ERIN WERMERSKIRCHEN

erinwermerskirchen.weebly.com 3417 53rd Ave. N Apt. 309 Brooklyn Center, MN 55409 OBJECTIVE To secure a position as a Secondary English Teacher. EDUCATION University of Minnesota Duluth Bachelor of Applied Arts May 2013 GPA: 3.988/4.0 Major: Secondary Education: Teaching Communication Arts and Literature CERTIFICATION Minnesota State Teaching License Teaching Communication Arts and Literature grades 5-12 HONORS AND AWARDS Graduated with Summa Cum Laude Honors, Spring 2013 Deans List for Academic Excellence 8 out of 8 semesters, Fall 2009-Spring 2013 Chancellors Scholarship for the Fine Arts, Fall 2009- Spring 2013 State Speech Champion, Spring 2009 TEACHING EXPERIENCE 8th Grade Language Arts and Reading Teacher Minnesota International Middle School, Minneapolis, MN August 2013-July 2014 Developed and taught differentiated, standards-based language arts and reading curriculum to ELL students ranging from basic to advanced English language skills. Implemented curriculum with a combination of direct instruction, inquiry, and student centered learning opportunities. Used data-driven instruction along with SIOP (sheltered instruction operational protocol) Applied 6+1 Writing Traits framework to language arts curriculum, giving students the skills necessary in mastering all forms of writing including formal research projects. Collaborated with 8th grade team, language arts team, and an ELL specialist, as well as designating tasks and responsibilities to an educational and language assistant. Collaborated with 8th grade social studies teacher for a unit on social justice and an accompanying research paper. Adapted instruction to meet the cultural and learning needs of the East African students. Implemented a variety of instructional and assessment strategies, behavioral management techniques, and technology in the classroom. Taught remedial reading classes after school, focusing on reading strategies and skills. Student Teacher Danila Kumar International Baccalaureate School, Ljubljana, Slovenia March-May 2013 Developed units and lessons for fifth and sixth grade international English and writing classes, as well as various lessons in the eighth and ninth grade Slovene national English classes. Differentiated instruction for students ranging from basic to advanced English language skills. Developed lesson plans in the inquiry model of instruction, focusing on student discovery. Emphasized IB learner profile qualities . Tutored two EAL (English as an Additional Language), working on conversation, vocabulary, reading, writing, and grammar skills. Mentored students through their final exhibition, a student-led project intended to improve their school community. Assisted students in preparing for student-led conferences. 320-420-1659 werm0061@d.umn.edu

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Student Teacher Denfeld High School, Duluth, MN Jan-March 2013 Adapted instruction for a diverse population of students, including a high percentage of students who receive special services and free and reduced lunch. Instructed a full grading period of Drama/Values as Literature and two sections of English 9. Developed and taught two units: Lessons in American Drama and Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet: Exploring Teenage Identity. Co-taught with a special education teacher in a class with a large number of students receiving special services (included attending SST and IEP meetings). Apprentice Teacher Denfeld High School, Duluth, MN October-December 2012 Assisted cooperating teacher with Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, English 9, and Drama/Values as Literature courses over a three-month period. Developed and taught lessons on nonverbal communication for an Interpersonal Communication class and writing lessons for English 9. Worked one-on-one and in small groups with struggling readers and at-risk students. Selected for UMDs Teaching Apprenticeship Pilot Program through which I was involved in many aspects of school including the fall play, speech team, staff development, and various other meetings, interviews, and observations. Apprentice Teacher/Reading Tutor Morgan Park Middle School, Duluth, MN Spring 2012 Developed and taught lessons in a sixth grade Scholastic Read 180 remedial classroom that appealed to many different learning styles and focused on student engagement. Assisted students individually or in small groups, working with students diagnosed with learning disabilities, severe attention deficit hyperactive disorder, and emotional and behavioral disorders. Tutored an at-risk student in reading by utilizing a variety of reading methods. Created a plan for progress based on miscue analysis and the students current reading speed. ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIP Character Education Committee, member, 2014 Met with other teachers to design character education curriculum, events, and assemblies. CEHSP Deans Advisory Board, member, 2012-present Promoted community relations, funding, and other projects to help strengthen the university. THEATER, SPEECH, AND EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE Poetry Slam Club and Drama Club Leader, MN International Middle School, MN 2013-2014 Planned weekly meetings and activities that developed students self-expression. Organized presentation of poetry and skits. Battle of the Books Leader, MN International Middle School, MN 2013 Met weekly with students grades 5-8 and facilitated activity. Assistant Speech Coach and Speech Judge, Denfeld and East High School, MN 2012-2013 Coached students individually in choosing, cutting, and interpreting their pieces. Assisted with weekly practices, mock meets, and judging for both Denfeld and East High School. Speech MHSL, New London-Spicer High School, MN 2006-2009 Extensive knowledge and experience in the regulations and art of speech. High School Theater, New London-Spicer High School, MN 2006-2009 Acted in numerous productions and was the student director for two one-act plays.

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