Shania Bloomfield

www.shaniabloomfied.weebly.com
(360) 229-9295
Shaniabloomfield2@gmail.com
Philosophy of Teaching
I believe that as a teacher, I am morally obligated to enter my classroom with the highest of expectation
for each and every one of my students. Every classroom is unique, as is every child, and I work to assist
each child in developing reaching their own potential within their specific needs and learning styles. I
will incorporate hands on learning, cooperative learning, and individual work that engages and activates
student learning. And because every child and community is different and unique, I believe a classroom
should be a supportive and caring community where children are empowered to blossom and grow as
they work to meet their unique individual potential. I will use strategies to ensure of classroom
community will flourish like morning meeting, problem solving skills, social skills integration, and
culturally responsive classroom management.

Education and Certification

Master in Teaching
The Evergreen State College Olympia, WA
Elementary Education: Teacher Certificate:
Masters Project: Literature Circles and Multiple Perspectives
Bachelor of Arts
The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA

Teaching Experience
Substitute Teacher
Student Teacher, Third Grade
Pioneer Elementary School, PLZ
Instructed 10 weeks in third grade classroom, followed the co-teaching model for student teaching, and
began incorporating findings from my masters project into literacy curricula.

Student Teacher, First Grade

Lacey Elementary School, Lacey, WA
Instructed 10 weeks in first grade classroom, passed the edTPA with a unit on story sequencing and
retell pieces of literature, incorporating arts integration and culturally relevant practices to build on
student creativity, funds of knowledge, and community wisdom.

Practicum Intern, First Grade

Lacey Elementary School, Lacey, WA
Assisted weekly with small group, individual, and whole group instruction in all content areas. Prepared
and delivered instruction on mini-units in addition strategies and opinion writing.

Internship Contract, Second & Third Grade

Lincoln Options Elementary, Olympia, WA
Assisted twice weekly in small group and individual instruction. Collaborated in curriculum planning,
data tracking, and organizing of curricula. Planned and taught phonemic awareness activities to group
of 8 focus students weekly.

Practicum Intern, First Grade

Horizons Elementary School, Lacey, WA
Team taught prepared community-themed curriculum with peer once a week in first grade classroom
for approximately 20 minutes per visit as part of Education 101 coursework. Participated in team
planning and team teaching, and incorporated additional arts integration within the content.

Additional Work and Volunteer Experience

Cashier/Stocker
Goodwill of the Olympics and Ranier Region, Olympia WA

Babysitter/Nanny
Shelton, WA

Field Trip Intern

The Hands on Children’s Museum, Olympia WA
Supported the Field Trip programs by preparing materials and assisting field trip lead during workshops

Elementary/Middle School Band Director

Southside Elementary School, Shelton WA
Set up and led afterschool band program at a school that no longer maintained a fine arts department.
Taught lessons, organized events, and directed students in concerts.

Tutor
Oakland Bay Junior High School, Shelton WA
Provided tutoring services to 8th grade students in mathematics during my homeroom period as part of a
community service project

References
Victoria Benson: CMT
Other Mentor Teacher: CMT
Kate Napolitan: MiT Faculty
Sonja Watchabuten: MiT Faculty
Sharon McGourty: Principal at Placement