Linsey A.

Crouse
1117 City Park Ave., Apt. K34 · Fort Collins, CO · 80521
(720) 289-0728 · linseycrouse4@aol.com

Education:
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education Anticipated Graduation- May 2018
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Current Undergraduate GPA: 3.79 – Cum Laude Distinction
Teaching License: Early Childhood Education (ages B-8) Anticipated Licensure- May 2018

Work Experience:
 Student Teacher, 1st Grade, Beattie Elementary, Fort Collins, CO January 2018- Present
o Part of a co-teaching team in an open classroom environment
o Deliver highly tailored instruction through the use of whole-group and differentiated small groups in order to meet the
academic needs of each learner
o Exhibit developmentally appropriate language and methods to involve students on individual academic assessment data
and progress through self-assessment and goal-setting
o Active participant in school-wide leadership team, Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) committee,
Student Success Team, and 1st grade Impact Team
o Bi-weekly co-teaching instruction in Gifted and Talented classroom setting
o Embed Jan Richardson Guided Reading, Envision Math, Treasures Literacy, FOSS Science, and Lucy Calkins Writing
curriculums into daily lessons
 Early Childhood Teacher/ Support Staff, Sunshine House, Fort Collins, CO May 2016- Present
o Lead preschool teacher for summer months
o Develop and teach weekly lesson plans and curriculum guided by Creative Curriculum and NAEYC standards
o Plan activities/lessons that stimulated growth in social, cognitive, and motor skills for children ages 1-10 years
o Embed NAEYC and Colorado Shines best practice procedures into daily routines
 Nanny, White Family, Fort Collins, CO August 2015- January
2017
o Organized and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, etc.
o Assisted children with homework and various school assignments
o Helped develop and monitor family schedule
 Camp Counselor, Evergreen Wulf Rec Center, Evergreen, CO May 2014- August 2015
o Provided before/after school care, as well as summer camp childcare in a setting for ages 5-9
o Accountable for planning and managing guest speakers and off-site field trips
o Planned age-appropriate recreational activities, crafts, games, etc., on a daily basis for groups as large as 40 children

Practicum Experiences:
 O’dea Elementary (1st Grade), Poudre School District ∙ Spring 2017
 Early Childhood Center (Preschool Classroom), Fort Collins ∙ Spring 2017
 Shepardson Elementary (1st Grade), Poudre School District ∙ Fall 2017

Volunteer & Extracurricular Experience:

 Odyssey of the Minds Regional Tournament Judge, Poudre School District ∙ March 2018
 National Field Experience Conference Guest Panelist, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO ∙ April 2018
 Wilmot Elementary Teacher Assistant/ Student Mentor, Jefferson County Public Schools ∙ 2012-14 School Year
o Facilitated daily lessons and activities in a Kindergarten classroom
 Member of Evergreen Interact Club, Evergreen High School & Community, Evergreen, CO ∙ August 2012-May 2014
o Volunteered at a variety of different community events
o Service trip to Sigomere, Kenya in 2013—worked with primary and secondary students in a rural community

Awards/ Certifications:
 Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) qualified through Child Care Licensing and Administration- Division of Early Care and
Learning, CDHS
 Dean’s Academic List- CSU’s College of Health and Human Sciences Fall 2015- Spring 2018
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 Certified by the American Red Cross for CPR/AED for Pro Rescuers; Responding to Emergencies; First Aid and
Bloodborne Pathogens Training
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Samantha Coontz*
Supervisor- Sunshine House Preschool
Email: samjcoontz@gmail.com
Phone (cell): (970) 213-2850
Phone (work): (970) 491-2862

Patti Larkin*
1st Grade Cooperating Teacher- Beattie Elementary
Email: plarkin@psdschools.org
Phone (cell): (970) 690-4580
Phone (work): (970) 488-4225

Jody Drager*
University Coach/ Professor- Colorado State University
Email: Jody.Drager@colostate.edu
Phone (work): (970) 491-4669

Jenny Wood*
Colleague/Mentor- Sunshine House Preschool
Email: jt5595@msn.com
Phone (cell): (970) 443-0927
Phone (work): (970) 491-2862

Angela Lewis
Professor, Early Childhood Education- Colorado State University
Email: angela.lewis@colostate.edu
Phone (cell): (970) 682-5703
Phone (work): (970) 491-3564

Susan Higgins
Parent- Beattie Elementary
Email: higginsfamily13@gmail.com
Phone (cell): (970) 219-939

*Reference letter provided