Brittany Wotipka

430 County Rd 21. (402) 540 6826

Ceresco, NE 68017 britt_w22@hotmail.com

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2015
University of Nebraska- Lincoln

Endorsements: Elementary Education
Special Education Mild-Moderate Disabilities K-6


Other College: Southeast Community College, Lincoln, NE (2010-2012 academic years)

High School: Bishop Neumann High school, Wahoo, NE Graduated 2010

Praxis Status: Praxis I completed
Praxis II pending

Related Field Experience in Education

Practicum Experiences
Special Education 5
th
grade, Belmont Elementary School, Lincoln, NE Fall 2014
Attended an IEP meeting
Administered Vineland-II assessment
Taught Social skills lessons to small groups
Taught small groups to help develop reading skills through guided reading lessons
and activities

Grade 3, Belmont Elementary School, Lincoln, NE Spring 2014
Developed and taught a thematic unit about Health and Wellness
Worked individually with a student to help develop reading skills using Sound
Partners Program
Created and taught lessons for Reading, Writing, and Math curriculum
Administered QRI-5 (Qualitative Reading Inventory- 5) and Word Their Way
Assessment to multiple students

Grade 4, Meadow Lane Elementary School, Lincoln, NE Fall 2013
Developed and implemented a behavior management chart for positive
reinforcement of wanted behaviors for an individual student
Created and taught lessons focusing on math curriculum
Introduced new math concept using different manipulatives


Grade 2, Human Elementary School, Lincoln, NE Fall 2012
Created and taught lessons focusing on Reading Curriculum
Worked with reading groups to assess comprehension and fluency of reading


Additional Experience in Education

Kit and Dick Schmoker Reading Center Tutoring Program, UNL Fall 2014
Administered Benchmark Reading Passage, Words Their Way Spelling Inventory,
and Writing assessments
Created and taught lesson plans based around my tutees individual needs
Taught literacy skills on one-on-one basis

Young Voices Child Development Center, Lincoln, Ne August 2011-May 2012
Provided care for children ages 18 months-12 years of age
Assisted with summer field trips and after school care for school aged children

Sandees Place Child Care, Lincoln, Ne August 2010-August 2011
Provided care for children ages 5-12 years of age
Assisted with summer field trips and picking up children after school
Planned and taught lessons/activities for school aged children
Worked an after school homework club for elementary students

Work Experience
Private Nanny, Lincoln, Ne March 2012-Present
Provided appropriate care for three children ages; 10, 10, and 7
Arranged educational visits to the zoo, childrens museum, history museum, state
capital building, memorial stadium, etc.
Provided care before and after school, assisting with homework and after school
activities

Laborer, Lincoln, Ne May 2013-August 2013
Hired as a helping hand to provide assistance for a professional painter
Worked as a painter by scraping paint, taping, painting, cleaning, etc.

Honors
Deans List, College of Education and Human Sciences, 4 semesters
Recognized as a High Scholar at UNL Honors Convocation, Spring 2014
Gilbert & Mary Eley Award, 2013-2014 academic year
Education and Human Sciences Award, 2013-2014 academic year


References
*References available upon request