Molly Rockefeller

5839 SW Turnberry CT Topeka, KS 66614

Phone: 785-250-5218 E-Mail: molly.rockefeller@drake.edu

Education
Drake University
Graduate: December 2015
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Endorsement: Reading
Finishing Endorsements in May 2016
English as a Second Language
Middle School with concentrations in Mathematics and Language Arts
GPA: 3.91
Study Abroad
Summer 2014
AIFS: European Art and Architecture
Traveled to UK, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Italy, and Ireland

Student Teaching Experience

Urbandale Middle School
Urbandale School District
Mentor Teacher Lindsay Casey
Taught in a 6th Grade Language Arts classroom setting

October December 2015

Administered formative and summative assessments

Differentiated lesson plans to meet the needs of all learners
Flexible teaching and plans
Co-taught and planned with special education teacher
Analyzed and collected data from students tests and scores

Webster Elementary School

August October 2015
Urbandale School District
Mentor Teacher Elizabeth Whitver
Taught and observed in a 3rd grade classroom setting
Designed and taught lesson plans across content/discipline areas
Adapted and differentiated lesson plans to meet needs of all learners
Stimulated critical thinking through questions and hands-on activities
Engaged students to be active participants throughout class
Involved/participated in PLCs and teacher development training
Encouraged students to be problem solvers through I statements and critical thinking strategies
Integrated technology using googledocs, online resources, and Google Classroom in day-to-day activities

Practicum Experience

Waukee South Middle School 10 hours

Spring 2015
o Inquiry based teaching in 6th Grade Science
o Guided and facilitated small groups
Jordan Creek Elementary School 10 hours
Spring 2015
o Observed and taught math in 1st Grade setting
o Created hands on activity
o Interacted with small groups and one-on-one
Olmsted Elementary School 10 hours
Spring 2015
o Taught JA Social Studies in 1st and 2nd Grade
o Adapted JA curriculum to better fit students needs and ability

Summit Middle School 10 hours

Spring 2015
o Observed an ELL teacher in 6th and 7th Grade
o Interacted with ESL students
Hubbell Elementary School 20 hours
Fall 2014 Spring 2015
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o Tutored a 5 grade student in reading and writing
o Designed interactive and engaging lesson plans
o Implemented technology to encourage active participation
Ashland Ridge Elementary School 13 hours
Fall 2014
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o Observed Language Arts in 3 Grade
o Adapted and taught a small group reading lesson
Brubaker Elementary School 13 hours
Spring 2014
o Observed a Kindergarten class
o Taught a read aloud focusing on comprehension
Urbandale Middle School 40 hours
Fall 2013
o Taught in a 7th grade Language Arts Class
o Wrote a lesson with a focus on summarizing and synthesizing
Holy Cross Anglican Primary School in Belize
Spring 2013
o 20 hour abroad practicum in Belize
o Flexible whole group teaching in all content areas

Related Experience
Math Tutor
Fall 2015 Present
Wrote interactive and engaging one-on-one lesson plans
Integrated hands on activities and games
Nanny
Summer 2015 Present
Watched three children ages 9, 11, and 12
Inspired and encouraged children to be active and independent problem solvers
Griffin Academy Leader
Fall 2014 Spring 2015
After school program at McCombs Middle School in Des Moines, IA
Wrote and taught hands on STEM activities/lessons
Book Blast Staff Member
Fall 2014
Before and after school book program at McCombs Middle School and Studebaker Elementary School
Collected data on what students chose to read
Checked out and assisted finding students books to read
Delta Gamma Director of New Members
Spring 2013 Fall 2014
Taught new members of Delta Gamma the traditions and information about the sorority
Served as a mentor to 37 new members

Skills, Certificates, and Honors

FAST Certified
Junior Achievement (JA)
Presidents List for academic years 2013-2014 and 2014-2015
Deans List 2012-2014
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