Elementary Educator (Certified in MI & ND)

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Proficient leadership and teamwork skills. Patient, organized, self-motivated, and creative. Well versed in using
technology in the classroom, as well as educating students in a culturally relevant and sensitive manner.
Experienced in differentiating instruction to target diverse learners. Focused, passionate, and enthusiastic about
teaching children and empowering them to take responsibility of their own learning.

EDUCATION B a c h e l o r ’ s o f S c i e n c e i n E d u c a t i o n : Minot State University (Minot, ND)

Graduation: May 2015 Magna Cum Laude

H i g h S c h o o l D i p l o m a : Ypsilanti High School (Ypsilanti, MI)

Graduation: June 2010

WORK & VOLUNTEER H o p e I n t e r n a t i o n a l A c a d e m y : (Okinawa, Japan), 2017-1018

EXPERIENCE Grades 5-6 Classroom Teacher (17/18)
Grades 1-6 Art Club Instructor (17/18)
A founding staff member

S a n t a M o n i c a I n t e r n a t i o n a l S c h o o l : (Okinawa, Japan), 2015-2017

Grades 5-7 All-Subjects Classroom Teacher (16/17)
Grades 3-7 Art Club Instructor (16/17)
Grade 4 Classroom Teacher (15/16)
Grades 4-7 ESL Instructor (15/16 & 16/17)

W e t S e a l : (Minot, ND), 2014

Sales Associate

A n n A r b o r H a n d s - O n M u s e u m : (Ann Arbor, MI), 2011-2013

(children’s science center) Admissions, Gift Shop, Field Trips

Y p s i l a n t i H i g h S c h o o l B a n d C a m p : (Ypsilanti, MI), summers 2011 & 2012

Cabin Counselor, Flute Instructor, Mentor

C a m p M i c h i t a n k i : (Ann Arbor, MI), Summers 2011 & 2012

(U of M camp for pediatric patients) Cabin Counselor, Assistant Instructor

G i r l S c o u t s H e a r t o f M i c h i g a n : (Ypsilanti, MI), 2010-2012

Troop Leader, Camp Staff, Event Volunteer

STUDENT TEACHING& L o g a n E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l : (Ann Arbor, MI) Winter 2015

PRACTICUM 4th Grade - 12-week Student Teaching
EXPERIENCE
B e l A i r E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l : (Minot, ND) Fall 2014
1st Grade - 5-week Practicum

E M U C h i l d r e n ’ s I n s t i t u t e : (Ypsilanti, MI) Spring 2012

3 & 4 year olds (CDC) - 8-week Practicum

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