1550 29th Road

Cassandra Aerts

craerts@gmail.com

David City, NE 68632

(402) 641-5407

EDUCATION
Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Present

8/12

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a Concentration in

Unified Early Childhood and Special Education, May 2016
Cumulative GPA: 3.92
Relevant Course Work: Human Development (Elem. & Early Childhood);
Curriculum for Early Childhood; Perspectives of Race, Ethnics, Gender;
Characteristics & Assessment of Young Children with Needs; Teaching
Methods for Early Childhood; Schools Families, Communities, & Disabilities;
Methods & Strategies for Exceptional Learners

East Butler High School, Brainard, NE

5/12

8/08

Cumulative GPA: 3.95

Class Rank: 1 of 25

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching, Des Moines, IA
1/16Present

Fostered student academic development during student teaching at

o Jordan Creek Elementary (1/4/162/19/16; West Des Moines, IA)
o Capitol View (2/22/164/8/16; Des Moines, IA)
o Drake University Head Start (4/11/165/27/16; West Des Moines, IA)
Combined college course work with personal philosophy of teaching
Created and implemented lessons while mindfully accommodating students
with special needs
Collaborated with other instructors on lesson plans, behavioral strategies,
and
professional development

Practicum Experience, Des Moines, IA

8/12
12/15
Directed English classes for Haitian doctors and surgeon in Pignon, Haiti
during a spring break mission trip, March 2015
100 hours of general education practicum experience in Des Moines, IA
o Hubbell Elementary (K-5 Special Education, 40 hours)
o Waukee Elementary (6th, 10 hours)
o Monroe Elementary (K-6, 10 hours)
o Jordan Creek Elementary (4th, 20 hours)
o Cowles Montessori Elementary (3rd and 4th, 5 hours)
o Holy Family Elementary (K, 5 hours)

Cassandra Aerts

1550 29th Road

craerts@gmail.com

David City, NE 68632

(402) 641-5407

o Oak Park Elementary (K, 10 hours)

55 hours of unified early childhood practicum experience in Des Moines, IA
o Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Mercy HospitalEarly ACCESS (Birth, 8
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Smouse Opportunity School (Preschool 3-5 years old, 8 hours)
East Butler, Brainard NE (Preschool, 7 hours)
Des Moines Early ACCESS Home Visits (Birth1 year old, 7 hours)
Child Development Center (BirthPreschool, 15 hours)
Bear Basics, Conmingo, & Carver Elementary (Birth3rd grade, 10
hours)

Private Tutor, Brainard, NE

Present

Developed a dynamic curriculum to accommodated several students with

learning disabilities and ADHD
Geared instruction for student development as they progressed in
confidence and academic standing

Volunteer Work
Present

6/13

2008

Childrens Liturgy at Drake Neumann Center, 2013Present

Agap Pregnancy Center & Young Lives in Des Moines, 2015Present
Fountain West nursing home in Des Moines, 2015Present
1,100 + hours of volunteer work
o 3rd and 4th grade elementary girls basketball coach, 20082012
o Taekwondo instructor for children from 3-18 years old, 20082012
Des Moines Road Race and Drake Relays volunteer, 2012Present
Best Buddies volunteer at Drake University, 20132014

Internship Experience, Des Moines, IA/Pignon, Haiti

Summer, 2016

Developing a specific curriculum for Thrive for 5 preschool program in

Pignon, Haiti
Collaborating with teachers in Pignon, Haiti to create dynamic, diversified
curriculum
Implementing the curriculum prior to the start of the school year while
considering needs of the school, teachers, and students

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Member of Drake University Track and Field, Cross Country Team, 2012
Present
President & Co-Founder of Drake University Students for Life, Spring 2015
Present

1550 29th Road

David City, NE 68632

Cassandra Aerts

craerts@gmail.com
(402) 641-5407

Missouri Valley Conference Service and Leadership Award, Fall 2014

Deans List: Fall 2012, 2013; Presidents List: Spring 2013, 2014, 2015 Fall
2014, 2015
Missouri Valley Conference Commissioners Academic Excellence Award
2012, 2013,2014
9 Time Letter Winner on Drake Track and Field and Cross Country Team
Recipient of Drake Academic Presidential Scholarship 2012-Present
Member of the Drake University Bulldog Emerging Leaders
Athlete of the Week: 11/7/13, 9/27/14, 9/26/16, 10/16/16

REFERENCES
Mr. Ross Ricenbaw
Mrs. Betty Anderson
Dr. Michael
nd
Couvillon
Waverly Middle School Principal
2 Grade Teacher
Associate Professor Drake
13801 Amberly Road
4105 Fuller Road
3206
University Avenue
Waverly, Nebraska 68462
W. Des Moines, IA 50265
Des Moines,
IA 50311
ross.ricenbaw@district145.org
andersonbe@wdmcs.org
michael.couvillon@drake.edu
402-786-2348
515-778-1731
515-271-4690