OBJECTIVE
To foster my passion for education by continuing my position as the Library Media Specialist at Rolling Hills Elementary School, as it integrates my passion for working with students and staff with my interest in literature and technology.
Library Coursework: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19KbK1HcDTUAcgSJKn5DntbHB2--vWMWzCRvcDGqfKMk/edit?pli=1
EDUCATION
- Sept. 2012-Present: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI
- Library License Certification K-12
- Cumulative Grade Point Average: 4.0/4.0
- Jan. 2006- Dec. 2008:Carroll College, Waukesha, WI
- Master’s in Education: Curriculum & Instruction
- Focus Areas: Literacy and Contemporary Curriculum Issues
- MSE, December 2008 - Cumulative Grade Point Average: 4.0/4.0
- Sept. 1999- Dec. 2003: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI
- Major: Elementary Education, 1-9
- Minor: Mathematics
- BSE, December 2003, Magna cum Laude- Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.789/4.0
CERTIFICATIONS
- WI 42 Elementary Education (118-First through Eighth Grade)
- WI 46 Elementary/Middle Education (400-Mathematics)
EXPERIENCE
- Library Media Specialist, Mukwonago, WI - 2012-present
- Implements library & Internet safety curriculum
- Collaborates with classroom teachers on technology projects
- Leads one technology meeting a month with staff
- First Grade Teacher in East Troy, WI - 2005- 2012
- Continuously seeking out professional development
- Served on many committees and in leadership positions: team leader for 3 years
- Strong emphasis on differentiated instruction and technology integration
- Experience with technology, parent interaction, conferences, report card, team collaboration, lesson planning, and meeting the needs of diverse learners
- Long-term Substitute Teacher in Whitewater, WI - 2004-2005
- First Grade & Kindergarten
- Developed rapport with students, parents, and staff
- Responsible for Open House and presentation, student report cards, parent-teacher conferences, teacher in-services, weekly class newsletter, IEP meetings, and student assessment.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Interactiv Conference, UW-Whitewater, Summer 2014