School Assistant
Resume:
Excited Elementary School Educator
Rebecca E Stronz
Contact Information Home Address
*********@*****.*** 108 Riverwalk Lane
847-***-**** Port Barrington, IL 60010
EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Urbana -Champaign Winter 2013
Bachelors in Elementary Education Middle School Endorsement: History GPA: 3.63
Student Teaching Placement Broadmeadow Intermediate Grade Level Center, Rantoul, IL
Student Teacher- 3rd Grade Self-Contained Classroom Winter 2012-Spring 2013
Strive to create a positive learning environment
Work to incorporate cultural relevance into each subject
Create literacy, math, writing, social studies, and science learning center activities
Design different forms of formative and summative assessments
Observe and practice the PBIS management program
Implement activities pertaining to Response to Intervention (RTI) Tier 3
Assist with transitioning math curriculum to Common Core State Standards
Attend multiple conferences on the Charlotte Danielson Framework
Early Field Experience Placement Edison Middle School, Champaign, IL
Student Teacher- 6th Grade Social Studies Fall 2012-Winter 2012
Plan, create, and teach multiple lessons to employ methods observed
Practice various classroom management techniques such as “dead fish”
Build relationships with my students
Work with students of many different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
Modify lessons for English Language Learners
Classroom Observation Placement St Joseph Grade School, St Joseph, IL
Observer- 1st Grade Self-Contained Classroom Fall 2011-Winter 2011
Observe classroom management techniques
Observe transition techniques between subjects and curriculum
Observe implementation of RTI
Teach two classroom lessons to first-graders to apply techniques observed
TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
Create and implement SmartBoard activities including a Jeopardy games
Download and tailor lessons for my class using the SmartExchange website
Create and maintain a classroom website for better parent communication (msthompsonswebsite.weebly.com)
Knowledgeable with a RICOH copy machine and working to save paper
Well versed with Macbooks as well as PCs
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, and Windows Movie Maker
WORK EXPERIENCE
After School Tutoring Great Lakes, IL
Tutor- 5th Grade Fall 2013-Present
Assist with homework assigned by classroom teacher
Offer additional information when student is confused
Provide extra support on long division
Kid’s World Glenview, IL
Child and Youth Program Assistant- Ages infant to ten years Fall 2013-Winter 2013
Plan daily activities in accordance with standards set by Boys and Girls Club of America
Write lesson plans following a specified template
Coordinate with the 4-H Club supervisor for weekly activities
Spend time working with all age groups ranging from birth to school age on a daily basis
Excited Elementary School Educator
Rebecca E Stronz
Contact Information Home Address
*********@*****.*** 108 Riverwalk Lane
847-***-**** Port Barrington, IL 60010
Naval Station Great Lakes Great Lakes, IL
Child and Youth Program Assistant- Ages six to thirteen years Spring 2012-Summer 2013
Follow daily lesson plan activities
Experience working with military dependents and the different struggles they face
Currently certified in First Aid training as well as CPR
Cleared a Department of Defense background check
After School Tutoring Campus Middle School for Girls, Urbana, IL
Tutor- 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Fall 2011-Winter 2011
Assist students with homework questions
Supervise students while they complete their homework
Keep students focused on their tasks
NSF Dahlgren Youth Activities Center Dahlgren, VA
Child and Youth Intern- Ages five to eight years Spring 2011-Fall 2011
Plan and organize appropriate activities for campers
Supervise campers during free time
Redirect any behaviors in violation of camp rules
Answer phone calls at front desk
Make copies and laminations as necessary
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Penny Dreadful Players (PDP)
Executive Board Member Winter 2010-Spring 2013
Read scripts and vote on what productions are staged
Recruit new members to the board of directors
Publicize for our productions
Producer Fall 2010-Fall 2012
Manage the show’s budget
Oversee details such as gathering props and costumes
Design posters using Photoshop to advertise the show
Oversee 8 to 12 actors per show
Create rehearsal schedules for the actors
Produced shows voted by PDP as 2011 and 2012 ‘Show of the Year’
Awarded ‘Best Producer’ award in 2012
Technical Director Fall 2010-Spring 2012
Build sets and create lighting designs
Put together sound effects and manage the running crew
Train and supervise sound and light board operators
Student Opportunities for Afterschool Resources (SOAR) Booker T. Washington, Champaign, IL
Tutor- 2nd Grade Winter 2010-Spring 2011
Work one on one to assist my student with her homework
Improve my student's reading comprehension skills
Discover and apply techniques to encourage my student to be
more confident in her math skills
Spirit Camp Princeton, IL
Volunteer Counselor- 5th Grade Summer 2010
Keep a watchful eye on campers that were in my care
Entertain campers by playing games during down time
Coordinate various activities for campers
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