.

Mira

StarrIntroduction to Elementary Education

Mira Starr

UC 3688

Pacific University

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Forest Grove, OR 97116

303-***-**** (cell)

abqed9@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

Education:High School: Highlands Ranch HS, Highlands Ranch, CO (August 2005-May 2009), GPA-4.375/4.0 (AP=5.0). 2/380College: Pacific University GPA-3.783/4.0

Experience:

Homework Assistant. Bienestar Homework Club at Jose Arciga Appartments, February 2010-present, Forest Grove, ORHelp 5th and 6th graders to complete and understand their homework (2-6 students)Keep students on task and prevent them from disrupting other students

Assistant Literacy Teacher. Boys and Girls Club Literacy Program at Fern Hill Elementary, October 2009-January 2010, Forest Grove, ORAssisted with full class activities such as handwriting and reading (15-25 students)Ran small group activities including handwriting lessons and games (3-6 students)Helped keep order during lunch times (15-25 students)

Private Tutor. Highlands Ranch HS, January 2008-May 2009, Highlands Ranch, COProvided comprehension aid in all core subjects and SpanishAided test preparation and study-skill accumulationWorked with 1 student 4.5 hours/week and raised her GPA about 1.5

Data Entry. Rutter-Hinz Automation, June 2007-August 2007, Highlands Ranch, CODocumented code and hardware linksCopied programming changes throughout software systemConfirmed and sort incoming hardware shipments

Student Conductor. Highlands Ranch HS Chamber Orchestra, August 2007-December 2007, August 2008-May 2008, Highlands Ranch, CORan class in conductor's absenceBegan class (tuning and scales)Aided conductor organizing or practicing scoresConducted one piece in the final concert

Section Leader. Highlands Ranch HS Symphony Orchestra, August 2005-May 2006, Highlands Ranch, COLed sectionals to address problematic sections and build a cohesive section(1-2/month)Provided fingerings when necessaryProvided individual help as neededIndicated entrances, repetition changes and dynamics while playing

Section Leader. Highlands Ranch HS Chamber Orchestra, August 2007-December 2007, August 2008-May 2008, Highlands Ranch, COConducted sectionals (1-2/month)Provided fingerings when necessaryProvided individual help as neededIndicated entrances, repetition changes and dynamics while playingAided Symphony Orchestra Section Leader when necessary

House Sitter. Various neighbors, 2004-present, Littleton and Cherry Creek, COFeed and exercise pets four times per day for 30-45 minute per visit

Skills: Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office) Time management

Perseverance Organization Reliability Patience Cooperation

Basic leadership of small and medium sized groups Creativity

Dedication Responsibility

Awards:National Merit Scholarship Semi-finalist (March 2009)AP Scholar with Distinction (July 2009)4 academic letters (May 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)1 single, 2 double orchestra letters, 1 triple letter (May 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)National School Orchestra Award* (May 2009)Dean's List (December 2009)

*'In recognition of singular merit and outstanding contributions to the success of the school orchestra, for displaying an unusual degree of loyalty and cooperation, and for exemplifying that high standard of conduct that is the aim of the school instrumental program.'

Other Activities: Forensics Team (September 2006-April 2008 HRHS), Literary Magazine Staff ( September 2008-April 2009 HRHS), fencing, An Octave Above (volunteer harp group that plays largely at nursing homes), clinical musician certification training, pit orchestra (March-April 2009 HRHS), piano, harp and cello lessons

Interests: reading, recreational and therapeutic music, fencing, writing, composing

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