PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES

 

• Obtain a substitute or full-time teaching Middle/High School Language Arts (Grades 7-12) with a Language Arts concentration or related areas of study, including Reading, Writing, Public Speaking and Drama.

• Cultivate an intentional, adaptive and creative Language Arts pedagogy while providing a dynamic, empathetic, and safe learning environment.

• Equip students with the tools to become literate, highly motivated, and engaged participants involved in their school, community, and world.

​EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS​

State of Kansas Teaching Liscense, #7513642214, English/Language Arts (6-12)

 

State of Nebraska Teaching Certificate, #2012000444, Language Arts (7-12)

Concordia University, Seward NE  -  December 2011
Graduate Teaching Certification; endorsement in Secondary Education, Language Arts

GPA: 3.75

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Bachelor of Arts

Interpersonal Communications
Concordia University, Seward NE  -  December 2004

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​EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING​
 

Certified Local Substitute Teacher, Lincoln Public Schools  -  March 2012-May 2013 
Lincoln, NE
• Certified Local Substitute Teacher for various Middle/High Schools; Utility Elementary Substitute Teacher across Lincoln Public School District.
• Implemented lesson plans across curriculum including Math, Science, and Language Arts.

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Student Teaching, Lincoln Northeast High School  -  August-December 2011
Lincoln, NE
• Taught Oral Communications, Beginning Theater, AP Literature to approx. 120 9-12 grade students daily.
• Further developed classroom management, discussion, assessment and teaching methods.

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Teacher Assistant, Family Services  -  September 2010-March 2012
Lincoln, NE
• Supervised approx. 60 K-5 students daily in before-after school program; Randolph, Riley, Morley Elementary.
• Led students in structured activities; arts center and dramatic games, seasonal plays, skits.

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Field Experience Practicum  -  September 2009-May 2010
Seward and Lincoln, NE
• 50+ hours of field experience practicum in local high schools; Lincoln High, North Star, Lincoln Lutheran, Seward High.
• Observed teaching methods and techniques in middle school, high school, and special education settings.

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HONORS & ACTIVITIES​

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• Pi Kappa Delta - Honor Society, Excellence in Forensics and Communications, Concordia University, 2003

• Alpha Psi Omega - Honor Society, Excellence in Drama and Performing Arts, Concordia University, 2003

• Staff Writer, The Sower, Concordia University Student Newspaper  -  2002 - 2004 

• European Literary Study Tour, England, Denmark, and Netherlands  -  December 2003

• Thespian of the Year, Decatur Community Jr./Sr. High School Drama Club  -  May 2000

• Best in Show, Northwest Kansas League Art Show  -  April 2000



WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Actor/Stage Manager/Props Master, TADA Productions, Inc. - May 2004-October 2013

 

Theatre Critic, Lincoln Journal Star  -   February 2012-September 2013

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Theatre Critic/Staff Writer, Star City Blog  -   September 2009-January 2012

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Customer Service Representative, Time Warner Cable   -  July 2005-July 2009



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