Drake Resume
Drake Resume
Drake Resume
Larsen
ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR
3820 64th Street #50, Urbandale, IA 50322 Tel: 503.806.3399, E-mail: larsen.michaele@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE Eager to utilize my talent as a classroom teacher to create a successful classroom environment for student learning CORE COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES Teaching experience includes working with elementary age students during camps, in summer programs, tutoring, during practicum experiences in school, and swimming instruction. Core competencies and attributes include: Classroom Management Differentiation for Students Responsible and organized Student Assessment Core Curriculum Elements Work well in teams or independently Creative Lesson Planning Enjoy working with kids Excellent interpersonal skills Time Management Positive and enthusiastic attitude Lifelong learner EDUCATION MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN TEACHING, Drake University, Des Moines, IA 2010 Present Elementary Education K-6 Endorsement in Unified Early Childhood with Special Education K-3 Reading Endorsement in progress estimated date of completion 11/12 (Viterbo University) Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society in Education member BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCES, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 2010 Endorsement in Early Childhood Development and Human Services Oregon Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon member - freshman of the Year 2007 Student Teaching Experience 2nd grade teacher January 2012-March 2012 Northwestern Elementary School; Ankeny, Iowa LEAD 21 Reading, Everyday Math and Being a Writer curriculum
1st grade teacher March 2012-May 2012 Brubaker Elementary School; Des Moines, Iowa
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE URBANDALE SWIMMING POOL, Urbandale, IA - Water Fitness Instructor / Swim Instructor / Manager 2010 Present Teach and lead the men, women, and children to swim or get fit. Ensure the safety and the enjoyment of individuals visiting the pool Lead the lifeguards and cashier in cleaning and professionalism Protect participants by making regular chemical checks on the pool
DRAKE UNIVERSITY HEAD START, Des Moines, IA - Substitute Assistant Teacher 2010 2011 Assisted the teacher in Head Start classrooms Helped observe and interact with the students, in the classroom and outside, assisted with meal preparation and cleaning. WAUKEE YMCA, Waukee, IA - Camp Counselor, Lifeguard Summer 2010 Supervised and assisted campers during their camp experience. Worked with campers during activities, sports and craft time and protected the campers while on field trips and camp outings Guarded the patrons and families of the Waukee YMCA swimming pool KIDSPIRIT, Corvallis, OR - Camp Counselor (2009 - 2010), Swim Instructor (Summer of 2009) 2009 2010 Developed childrens interests in field sports, art, cooking, and games
Taught children swimming skills while insuring water safety Built childrens confidence and enjoyment in and around the water CAMP ADVENTURE (University of Northern Iowa), Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Italy - Swim Instructor, Lifeguard Summer 2008 Instructed swim defense in order to keep the families of NAS, Sigonella safe Taught swimming lessons to children for both base dependants and Italian employees Lifeguarded at the base pool
INTERESTS / ACTIVITIES / AWARDS/ CERTIFICATIONS Eagle Scout Various leadership positions in Troop 162, Beaverton, OR, Member of Faith Lutheran Church, Volunteered for Junior Achievement. Certifications: CPR and Lifeguard/First Aid certified, Bloodborne Pathogens and Mandatory Reporter training