Objective

Teach in a self-contained elementary school classroom and continue acquiring pertinent information and skills required of effective, inspiring, highly qualified teachers.

Education

University of California, Davis, Davis CA
Preliminary (2042) Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization, June 2006
Masters in Education, June 2007

University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles CA
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, June 2005
Minor in Mathematics, December 2004

Colfax High School, Colfax CA
High School Diploma, May 2001

Work History

Bryte Elementary School, Washington Unified School District, Sacramento, CA
Student Teacher - Kindergarten, August 2005 to June 2006

• Observed classroom teacher to learn effective classroom management techniques and teaching methods
• Led whole class and small group lessons, activities, and discussions 
  
• Helped implement two student behavior management plans
• Attended parent-teacher conferences and faculty meetings

Thomas Kelly Elementary School, San Juan Unified School District, Carmichael, CA
Classroom Volunteer - Kindergarten, October 2005

• Observed classroom teacher to learn effective classroom management techniques and teaching methods
• Assisted students during whole group lessons and activities

UCLA Office of Residential Life, Los Angeles, CA
De Neve Birch 6th Floor Resident Assistant, September 2004 to June 2005

• Assess the needs of residents and develop a healthy community
• Develop floor community through implementing four programs a quarter under the CLAP model (Community Development, Leadership Development, Academic Success, and Personal Growth)
• Decorate all bulletin boards on the floor with passive programs and other pertinent information for residents
• Enforce On Campus Housing and University regulations and report misconduct and respond to emergencies
• Provide duty and emergency coverage on a rotating basis from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Assist in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment
• Create an environment conducive to academic success
• Provide academic assistance, peer counseling, and resource/referral information
• Sole advisor of floor government
• Be regularly available and accessible to students
• Attend weekly team meetings to obtain information to be brought back to floor communities
• Volunteer to assist in Office of Residential Life sponsored events
• As a returning Resident Assistant, assist Resident Director and Assistant Resident Director in helping first year Resident Assistants with the position

UCLA Office of Residential Life, Los Angeles, CA
Dykstra Hall 9th Floor Resident Assistant, September 2003 to June 2004

Same responsibilities as listed for De Neve Birch 6th Floor Resident Assistant except:

• Closely work with Program Assistant to assess needs of residents and develop a healthy community
• Implement four community development programs a quarter
• Advise floor government with Program Assistant

UCLA Office of Residential Life, Los Angeles, CA
De Neve Fir Fourth Floor Program Assistant, September 2002 to June 2003

• Closely work with Resident Assistant to assess needs of residents and develop a healthy community
• Implement seven programs a quarter under the CLAP model (Community Development, Leadership Development, Academic Success, and Personal Growth)
• Decorate half the bulletin boards on the floor with passive programs and other pertinent information for residents
• Advise floor government with Resident Assistant
• Attend weekly team meetings to obtain information to be brought back to floor communities

Special Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Adobe Photoshop, and Netscape Composer
• Play the piano and clarinet; currently learning how to play guitar
• Extensive experience with choral singing