MILLICENT BETH KIDDER- GOSHORN

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C E R T I F I C AT I O N
Commonwealth of Virginia
Collegiate Professional License
Elementary Education Pre K- 6
E D U C AT I O N
Masters in Education of Reading, Literacy & Learning
May 2015
Longwood University, Farmville, VA
4.0 GPA
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies, Elementary Education
May 2014
Longwood University, Farmville, VA
Graduated Cum Laude, Major GPA 3.835, Overall GPA 3.429
Study Abroad Program, Valencia, Spain
Summer 2013
Completed an English and Spanish course while immersing myself in the
culture and language of Valencia.
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain a teaching position within a primary and/or early secondary
school.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Cumberland County Middle School, Cumberland, VA
Spring 2015
Literacy Tutor, Grade 6
Assessed reading levels of one 5th grader and one 6th grader
Implemented instruction to two 6th graders based on fluency, word study,
comprehension, and writing needs
Created literacy profile on focal 6th grade student
Eureka Elementary School, Keysville, VA
Fall 2014
Literacy Tutor, Grade 1
Assessed one emergent reader and implemented one instructional activity
Assessed two beginning readers
Designed and implemented instruction based on each individual students
needs
Focused instruction on word study, word identification and text based on
students instructional level
Cumberland County Elementary School, Cumberland, VA
Spring 2014
Student Teacher, Grade K

Assisted teacher with instruction and activities

Prepared daily lesson plans based on SOLs and curriculum goals
Prepared study guides and review sessions for assessments
Prepared assessments, both informal and formal
Attended grade-level and school faculty meetings
Led a daily guided reading group
Assisted and implemented reading stations
Created and taught a Project Based Learning Unit
Differentiated instruction based on each students skills
Implemented behavioral management plan on two students

Cumberland County Middle School, Cumberland, VA

Spring 2014
Student Teacher, Math, Grade 5
Implemented differentiated instruction based on class period and
individual students needs
Cumberland Elementary School, Cumberland, VA
Fall 2013
Partnership Program, Grade 4
Observed and collaborated with teacher
Assisted the cooperating teacher with reading and science instruction
Prepared and taught a unit based on the SOLs of Force & Motion
Created a teacher work sample for the two week unit
Assessed students before and after unit, formally and informally
Implemented classroom behavior management
Assessed and tutored a struggling reader
Participated in grade-level meetings, school faculty meetings and parentteacher conferences
Buckland Mills Elementary, Gainesville, VA
Summer 2012
Practicum II, Grade 4
Observed a fourth grade classroom for three weeks

Designed and taught a science lesson

Created and participated in informal and formal assessments
Facilitated DRAs
Attended team meetings

Great Falls Elementary, Great Falls, VA

Summer 2011
Practicum I, Grade 2
Observed a second grade classroom for one week
Assisted students during group work
Graded various assignments
R E L AT E D E X P E R I E N C E
After-School Nanny for two girls, ages 10 and 12
Summer-time Nanny during summers of undergrad and graduate school
Mentor to an emotionally disturbed 12 year old girl

Babysitter throughout middle school and high school

P R O F E S S I O N A L P R E PA R AT I O N
Summer Literacy Institute
Summer 2014
Attended the 11th annual two-day event with the theme, Inquiry to Make
Connections
July 17th-18th, Longwood University
P R O F E SS I O N A L M E M B E R S H I P S
Virginia State Reading Association
Fall 2014-Present
Active member in this professional organization, which is actively involved in
promoting literacy throughout Virginia.

HONORS & ACTIVITIES

Presidents List: Fall 2013, Summer 2014, Fall 2014
Deans List: Spring 2012. Spring 2014
Kappa Delta Pi: Member, International Honor Society of Education
Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority: A sorority dedicated to developing women of
poise and purpose. Weekly meetings, community service projects, learning
and conducting leadership skills.
Panhellenic Delegate: Fall 2011-2012, Attended panhellenic meetings run
by the College Panhellenic Council and reported back to the chapter about
other organizations upcoming events on campus.
College Panhellenic Council
Vice President of Membership Development: Spring-Fall 2013
REFERENCES
Dr. Katrina Maynard
Partnership and Student Teaching Professor
College of Education and Special Education
Longwood University
201 High Street
Farmville, VA 23909
434 395 2333
maynardkl@longwood.edu
Dr. Patricia Horne
Partnership Professor
College of Education and Special Education
Longwood University
201 High Street
Farmville, VA 23909
434 395 4977
hornepl@longwood.edu

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Dr. Blanchette
Professor in Masters of Reading, Literacy and Learning
College of Education and Special Education
Longwood University
201 High Street
Farmville, VA 23909
434 395 2698
blanchettead@longwood.edu