KELSEY L. MCGOVERN

Salem, OR *****

503-***-****

abpdmx@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a full-time position as an elementary school teacher where I can exercise and express my self-

motivating dedication to the developmental and educational needs of all learners

EDUCATION

Willamette University, Salem, OR June 2012

Master of Arts in Teaching (early childhood and elementary)

Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA May 2008

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Minor in Religion.

CERTIFICATIONS

Oregon Initial Teaching License June 2012

ESOL endorsement Fall 2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher December 2011 June 2012

O akdale Heights E lementary School, Dallas, OR

* Hands-on teaching experience in a first grade student centered classroom

* Active in planning, teaching and evaluating

* Developed and executed a 10 day unit in math

* Observed and participated in team teaching processes among first grade teachers

* Differentiated instruction to meet needs of all learners

* Researched inquiry based math instruction

Student Teacher (practicum) October 2011 December 2011

W ashingto n Elementary School, Salem, OR

* Hands-on teaching experience in a 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade classroom

* Emphasis on planning and instructing a 10 day unit on expository writing

* Worked with high ELL population

Volunteer 2010

F ort Stevens Elementary School, Yelm, WA

* Observed and volunteered in a 4th grade classroom

Volunteer 2010

C hief Leschi E lementary School, Puyallup, WA

* Observed and volunteered in a 1st grade classroom

* Observed Native American cultural traditions

RELATED EXPERIENCES

Childcare May 2009 May 2010

Y oung Women s Christian Association, Tacoma, WA

* Engaged in positive interactions with children as their mother s attend support group

Nursing Home Visitation Winter 2009

F riend to Friend of America, Tacoma, WA

* Visited local nursing homes providing company to the elderly and disabled living away from

family and friends

Hospitality Kitchen Server Fall 2008 Fall 2010

C atholic Community Services, Tacoma, WA

* Served meals to low income and homeless individuals

Academic Internship Program Spring 2008

P acific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA

* Internship experience with Faith International Adoptions

Member of Global Awareness Committee 2007 2008

P acific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA

* Helped to raise awareness on PLU campus about global issues, international events and foreign

cultures

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Familiar with Singapore Math Curriculum

Traveled to and studied culture through exchange programs in Scotland, Caribbean Islands, Jamaica and

Mexico.

Proficient in Word, Excel, Google Docs, Yodio and Screenr

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