Van Woerkom 3417 Poplar Drive SW Bondurant, IA 50035 pricea@uni.edu (515) 402-7705
Caring, patient, and enthusiastic teacher committed to providing a stimulating
learning environment. Strong classroom management skills and dedicated to creating and delivering lesson plans that reach all students and learning styles. Active communicator believing in accountability, critical thinking, and problem solving. Strives to collaborate with mentors of the school community to meet the needs of learners. Accepts learner differences and makes students feel accepted and heard in the classroom. Takes chaotic situations and handles them with composure while obtaining a safe learning environment. Proficient at using different means of technology as learning and instruction tools in the classroom.
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a teaching position in early childhood or elementary education
EDUCATION
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education Minor: K-8 Mathematics Major GPA: 3.809/4.000 Minor GPA: 3.82/4.00 Expected Graduation Date: December 2015 Deans List 6 consecutive semesters Certifications: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens High Risk Behaviors and Substance Abuse Training American Red Cross Infant, Child, and Adult CPR Mandatory Reporter Training
FIELD EXPERIENCES
Clay Elementary, Altoona, Iowa
Spring 2016 5th Grade- Long Term Substitute Will update after completion in April of 2016
Clay Elementary, Altoona, Iowa
Spring 2016 1st Grade- Long Term Substitute Will update after completion in April of 2016
Clay Elementary, Altoona, Iowa
Fall 2015 2nd Grade- Student Teaching Cooperating Teacher- Tammy McGrane Full time taught in classroom for 4 weeks Took full responsibility for planning during teaching Effectively managed classroom and students
Attended IEP Meetings
Attended and participated in PLC meetings, collaboration meetings, and school professional development
Delaware Elementary, Altoona, Iowa
Fall 2015 Preschool- Student Teaching Cooperating Teacher- Nicole Albert Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for children Planned learning experiences and differentiated for learner differences Took full responsibility for planning during full time teaching Attended preschool PLC and professional development meetings
Waterloo Lincoln Elementary School, Waterloo, Iowa
Spring 2015 Preschool- Early Childhood Field Experience Level III Cooperating Teacher- Beth Huber UNI Faculty Advisor- Linda Fitzgerald Directed small and large groups of children Planned and implemented a ramps and pathways discovery learning center Used Gold Objectives to record and analyze data Created a documentation board promoting discovery learning in preschool
Cedar Heights Elementary School, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Spring 2015 1st and 2nd Grade Math Tutoring Cooperating Teachers- Kathleen Waack & Kim Hutchison UNI Faculty Advisor- Karen Sabey Planned & implemented remedial and enrichment tutoring lessons Used technology with students Reviewed and reflected upon tutoring sessions to further planning
Novak Elementary School, Marion, Iowa
Fall 2015 4th Grade- Field Experience Level III Cooperating Teacher- Rachel Morris Ensworth Planned lessons with cooperating teacher Taught 3 full days in the classroom Observed teacher management techniques
UNI Faculty Advisor- Lynne
OTHER TEACHING AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Happy Time Preschool and Daycare, Waterloo, Iowa
August 2012- May 2015 2 and 3 year old assistant teacher Assisted lead teacher in classroom duties Led circle time for children Provided safe and loving environment for children Led children through afternoon schedule and activities
Private Nanny, Ankeny, Iowa
2014, and 2015 Nanny Provided a safe environment for 3 children Planned fun and educational activities during the summer Light math and reading tutoring