School Director

Trina Andar Bengtsson

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EDUCATION

Master of Education in Elementary Education, May 2010

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

SITE Program (K-6)

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, December 2007

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Major in Anthropology

Minor in Education

Upper Division GPA: 3.39, Dean’s List (Spring 2006, Spring 2007)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Full-Time Intern August 2009-June 2010

Littlewood Elementary School, Gainesville, FL

Second Grade Classroom

• Taught and wrote eight Pathwise lessons focused on reading, math, science, writing, and social

studies.

• Managed the class with a five week intensive where I took control of the lesson planning and

classroom management.

• Gained co-teaching experience and managed and monitored classroom behavior and transitions.

• Led small reading groups which focused on guided reading through leveled readers.

Professional Inquiry Showcase Presenter April 2010

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

• Researched “How can I help students understand how to decode multi-syllabic words to help

improve reading comprehension and fluency?”

• Collected and analyzed data on the effects of intervention in the classroom.

• Presented research and inquiry at a professional inquiry showcase.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Florida 4-H Youth and Development May 2010-September 2010

Gainesville, FL

• Assisted camp director with summer camp registrations.

• Organized camp materials for the four camps in Florida.

• Maintained financial records for the financial department.

GenoMechanix June 2005-June 2010

Assistant, Gainesville, FL

• Assist director with input of lab results into database.

• Organize lab shipments to local and international companies.

• Maintain equipment in laboratory.

Childcare Provider June 2005-June 2010

Gainesville, FL

• Care for three children below 7 years of age.

• Develop activities that enrich their development and allow for individual thinking.

• Travel to local museums and zoos.

Azimut Yacht Company October 2007, February 2008, October 2008

Seasonal Position Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Front desk receptionist.

• Input clients into database.

• Arrange clients with proper brokerage.

Child/Nursery Day Care February 2004-December 2005

Christ Community Church, Gainesville, FL

• Supervised children from 2 to 4 years of age.

• Organized daily activities, including storytelling, play time, and craft activities.

• Managed inventory to ensure that supplies and equipment were stocked.

• Directed Valentine’s Day Festivities by making cards with well wishes, and gifts for the pediatric

units.

University of Florida Bookstore January 2004-May 2005

Seasonal Position, Gainesville, FL

• Managed the input of textbooks into database.

• Provide support to students looking for textbooks.

• Reviewed textbook inventory and sent requests to restock inventory.

• Arranged and mailed textbooks to distance learning students.

SELECTED COMMUNITY SERVICE

Lake Forest Elementary School, After School Program Fall 2007

• Tutored students with reading and writing.

• Assisted directors with organizing outdoor activities.

• Aided group director with preparation of after school baking club.

Kanapaha Middle School, Sixth Grade Social Studies Spring 2006, Fall 2006

• Collaborated with teacher on classroom theme and design.

• Assisted teacher with instruction and grading in classroom.

• Guided students with class projects and assignments.

Westwood Middle School, Sixth Grade Science October 2006

• Worked with students one-on-one to help master a topic.

Habitat for Humanity Fall 2004

• Built a home for a family in need.

Southeastern Archaeology Lab Fall 2004

• Sorted through the archaeological remains of a shell midden from Volusia County.

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