High School Assistant

Sarah Opbroek

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain employment as a English teacher in an extraordinary school district.

EDUCATION

University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD

Bachelor of Science in Education

Major: English Education

Minor: Speech Education

Praxis Tests

PLT: 172

PPST: Reading: 179 Writing: 173 Math:177

English, Language, Literature, Composition Content Knowledge: 164

Dean s List: Sophomore and Senior year

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Akron-Westfield Middle/High School, Akron, IA, Student TeacherJan. 2010-Present

. Taught students in World Literature, 8th grade Language Arts, Sophomore

English, Business English

Yankton Middle School, Yankton, SD, InternFeb. 2009-April 2009

. Observed English Classes in Yankton for 45 hours and taught two lessons

West Sioux High School, Hawarden, IA ParaprofessionalSept. 2007-Nov. 2007

Observed English Classes in Hawarden for 30 hours and taught one lesson

South Sioux City Middle School and High School, South Sioux City, NE Jan. 20, 2010

Multicultural Day Experiences

. Observed teacher working with multicultural students to learn about different instructions strategies that encourage all students to learn

OTHER EDUCATIONAL INVOLVEMENT

Camp Y Imagination, South Sioux City, NE, Head Classroom TeacherSummer 2010

. Worked with children 4-5; planned and implemented age appropriate

reading, science, and math lessons throughout the summer months

Burke High School, Burke, SD Substitute TeacherApril 2008-Present

. Taught Second Grade, Library Media Classes, and Special Education

South Central High School, Bonesteel, SD, Assistant Competitive Cheer CoachSept 2008-November 2009

. Choreographed squad s performance, assisted with practice, taught

cheerleaders new techniques

COLLEGIATE WORK EXPERIENCE

Vucurvich Children s Center, University of South Dakota, Assistant TeacherSept 2007-Dec 2009

. Assisted Preschool teachers in planning and teaching lessons; worked with children ages 2-5

USD Business Office, Student SecretarySummers 2008-2009

. Performed office duties

COLLEGIATE INVOLVEMENT

Big Pal/ Little Pal, Big Pal Sept 2006- May 2008

. Spent one hour a week with Little Pal

South Dakota Education Association, Member Oct. 2009 Present

CREDENTIALS

Available from:

School of Education Certification & Placement

414 East Clark Street

Vermillion, SD 57069

Phone: 605-***-****

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