Jill

Jaworski 228 52

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St. Apt 59, West Des Moines, IA 50265 (Current)

503 London Trail, McHenry, IL 60050 (Permanent) 815.575.1681 Jaworski.Jill@gmail.com

Education

Drake University / Des Moines, IA Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary Teacher Education Endorsements: Unified Early Childhood, K-8 Art Bachelor of Arts: Drawing Massey University / Wellington, New Zealand Study Abroad Experience

[ GPA: 3.95/4.0 ] Anticipated December 2012 Anticipated December 2012 Feb-June 2010

Experience

Student Teaching

August 2012-Present Jordan Creek Elementary School / West Des Moines Community Schools, West Des Moines, IA 2nd Grade General Education Teacher (Mentor teacher: Amy Garrison) Design and implement whole-class and small-group lesson plans in all subject areas Organize materials for daily and long-term planning Collaborate with mentor teacher and 2nd grade team to reflect on and improve classroom work Establish routines and expectations to provide consistency to students Practicum Experiences Spring 2009-Spring 2012 Over 100 hours in Des Moines Metro Area Elementary Schools Observed and instructed students Pre-K through 4th grade Adapted material to suit a wide range of ability and developmental levels Aided cooperating teacher with daily tasks and individual student needs Observed parent-teacher conferences Related Work
Assistant Teacher / Grace Preschool, Des Moines, IA February-August 2012 Implemented project-based learning experiences for 4-5 year old students Developed and coordinated early childhood center-based activities Camp Counselor / Aspen Athletic Clubs, Des Moines, IA June-August 2011 Organized and directed daily programming for children with special needs, ages 5-18 Modified activities and materials for a range of ages and special education needs

Involvement and Honors

Deans Student Advisory Team for Drake School of Education Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honor Society member Team member for Project Q quiz bowl fundraiser supporting the Drake Adult Literacy Center Qualified for Junior Achievement instruction Certified in Adult and Child/Infant CPR and First Aid Certified Mandatory Reporter