Jill Jaworski

Current Address: 228 52 St. Apt 59, West Des Moines, IA 50265 Permanent Address: 503 London Trail, McHenry, IL 60050 815.575.1681 jaworski.jill@gmail.com
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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 [ GPA: 3.95/4.0 ] December 2012 December 2012 February-June 2010

Massey University / Wellington, New Zealand

Study Abroad Experience

Experience
Student Teaching / Jordan Creek Elementary School, West Des Moines Community Schools, West Des Moines, IA
2nd Grade General Education Student Teacher August-October 2012 Organized materials for daily and long-term planning Designed and implement whole-class and small-group lesson plans in all core subject areas aligned with district curriculum and standards Established routines and upheld expectations to provide consistency to students Early Childhood Special Education Student Teacher October 2012-Present Foster childrens school-readiness skills by providing positive reinforcement and problem-solving strategies to help them feel comfortable, confident, and safe Utilize Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment to evaluate students progress at varying ability and developmental levels Collaborate with mentor teacher, classroom associates, and ECSE team to plan and reflect on daily work

Practicum Experiences
Over 100 hours in various Des Moines, IA Metro Area Elementary School classrooms Observed and instructed students Pre-K through 4th grade Adapted material to suit a wide range of learner abilities and concerns Aided cooperating teacher with daily tasks and individual student needs

Spring 2009-Spring 2012

Related Work
Assistant Universal Pre-K Teacher / Grace Preschool, Des Moines, IA Implemented project-based learning experiences for 4-5 year old students Developed and coordinated early childhood center-based activities February-August 2012

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 Fall 2010-Present Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honor Society member Fall 2010-Present Team member for Project Q quiz bowl fundraiser supporting the Drake Adult Literacy Center Fall 2010-Fall 2011 Visual Art Association of Drake member Fall 2010-Spring 2012