Brianna Zittlosen

(520) 343-9753
brianna.zittlosen@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannazittlosen
EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY AND GOAL
Students are not created the same, so teaching should not be a homogenous act.
Teaching should be diversified, keeping in mind that students will be a mixture of
kinesthetic, auditory, visual, spatial, and linguistic learners. The goal of teaching is
to create lifelong learners who are inspired to always seek knowledge. Teachers
should aim to create a safe, comfortable, and engaging learning environment.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, Kellond Elementary School, Grade 5, Tucson, AZ, February 2016
Present

Model fluent reading in a whole group setting

Assist in creating math lesson plans
Facilitate daily math instruction
Assess student understanding informally

Student Teacher, Booth-Fickett Magnet School, Grade 5, Tucson, AZ, January 2016February 2016

Facilitated daily physical education instruction

Conducted daily math lessons
Assisted mentor teacher in maintaining classroom management
Assessed student understanding both informally and formally
Participated in professional development with the fifth grade team

Practicum, Booth-Fickett Magnet School, Grade 5, Tucson, AZ, August 2015December 2015

Assisted mentor teacher in maintaining classroom management

Worked in small groups during math and literacy instruction

Camp Counselor, Flandrau Science Center Fusion Camp, Tucson, AZ, May 2015-July
2015

Collaborated with lead teacher to create weekly lessons

Facilitated several science activities with children ages six to nine

Practicum, Borton Magnet School, Grade 3, Tucson, AZ, January 2015-May 2015

Supervised small group center work

Supported students literacy skills in one-on-one work

Activity Leader, Manzanita Elementary School CARE, Tucson, Arizona, August 2013December 2015

Oversaw up to 20 children during afterschool program

Worked with grades K-5

Art Room Staf, Boys and Girls Club of Tucson, Tucson, Arizona, May 2014-August
2014

Facilitated creative art projects with students ages seven to seventeen

Created a summer calendar of art projects
VOLUNTEER WORK

Sunday School Teacher, Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, Tucson, AZ, August 2014Present

Lead children ages three to eight short bible stories and accompanying
activities
Modify given curriculum for age and number of students

Volunteer, Collier Elementary School, Grade 5, Tucson, AZ, August 2013-January

2014

Worked one-on-one with children on reading comprehension

Supervised small groups during math independent practice
EDUCATION

University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, English as a Second Language
Endorsement, expected May 2016

Cumulative GPA: 3.77/4.00

University of Arizona Honors College

Thesis: A Look at Motivation and High-Stakes Testing in Schools in the United

States
CERTIFICATIONS

Arizona Provisional Elementary Education Certification, expected May 2016

English as a Second Language Endorsement, expected May 2016
HONORS AND AWARDS

Deans List: two semesters

Deans List with Distinction: four semesters
First Level Honors Award: March 28, 2014
Academic Year Academic Distinction: October 10, 2014
Academic Year Highest Academic Distinction: May 2015
Regents High Honors Scholarship

Presidential Award for Excellence