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About Me

E D U C A T I O N & T R A I N I N G

2007 Masters of Education Degree (7/08 expected graduation date)
Secondary Curriculum and Instruction emphasis in English Teaching
University of Montana, Missoula, MT
G.P.A. 3.90

2003-2006 Bachelor of Arts Degree, English Literature
University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Honors, Dean’s List, G.P.A. 3.64

1999-2003 Associate of Arts Degree
Highline Community College, Des Moines, WA
Vice President’s List, G.P.A. 3.43

1998-2001 High School Diploma
Decatur High School, Federal Way, WA
Honors, Rank 193 of 428, G.P.A. 3.08

P R O F E S S I O N A L M E M B E R S H I P S
 National Council of Teachers of English
 Montana Education Association (MEA-MFT)

T E A C H I N G E X P E R I E N C E
12/08-current Substitute Teacher, Missoula County Public Schools
Supervisor: Anita Thomas, Sub Dispatcher/Clerk, 728-2400, Ext. 1020

Substitute Teacher, Stevensville Public Schools
Supervisor: Jim Notaro, Principal, 406-777-5481
As a substitute, it is my duty to fill in for the teacher who is absent. This means following lesson plans, improvising if there are no lesson plans, and helping students with academic and social issues. Substitute teaching changes from day to day, and as a result, I must adapt to the school district, school, grade level, subject, teaching style, and students I work with each day. I use classroom management, organization, improvisation, and quick thinking skills everyday. Also, it is necessary that I be personable, kind, fair, fun, and reasonable.

Fall 2007 Student Teaching, Stevensville High School, Stevensville, MT.
Cooperating Teacher: Connor Warner, 406-777-5481 x112
My student teaching position at Stevensville High School was under the direction of Conner Warner, Stevensville High’s English Department Chair. I taught a range of ages and ability levels including English 12, Legends and Images (an English Elective course), AP Literature, AP American Studies, and I also helped teach reading workshop IV (a program for students whose reading skills need improvement) using the SRA reading program. During this experience, I was also involved in MBI (Montana Behavioral Institute) training, I attended English Department meetings, reading workshop meetings, and IEP/Special Education collaboration meetings.

Spring 2007 Intermediate Field Experience, Hellgate High School, Missoula, MT Cooperating Teacher: Shaun Gant, 406-728-2400 x6080
During this experience, I observed Shaun’s teaching methods and classroom management techniques while participating in class discussion and aiding Shaun with instruction. I created and implemented several effective and adaptable lessons plans, developed differentiated instruction strategies to ensure inclusion of students of all levels of achievement, and I communicated effectively with students.

March 2007 MT Writing Proficiency Assessment Training & Scoring Workshop
This 2-day professional development workshop trained pre-service and professional teachers in scoring student essays according to the Montana State Holistic Rubric. Through this experience, I improved my efficiency and accuracy grading student essays using a rubric. It was also an opportunity to network with teachers from across the state and learn the standards to which our students’ writing is held.

2005- 2006 Knitting Instructor, Michaels Arts & Crafts, Missoula, MT
In this position, I developed and lead knitting lessons while demonstrating proper methods and techniques. During each class, I checked students’ work, assigned homework, and encouraged independent practice.

E M P L O Y M E N T
9/05–Current Front Office Staff, Missoula Manor Homes – Missoula, MT
I spend time with our elderly residents as often as possible to ensure our standards of accommodation are met. I am also responsible for fostering a warm, friendly, atmosphere. This job requires people skills, time management, and problem solving abilities. In addition, I answer a multi-lined telephone, write letters, send out correspondence and photocopy important documents.

8/03-9/05 Admin. Assistant, Raymond James Financial Srvcs. Inc.- Missoula, MT
In this position, I was in charge of all compliance suitability. Many aspects of this position required that I comply with state and federal regulations. Greeting clients, answering a multi-line telephone, and taking detailed messages were also a significant portion of this job. This position required attention to detail, organization skills, technical abilities, self-motivation, and a positive friendly attitude.

2/01- 5/03 Administrative Assistant, Insure NW Inc. - Federal Way, WA
As an administrative assistant, I handled all individual insurance clients which included reviewing paperwork for accuracy, sending applications to insurance carriers, and corresponding with clients about the final acceptance/rejection of applications.