OBJECTIVE:
To teach and help students with special needs in middle and high school
excel in the most important years of their education. Masters program
at University of Oregon in Special education gave me valuable knowledge
and tools to teach better. The practicum’s and student teaching
were invaluable time to practice and use the knowledge I was getting
in my classes. I also taught for 3 years at 4J school district and worked
intensively with at-risk children. I counseled and advised children
for 3 years in the juvenile facility. Every day as I continue to help,
direct, and work with children and their parents, my passion to teach
grows stronger.
EDUCATION:
- Masters of Science, Special Education. University
of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon. April 2003.
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology. University of
Oregon, Eugene, Oregon. June 1994.
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| EXPERIENCE: Student Teaching
- Sheldon High School: Functional Program. Teaching
reading and math; Teaching work skills. January 2003 - April 2003
Practicum
- Agnes Stewart Middle School: Worked in the Emotional
Behavior Student Room. Designed a behavior program; taught reading
and math; devoted a lot of time on behavior.
October 2002 – December 2002.
- Cal Young Middle School: Taught reading and Math
to very low skilled students.
April 2002 – June 2002.
- Churchill High School: Worked in the resource
room. Taught math.
January 2002 – March 2002.
Instructional Assistant
- Westmoreland Elementary: Currently teaching first
and second graders in the Read Well program; fourth graders reading
with McGraw Hill; and fourth grade math. August 2000 – June
2001.
- Cal Young Middle School: Taught at-risk students
by helping them with their homework. I motivated and encouraged students
to work on and return their homework in the timely manner. August
1999-June 2000
- River Road Elementary School: Taught the Reading
Mastery program to small groups of children with low academic and
emotional problems. October 1998-June 1999
Instructional Specialist
- Stepping Stones (Looking Glass): Taught at-risk
youth math, writing, reading skills, and discipline. Helped students
with their GED preparation. January 1997-August 1998.
Residential Counselor I
- Stepping Stones (Looking Glass): Advised and counseled
at-risk youth, arranged transportation and scheduled counseling sessions.
January 1994 - January 1997
Sports Advocate
- University of Oregon Head Referee in soccer and basketball:
Worked at the Recreation & Intramural office and facilitated referee
seminars, maintained discipline in soccer and basketball and encouraged
good sportsmanship. September 1991 - June 1993.
- Mazama High School Assistant Coach: Worked with
young women, ages 14-17, who wanted to learn more about soccer. Provided
advice and taught competency-based skills. September 1988-June 1990
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