Kristin N.

Blom
College of Saint Benedict, Box 0108
St. Joseph, MN 56374

(507) 884-5343 (Cell)

knblom@csbsju.edu

OBJECTIVE: I am seeking employment in a school district that provides a stimulating,

supportive environment for learning among students, staff, and faculty.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts
College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN
Major: Elementary Education
GPA: 4.0/4.0

Anticipated May 2018

RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Grades 6-8 English Academy Practicum
October-November 2016
Graham Litterst, South Junior High, St. Cloud, MN
Observed and implemented instructional strategies for English learners in small groups
Differentiated instruction to meet needs of the diverse abilities of students in tutoring
Kindergarten Math Practicum
October 2016
Vanessa Drontle, Saint Boniface School, Cold Spring, MN
Created developmentally appropriate plans for a week of consecutive math lessons
Established professional communication and a collegial relationship with mentor teacher
Fourth Grade Social Studies Practicum
March 2016
Jessica Jacobson, St. Mary Help of Christians School, St. Augusta, MN
Implemented a variety of instructional strategies to plan five social studies lessons
Collaborated with three pre-service peer teachers to co-teach lessons
Fifth Grade Classroom Immersion Experience
September-November 2015
Michael Mathiason, Discovery Elementary School, St. Cloud, MN
Observed and practiced guided reading groups for diverse learners each week
Designed and taught interdisciplinary art lesson with a literary arts connection
First Grade Classroom Immersion Experience
May 2015
Alecia Meline, Kasson Elementary School, Kasson, MN
Fostered communication with students and mentor teacher during one week immersion
Assisted Ms. Meline in teaching mathematics and character building lessons
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Child Care Provider
May 2015-Present
Halverson Household, Oronoco, MN
Design and implement daily, age appropriate activities for infant and young adolescents
Adapt to adjusting schedules and establish punctual communication with parents
Child Mentor
January 2016-Present
Anna Maries Alliance, St. Cloud, MN
Establish safe environment for instructional play of children impacted by domestic abuse
HONORS/AWARDS:
College of Saint Benedict Trustees Scholar
College of Saint Benedict Department of Education Scholar
ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS:
St. Jude Up til Dawn Executive Board
Campus Ministry Board

July 2014-Present
July 2016-Present