Assistant High School
Resume:
profile:
A hard-working and dedicated individual who is passionate about education
and working with a diverse group of people. Excellent communication skills
and exceptional aptitude for working as part of a team. Proven ability to
differentiate lessons and instruction to meet the needs of all students
grades 5-12. Able to create unique, effective lesson plans that emphasize
the use of new technologies such as the Promethean and Smartboard
applications. Reliable, punctual, professional, and enthusiastic about
discovering new ways to promote a successful learning environment.
major achievements:
o Professional photographer, weddings, portraits, events at
www.nataliechampajennings.com
o Assistant teacher for University of Hawaii at Manoa Outreach Program
in Mishima, Japan. Responsible for team-teaching an English language
course to high school students and community members.
o Education writer for national, fast-growing, reputable online
publication. Responsible for weekly articles related to Minneapolis
public schools and education found on www.Examiner.com.
o Jazz and Blues director at KTUH 90.3 fm Honolulu for three years.
Exemplary team member and leader, as well as on-air jazz DJ for 3
years Saturdays 9am-noon.
o Trumpet player for University of Hawaii Jazz Ensemble and second place
winner at prestigious North Texas Jazz Festival, Addison, Texas.
Current member of Minnetonka Community Band and Minnetonka Pit
Orchestra.
o Successful completion of a minor in Hawaiian language from the
University of Hawaii at Manoa and completion of Intermediate Italian
Language Program from the Instituto Italiano, Florence, Italy.
o Trained Hospice volunteer, one year experience.
experience:
Fall 2009-Aug 2010
English Teacher Grades 9-12
Responsible for instructing low-level, at-risk students in
English/Reading
in an inner city school. Proficient in Journey's Reading
program, proficient
in Mooddle, Google applications, Word, Excel, and other
related items.
Spring 2009 Richard Green Central Park Middle School, Minneapolis, MN
Student teacher
Successfully competed 12-week student teaching placement.
Implemented Responsive Classroom
techniques to enhance learning environment at
inner city school.
Summer 2003 Nihon University, Mishima, Japan
Assistant Teacher in English
Responsible for teaching and English course to high
school and college-aged students.
qualifications / education:
2007-2010
Hamline University Master of Arts in Teaching Program-scheduled to complete
August 2010
MN Teaching License Language/Communication Arts 5-12
2000-2004
University of Hawaii at Manoa
BA English Literature-Minor Hawaiian Language
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