KRISTEN STRADER

1008 EVANWOOD CT. HENDERSON NV, 89002 702-218-4289

KNSTRADER@INTERACT.CCSD.NET

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position, teaching biology to secondary education students with the Clark County School District, where I am able to use my passion for science and education and previous classroom experience to transform the students of Nevada into successful adults.

EDUCATION
College: Nevada State College Spring 2009 - present Majoring in Secondary Education with a concentration in Biology GPA: 3.23 Scheduled to graduate May 2014 University of Nevada - Las Vegas Fall 2008 College of Southern Nevada Fall 2007 - Spring 2008 Foothill High School Graduated in 2007 with High Honors Weighted GPA: 4.35, Non-weighted GPA: 3.65 Class Rank: 16 of 385 Swim team 2007 Drill team 2005 - 2006 Captain of soccer team 2005 JV girls soccer team 2004 - 2005

High School:

EMPLOYMENT
Student teacher Basic High School Ninth grade biology and biology honors January 2014 May 2014 Proficient in Class XP, Easy Grade Pro, and Curriculum Engine Wrote lesson plans Practiced and enforced classroom management 24 Hour Fitness Group X Instructor September 2012 present Public speaking and performing Providing encouragement and modifications for participants

Starbucks Barista August 2013 January 2014 Regional Justice Center Legal Secretary May 2012 August 2012 Clark County School District Substitute Teacher September 2010 April 2012 Long term substitute at Foothill High School 9th and 11th grade English February 2011 March 2011 City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Aquatics Lead Lifeguard May 2010 September 2010 Certified Pool Operations certification Managed lifeguards Wrote schedules Practiced good customer service with swimmers and parents Led staff meetings Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor June 2007 present Developed swim lesson plans Taught students from the ages of 3 to 65 how to swim Certified in first aid, CPR, AED, blood borne pathogens, lifeguarding, and water safety instruction Employee of the Month in April 2010 Employee of the Month in July 2009

REFERENCES
Kathy Jacot Student Teaching Professor katherine.jacot@nsc.edu Maurice Flores Student Teaching Advisor 702-540-5078 mo63flores@yahoo.com Rachel Lutz Cooperating Teaching 702-743-3411 rgg335@interact.ccsd.net

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Body Combat Instructor Certified in May 2013 Turbo Kick Instructor Certified in November 2013