The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
B.A. Degree ­ Anticipated May, 200x
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: Spanish
Specialization: Reading
Awarded Seidler Family Scholarship

Spanish speaking ability
Reading knowledge in basal and literature-based programs
Collaborative team-teaching approach in grades k-6
Advanced technology skills

Reading Methods, College of Education, Fall 200x
Examined the development, administration, and scoring of an Individualized Reading Inventory and Standardized Reading Test; observed techniques for guided reading for emergent readers through activation of prior knowledge and prediction strategies that encourage self-monitoring; developed progress charts and participated in a case study. Knowledgeable in basal and literature-based programs.

Methods Practicum, College of Education, Spring 200x
Sixteen-week experience including two-week orientation consisting of technology review, lesson plan development, assessment, classroom management, and professionalism issues. Fourteen week experience at practicum site-Horn Elementary,1/2nd grade, Iowa City, Iowa.

• Planned lessons for individual students, small groups and whole class; adapted lessons for diverse student learning styles.
   
• Used various management strategies and assessed instruction with daily reflections and journaling, and regular conferences with cooperating teachers and university supervisors.
   
• Integrated multimedia and web-based authoring and management skills uploading all lesson plans, reflections, and assessments using a web-based calendar.

Student Teaching Internship, site to be announced, Spring 200x
Sixteen-week experience including an intensive two-week classroom management course. Student teaching placement begins January 200x.

Private tutor, reading and math skills, Iowa City, two summers
Volunteer, Pediatrics, University of Iowa Hospitals, Fall 200x
Aide, resource room, Roosevelt Elementary, Spring 200x
Umpire, Little League, Iowa City, three summers
Member, Old Capitol Area Reading Council

Educational Placement Office, 302N Lindquist Center, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242 (319) 335-5353