vacation Bible school 2019

Skills and Abilities

· CPR certified
· Self-motivated and dedicated
· Problem-solving and adaptability
· Technology skills: Flip, Microsoft, Formative Assessment Tools (Kahoot, Quizlet, Edpuzzle)

References
· Mrs. Blossom Freeborn blossom.freeborn@k12.sd.us (605) 929-0143
· Mr. Merle Horst merle.horst@k12.sd.us (605) 582-6315
· Mrs. Kindra Schneider kindra.schneider@dsu.edu (605) 256-5177

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