Dana E. Peterson

11633 Co Rd 4 NE, Spicer, MN 56288                       Phone: (320) 212-0186               [email protected]
Objective

To obtain a social studies teaching position in a middle or high school setting.

Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor of Science Degree                               December 2004
Social Studies Education, Emphasis: History
Bachelor of Science Degree
History
GPA 3.5, Cum Laude, Dean's List
Ridgewater Community College
Associate in Arts Degree                                      May 2002
GPA 3.26, Dean's List
Related Experience

Geography Teacher/ Special Ed. Assistant
Montevideo Middle School, Montevideo, MN                                               November 2005 - Present
Develop & teach  various lesson plans for eighth grade geography classes
Assist with special needs students
Substitute Teacher
New London- Spicer Schools, New London, MN                                        April - November 2005
Renville County West, Renville, MN                                                               October - November 2005
Taught elementary through high school students while regular teacher was away
Developed positive relationships with faculty and students
Continued devlopment of teaching skills
Student Teacher
St. Peter Middle & High School, St. Peter, MN                                                 September- December 2004
Taught U.S. History to 8th grade and 11th grade students
Participated in Parent/Teacher Conferences &  staff meetings
Developed variety of lesson plans for various topics
Participated in many extra curricular activities
Public Achievement Coach
Dakota Meadows Middle School, North Mankato,MN                                     September 2003-May 2004
Coached a group of 7th graders weekly in a citizenship-project oriented program
Planned and lead group meetings, activities, and trips
Developed and organized a petting zoo fund-raiser for local Humane Society
Camp Counselor/ Water front Director
Camp Sanderson, Girl Scout Peacepipe Council, Spicer, MN                          June- August 2003
Organized and planned various activities for camps                                     June- August 2004
Taught various skills and crafts to campers
Oversaw waterfront activities and staff
Water Safety Instructor
Willmar Community Education & Recreation, Willmar, MN           December 2001- August 2002
Taught swimming lessons to students ranging from preschool to high school
Clinical Experiences:

Mankato West High School                                                            April 2004
Dakota Meadows Middle School, North Mankato                      March 2004
Humboldt Senior Complex, St. Paul                                             March 3003
Activities and Honors

Hearing and Vision Screening                                                 October 2005                                     
Minnesota History Day Judge                                                    April 2004
Volunteer for Mankato Humane Society                                  Spring 2004
Tutor for at-risk students at Dakota Middle School               November 2003
Coordinator for Blue Earth Environmental Day                     October 2002
Dean'sList                                                                                    2000-2004
Girl Scout Volunteer                                                                    1998-2000
FFA Chapter &  Regional Officer                                              1998-2000
Skills

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Web site &  Webquest creation and maintenance
JMC Grade Book system
Internet research
Highly motivated team player
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