Nkauj Ying (Gao) Her

1649 Cottage Ave. E. St. Paul, MN 55106 | (651) 583 - 4545 | herxx280@umn.edu

Professional Profile
Passionate Elementary educator of color. Desires to meet students where they are, teach for mastery and
life long learning through inquiry, choice, and culturally relevant lessons.

Experience
Student Teacher Brimhall Elementary School, Roseville, MN Fall 2015 Spring 2016
Instructed 25+ 4th graders consisting of an African American, Caucasian, Hmong, Somali and Latino
population in Math, Literacy, Science, Health and Social Studies.
Co-taught/planned 25+ 4th graders in Math and Literacy.
Designed and taught math remedial groups consisting of 5-7 students using manipulatives and a
variety of strategies.
Differentiated lesson plans and learning goals for IEP and 504 plans as well as to support diverse
student needs and learning styles.
Collaborated with EL, SPED, and Library specialists to inform planning and teach across environment.
Volunteered in family community school events such as book clubs and Family Fun Nights.

Practicum Teacher St. Anthony Park Elementary, St. Paul, MN

February 2015

Conducted reading and writing assessments for two small groups of kindergarten and fourth grade
students.
Interpreted assessment results to create meaningful literacy tasks including word work, word sorts
etc.

Practicum Teacher Frost Lake Elementary, St. Paul, MN

January 2014

Supported math and reading instruction in a 3rd grade classroom consisting of African American,
Caucasian and Hmong students in an all inclusive class setting by circulating the room to assist with
classwork and pulling small groups.
Experience teaching in an all-inclusive school environment with high percentage of EBD students.

Related Experience:
3rd and 4th Grade Volunteer Marcy Open School, Minneapolis, MN
January 2012 April 2014
Supported math and reading instruction in a split classroom consisting of an African American,
Caucasian, Somali and Chinese student population by conducting reading assessments, read-alouds and assisting with classwork.

Education
Masters of Education Anticipated May 2016
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education May 2015
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN

Skills

Fluent in Hmong
Co-teaching experience
Navigates new technology and online resources to create engaging lessons and effectively
communicate with families
Collaboration across grade level and specialists
Quick and creative adaptability in lesson planning and daily schedule
Clear expectations and creative classroom management

References (Please see additionally attached recommendation letters)

Kimberly Brown, Cooperating Teacher

(651) 245- 3068, kimberly.brown@isd623.org
Becky Konz, Elementary Education Supervisor
(320) 310-1180, konzx017@umn.edu