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erinwermerskirchen.weebly.com 3417 53rd Ave. N Apt. 309 Brooklyn Center, MN 55409 OBJECTIVE To secure a position as a Secondary English Teacher. EDUCATION University of Minnesota Duluth Bachelor of Applied Arts May 2013 GPA: 3.988/4.0 Major: Secondary Education: Teaching Communication Arts and Literature CERTIFICATION Minnesota State Teaching License Teaching Communication Arts and Literature grades 5-12 HONORS AND AWARDS Graduated with Summa Cum Laude Honors, Spring 2013 Deans List for Academic Excellence 8 out of 8 semesters, Fall 2009-Spring 2013 Chancellors Scholarship for the Fine Arts, Fall 2009- Spring 2013 State Speech Champion, Spring 2009 TEACHING EXPERIENCE 8th Grade Language Arts and Reading Teacher Minnesota International Middle School, Minneapolis, MN August 2013-July 2014 Developed and taught differentiated, standards-based language arts and reading curriculum to ELL students ranging from basic to advanced English language skills. Implemented curriculum with a combination of direct instruction, inquiry, and student centered learning opportunities. Used data-driven instruction along with SIOP (sheltered instruction operational protocol) Applied 6+1 Writing Traits framework to language arts curriculum, giving students the skills necessary in mastering all forms of writing including formal research projects. Collaborated with 8th grade team, language arts team, and an ELL specialist, as well as designating tasks and responsibilities to an educational and language assistant. Collaborated with 8th grade social studies teacher for a unit on social justice and an accompanying research paper. Adapted instruction to meet the cultural and learning needs of the East African students. Implemented a variety of instructional and assessment strategies, behavioral management techniques, and technology in the classroom. Taught remedial reading classes after school, focusing on reading strategies and skills. Student Teacher Danila Kumar International Baccalaureate School, Ljubljana, Slovenia March-May 2013 Developed units and lessons for fifth and sixth grade international English and writing classes, as well as various lessons in the eighth and ninth grade Slovene national English classes. Differentiated instruction for students ranging from basic to advanced English language skills. Developed lesson plans in the inquiry model of instruction, focusing on student discovery. Emphasized IB learner profile qualities . Tutored two EAL (English as an Additional Language), working on conversation, vocabulary, reading, writing, and grammar skills. Mentored students through their final exhibition, a student-led project intended to improve their school community. Assisted students in preparing for student-led conferences. 320-420-1659 werm0061@d.umn.edu