Emily Meyer

3809 University Ave Des Moines, IA emily.a.meyer@drake.edu 815-520-1262 Objective Education Student-driven Language Arts educator seeking to successfully utilize curriculum standards to develop intellectual and social needs of students in reading and writing. Drake University, Des Moines, IA Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (5-12) Reading Endorsement (5-12) and English Endorsement (5-12) Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in English Graduation Date: May 2012, GPA 3.76 Merrill Middle School, Spring 2012 7th grade Language Arts & Advanced Language Arts Instructor Taught in racially, financially, and culturally diverse setting Consistently communicated with parents/guardians Assisted with Merrill Middle School Track and Field Hiatt Middle School, Fall 2012 (40 hours) Waukee Middle School, Spring 2011 (30 hours) King Elementary, 2010 (20 hours) East High School, Fall 2009 (30 hours) North High School, Spring 2009 (40 hours) ChildServe Des Moines, IA (April 2011-Present) Respite Service Coordinator & Supported Community Living Assistant: Manage staff efficiently, safely, and positively Communicate effectively with parents and staff members Work with specific behavioral, medical, and dietary needs Gastric Tube and Medicine Administration Certification Tutor: Merrill Middle School (January 2012-Present) Tutor: I Have Dream Foundation, Des Moines, IA (January 2011-May 2011) Tutor 8th grade ELL student & struggling 5th grade students Prepare lessons in comprehension and fluency Serve as mentor and role model in scholastic achievements
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Nomination Committee Chairman for Kappa Kappa Gamma (Fall 2011) Nominated peers for leadership positions and respected confidentiality. Drake Hiring Committee for Director of Sexual Violence Response (Fall 2011) Worked with Drake officials to select most suitable candidate. Vice President of Risk Management Panhellenic Council (2011) Sat on council to promote leadership and safety among students. Ritual Chairman of Kappa Kappa Gamma (2011) Promoted high ideals, standards, and values for my organization. Recruitment Counselor for Panhellenic Council (Fall 2010, Fall 2011) Served as a mentor to incoming students as they went through the recruitment process. Events Chairman for Kappa Kappa Gamma (2010) Planned safe, organized, and creative events for my organization. Philanthropy Chairman of Kappa Kappa Gamma (2009) Sponsored service in the Drake and Des Moines communities. Presidents List (Spring 2010-Present) & Deans List (Spring 2009) Selected Participant of Leadership and Values Service Trip to El Salvador Ethel R. Taylor English/Secondary Teaching Award (2011) Greek Community Service Award (2010)

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