Elizabeth Schmidt

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Aloha, Oregon 97003

503-***-****

ac3hdy@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Obtaining a position that utilizes my passion for cultural diversity, technology, literacy, and art to create a positive, individual learning atmosphere for each student to advance and discover an exciting love of learning and to support their stabilization and growth.

Education & Certifications

Washington Residency Teacher Education Certificate

Elementary Education Endorsement

Oregon Initial I Teaching License

Early Childhood, Elementary: Multiple Subjects Self-Contained

Middle School ELA/SS

Masters of Education in Curriculum Planning and Instructional Design

Western Governor’s University, Salt Lake City, Utah

Bachelors Degree of Science in Early Childhood/Elementary Education

Warner Pacific College, Portland, Oregon

Outstanding Education Student Fall 2012- Chosen by Education Department

Graduated with 3.49 GPA

Dean’s List all semesters

2014

2013

2016

2012

Teaching Experience

Reading and Math Support Teacher, Beaverton, Oregon

Grade 2, Hazeldale Elementary School

Implemented reading and math support groups and monitored student progress

Collaborate closely with 2nd grade teaching team and work in a co-teaching model

Planning and implementing new curriculum, assessments, and goal setting for student success

Communicate with staff, parents, and administration to ensure highest level of achievement for all students.

Intermediate Teacher, Woodland, Washington

Grade 6, Woodland Intermediate School

Plan, prepare, deliver lessons in all areas with appropriate scaffolding and support for students

Promote cultural awareness and goal setting with the highest level of standards and communicate with parents, students, and staff of these expectations

Lead small groups in Language Arts support and collaborate with 6th grade team to have high quality pull out sessions

Elementary Teacher, Yelm, WA

Grade 4, Mill Pond Elementary School

Designed strategies for cross-level curriculum learning and learning goals for students and teaching team

Provided fun learning opportunities, goal setting, and encouragement for student academic achievement

Participated on the leadership team for Common Core Alignment in the district

Worked closely with staff, parents, and administration to ensure highest level of achievement for all students.

Fall 2015-Summer 2016

Fall 2014-Summer 2015

Fall 2013- Summer 2014

Career History & Accomplishments

Student Parent Advocate, Good Neighbor Center in Tigard

Organized youth enrollment in school, head start or other education assistance programs and facilitated transportation between school districts and the shelter

Established summer school education program and after-school tutoring for homeless youth to maintain and increase grades and meet learning outcomes

Strengthened parent and teacher relationships establishing more communication and attending support meetings to aid in education recovery

Met with staff and parents to support residents in job-search efforts, computer skills, routine and reward systems for children, and housing inquiries

Collaborated and reported to director in grant-writing, donations data keeping, technology upgrades and forming special holiday activities

Summer Camp Director/Afterschool Staff, St. Johns Community Center

Organized and implemented summer school education program and after-school tutoring for local students

Directed several support staff and volunteers to better serve youth in programs and consulted with other summer youth programs for exciting opportunities

Formed and adapted reading programs, fitness and health exercises and young leader support for other programs

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher and Floating Aid, Amberglen YMCA

Created lesson plans for pre-kindergarten youth and implement learning activities to inspire creativity and exploration in science, math, reading, and art

Teach fundamental social skills from 2-12 years old in afterschool care

Consulted with parents and other staff about adjustments, changes, or observed behaviors that may have needed addressing with children

Followed procedures to ensure safety of kids and cleanliness standards

Educational Supervisor/Teen Director, Boys and Girls Club of Portland

Composed new programs and enriched established national programs for youth education and development of skills for Blazers Club and the Meyer Club

Managed large numbers of youth through homework, educational activities, and conflict resolution skills

Recorded all data for national programming, incidents, observations, self-evaluation, and assessments of students’ gains through active goal-setting

Generated an atmosphere for imagination, comfort, fun, and learning

6/2012-Present

5/2010-5/2012

10/2009-5/2010

9/2007-6/2009

Memberships

& Affiliations

Member, American Library Association

Member, Council for Advancement and Support of Education

Student, Financial Peace University

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