EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Teaching, August 1999, GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Music in Education, May 1998, GPA: 3.24

University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA

Trustee Scholarship, Dean’s List, Who’s Who Among Students in College, Student Leadership Award.

Endorsements: K-8 Elementary, K-12 Choral Music, K-12 Music

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Third Grade Teacher

Challenger Elementary, Mukilteo School District, Everett, WA 1999-2000

Student self-reliance and responsibility were fostered through the use of clear expectations, a student created behavior management plan, and consistent praise. Developed successful literacy block emphasizing reading strategies and comprehension skills, engaged students in the six-trait writing process to produce multiple modes of writing, and promoted effective communication techniques. Integrated Accelerated Reader program. Applied NCTM standards through the use of manipulatives, hands on learning, and multiple assessment strategies in math. Produced integrated unit. Served on building safety committee and as a teacher liaison to the bond/levy committee. Assisted in school talent production.

Student Teaching Internship

Roosevelt Elementary, Tacoma School District, Tacoma, WA Spring 1999

Planned and taught integrated lessons that promoted individualized instruction for students with special needs in a diverse, urban, multi-language program. Employed current assessment techniques in all curricular areas, which included anecdotal observation.

Graduate Internships

Roosevelt Elementary and Lowell Elementary, Tacoma School District, Tacoma, WA Fall 1998

Established positive classroom environment through meaningful interactions conducted in daily written journals. Led cooperative learning groups with sensitivity to individual differences. Monitored individual progress in literacy through weekly assessments. Observed dynamic and innovative lessons in a comprehensive curriculum.

Literacy Coordinator

Tacoma Community House, Tacoma, WA Fall 1995-Spring 1998

Coordinated the University of Puget Sound satellite Adult Literacy & ESL (English as a Second Language) Program. Recruited and managed volunteer tutors. Published monthly newsletter. Organized tutor/student activities to enhance learning. Streamlined program. Produced 200 page program manual.

Undergraduate Internships

Downing Elementary, Tacoma School District, Tacoma, WA Spring 1997

Sumner Junior High, Sumner School District, Sumner, WA Spring 1997

Wilson High School, Tacoma School District, Tacoma, WA Fall 1996

Effectively taught and interacted with all grade levels in an elementary music program. Planned and conducted successful rehearsals with elementary, junior high, and high school choirs. Guided learning through interaction with whole groups, sectionals, and individuals.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Skilled with Windows 98 & 3.1, Macintosh, Netscape Navigator, MS Internet Explorer, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Money, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, HTML, Eudora, Adobe PageMaker, Accelerated Reader, Quickbooks.

Master's Thesis: Wired for Success: Effective Use of Technology in the Classroom