Danielle Elaine Vetesnik

27125 Sparrow Lane

Richland Center, WI 53581
608-604-9597
dvetesnik@hotmail.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position working with children, which will offer a range of challenges and tasks
where my compassionate abilities and skills can be fully utilized.
EDUCATION:
University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, WI
Expected Graduation: December 2014
Bachelor of Science
Major: Elementary Education B-11
(Major GPA: 3.7/4.0)
Minor: Early Childhood through Middle Childhood (Minor GPA: 4.0/4.0)
University of Wisconsin-Richland, Richland Center, WI
Associate of Arts and Science

May 2012

CERTIFICATIONS:
SIDS Course: completed in 2013
Shaken Baby Syndrome course: completed in 2013
First Aid: valid 3 Years completed in 2011
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Fennimore Elementary School, Fennimore, WI
August 2014-present
Second Grade Intern, Cooperating teacher-Tammy Schwingle
Develop whole group reading and math lessons, as well as leveled guided reading plans.
Administer formal assessments and create informal assessments.
Maintain classroom management for a class of 25 students.
Prepare lesson materials and grade students work.
Communicate regularly with cooperating teacher.
Communicate with parents daily by writing in their childs student planner.
St. Joseph the Worker Preschool, Dubuque, IA
January 2014-March 2014
Preschool Teacher, Cooperating teacher Janis Thomas
Developed and implemented lessons for 16 students using songs, games, and rhymes to help develop
their phonological awareness.
Facilitated student participation in calendar, weather, and the letter of the day activity.
Differentiated projects for four groups of four students in reading, mathematics, and science.
Westview Elementary, Platteville, WI
October 2013-November 2013
Second Grade Teacher, Cooperating teacher Brenda LeConte
Taught guided reading lessons in various levels. 1
Led a small group leveled literacy intervention program (LLI) for three students who need intensive
support to achieve grade-level competency.
Prepared and instructed a language arts lesson on figurative language, and a mathematics lesson on
telling time, incorporating Smart Board technology during each lesson.
Developed positive relationships with students and other teachers.
Utilized bucket-filling program as a strategy for classroom management.
TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Teacher Assistant- UW Platteville Childrens Center, Platteville, WI
June 2014-August 2014
Followed centers behavioral management style.
Developed rapport with children ages 3-5 to foster academic learning and self-management skills.
Used American Sign Language to help kinesthetic learners and establish routines.
Backyard Buddies Camp Supervisor- Platteville Recreation, Platteville, WI June 2014-August 2014
Facilitated activities for school-age children during weekly half-day camp.
Prepped craft projects and science experiments following lesson plans.
Maintained classroom management for up to 35 students.
Teachers Aide - Lil Wonders Childcare LLC, Belmont, WI
November 2012-May 2013
Cared for 14 children (ages 2-3), making sure their individual needs were met.
Maintained a safe and clean environment.
Assisted with language arts, art and science activities.
Obtained SIDS and Shaken Baby certification.
Group Fitness Instructor UW Platteville PAC, Platteville, WI
June 2012-December 2013
Demonstrated fitness activities and assisted students in mastering skills and technique.
Developed and facilitated 45-minute adult fitness classes.

Danielle Elaine Vetesnik

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608-604-9597
dvetesnik@hotmail.com

Volunteer Track Coach Richland Middle School, Richland Center, WI
March 2012- May 2012
Taught young adults strategies, drills, and techniques for the event the pole vault.
Planned a variety of engaging ways to teach the pole vault to encouraged students to try the event.
Freshman Volleyball Coach River Valley High school, River Valley, WI August 2011- Oct 2011
Taught advanced skills, strategies, and implemented good sportsmanship of the sport volleyball.
Cooperated with the administration, athletic director, fellow coaches and students to promote the best
interest of the entire athletic program.
Assumed all duties assigned by the head coach, and planed and supervised most practice sessions.
Gymnastics Coach RC Dance and Gymnastics, Richland Center, WI
September 2006- May 2012
Coached recreational gymnastics to children and teenagers ages 3-15.
Encouraged students with a positive attitude.
Ensured students safety by making sure they had the appropriate skills at each level before moving on.
OTHER EXPERIENCE:
Office Work/ Receptionist - Vetesnik Power Sports, Richland Center, WI
May 2013-Present
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
June 2007- September 2010
Greet and direct costumers in store or on phone proficiently and professionally.
Inventory new merchandise and ship products.
File sales and financial documents.
TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS:
Basic understanding of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and SPSS, Smart Board
AFFILIATIONS:
Hidden Valley Reading Council
Dubuque Boys and Girls Club

September 2013- present

February 2013- May 2013