Lindsey C.

Pearlstein
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Education Certifications (passed)

The University of Texas at Austin, 2017 EC 6th Grade Generalist, ELL Supplemental
B.S. in Applied Learning and Development Hands on Science | UTeach
Literacy Specialization | College of Education Public Policy | Bridging Disciplines Program
GPA: 3.88 TEFL/TESOL | TEFL World, Thailand

Teaching Experience
Cowan Elementary, Austin, TX 2016-2017
Student teaching in a fifth grade ESL inclusion classroom. Plans and implements
lessons based upon TEKS. Differentiates and accommodates lessons to meet a
range of learning styles, alongside a coordinating teacher and teaching team. Will
take over full responsibility in the spring for a three-week timespan. (720 hours)

TEFL World, Koh Samui, Thailand Summer 2016

Completed the TEFL/TESOL course and taught English lessons in Koh Samui at
Panyadee International School and local public schools. (120 hours)

Houston Elementary, Austin, TX Spring 2016

Interned in a kindergarten inclusion classroom. Led instruction in all core subjects
with a class primarily consisting of English Language Learners. (240 hours)

Substitute Teacher, Brookline, MA and Austin, TX 2014-2017

General and special education assignments ranging from kindergarten to grade 8,
including working as a teachers aide and in the learning centers. (1000+ hours)

Brookline Early Education Program, Brookline, MA Summer 2014

Assistant pre-school teacher in an ESL classroom. Managed the classroom and
cared for three to five year olds. (240 hours)

Employment and Internships

U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Summer 2015
Completed 250 hours with the Department. Participated in resolving complaints of
discrimination based on race, gender and disability in public schools. Created
detailed chronologies and recommended plans for continuing investigations.

Intellectual Entrepreneurship Pre-Graduate School Internship 2015-2016

Research assistant to a graduate student focusing on dropout prevention.
Mentorship with a PhD candidate to learn about graduate school.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston, Waltham, MA 2012-2013

Assistant to Education Director. Assisted elementary school students with
homework and study skills.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston, Boston, MA 2011-2012

Assistant to Camp Director. Planned events and chaperoned field trips for the
summer camp. Worked as liaison between counselors and parents.

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Leadership, Activities and Awards

Student Government, College of Education Representative 2016-2017

Elected representative for the college of 2,500 students. Attends weekly meetings;
authors, sponsors, and votes on legislation.

Lynn and Irvin Wall Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Education

Fall 2017
Nominated for and received this merit-based scholarship awarded to one student
each year.

Education Council, Administrative Director 2016-2017

Plans events to increase involvement in the College of Education. Tracks social
and volunteer hours, organizes elections, point of contact for the organization.

College Scholar 2015-2017

Received honors on the basis of grade point average and ranking in the top 20
percent of the College of Education for sophomore, junior, senior years.

Ted Strauss Civic Internship Award Summer 2015

Applied for and received a $2,000 stipend to supplement the unpaid internship with
the Department of Education.

Bridging Disciplines Program 2014-2017

Completed nineteen extra hours in coursework, research and internship
experiences to obtain a certificate in Public Policy.

Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Community Service Chair

2014-2015
Organized an alternative community service spring break trip to Mississippi to
volunteer with Habitat for Humanity International. Helped raise over $50,000
for Ronald McDonald House Charities with a 5K and other events.

Victory Tutoring Program & Longhorn Readers Tutoring Program 2013-2017

Creates and executes child-centered curriculum to promote student interest and
receptive learning. Works with students in grades 2-6 primarily in reading and
writing. Tutored students parents in conversational English for one semester.

Additional Skills & Interests

Working knowledge of Spanish and extensive work with ELLs of varying linguistic backgrounds,
grant-writing, interested in organizing an after-school global learning and leadership program.

References
References are available upon request.

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