OBJECTIVE
To obtain an elementary teaching position where I can promote exploration, cooperative learning, and a well rounded curriculum.
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix
Masters of Arts in Education/ Curriculum and Instruction Teaching English as a Second Language
University of North Dakota
Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education
Minors in Psychology and Special Education
University of the Nations
Intercultural Biblical Studies Perth Australia
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lead Teacher in the Elementary School and Classroom Teacher
Network of International Christian Schools Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Mar ••••• Current
Create curriculum for multiple subjects
Manage relationships between the elementary staff and administration
Teach third grade to international students, majority ESL
Teacher - Level Four Emotional Behavioral Disorder High School
Vale Burnsville, Minnesota
Dec•••••Mar ••••• Communicated between parents, social workers, administration, and students
Enhanced behavior management skills for students at risk and with special needs
Substitute Teacher Aug •••••Dec ••••• Multiple School Districts Minnesota
Adapted to new environments quickly and efficiently
Taught grades K••••• and specialists
Aquatics Director Summers ••••• YMCA Lakeville, Minnesota
Supervised lifeguard staff at waterfront and pool
Managed facilities for a multimillion dollar camp with ••••• kids per week
Personal Trainer and Nutrition Specialist Aug -Jun •••••
Curves Grand Forks, North Dakota
Taught group nutrition classes, diet planning, and physical fitness
Learned motivational and inspirational techniques for goal oriented achievement
ACHIEVEMENTS
Certified for Teaching University of Kansas Strategies
Graduate with Honors - Summa Cum Laude
College Scholarship University of North Dakota for Academic Achievement
Gamma Phi Beta Vice President and Executive Board Member
Organized and lead overseas social work projects- orphanage for children with hearing impairment-Egypt, English teaching for adults- Indonesia, kids day camp Australian outback
Founder of Mosaico Non-profit organization working with arts and social transformation- Brazil
KEYWORDS
Elementary classroom teacher, English as a second language teacher, special education