Education is a Building Block for life
Lauren Kallina Matthes
Education:
Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with English Language Learner (ELL) authorization, University of California, Davis, June 2008.
Master of Arts in Education (in progress), University of California, Davis, expected March 2009.
Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Education, University of California, Davis, June 2007 with Honors. Deans List
Experience:
Student Teacher, Tremont Elementary School, Dixon Unified School District, Dixon, CA. 8/07-present, First grade classroom. Planned and implemented lessons for both whole class and small groups in math, language arts, and specific instruction for ELLs. Led literary circles in small ability-based groups, differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners participated in grade level planning and school wide meetings, participated in parent-teacher conferences, administered statewide and benchmark assessments, had yard duty on a daily basis
Student Teacher, Bryte Elementary School, Washington Unified School District, West Sacramento, CA, 10/07-11/07, Third grade classroom, Planned and implemented instruction in language arts and math, and taught unit lesson to all third grade classes within school. Worked one on one with individual students having difficulty in math and led physical education lessons.
Intern/Teacher’s Aide, Willet Elementary School, Davis Unified School District, Davis, CA. 9/05-3/06, Kindergarten classroom, Assisted in instruction in language arts, math, art, music, theater, and physical education. Led small group instruction and worked one-on-one with an ELL student.
Tutor/After school program instructor, Dingle Elementary School, Woodland Joint Unified School District, Woodland, CA, 3/05-6/05, third-sixth grade after school program. Instructed and tutored students who did not have a safe place to go after school or who were failing in school or on any standardized tests.
Substitute Teacher, San Mateo Foster City Unified School District and Solano Unified School District, K-5 including special day class, 10/07-present
*Also worked in University of California, Davis Education department as Peer Advisor and clerical assistant 9/06-6/07 and First Resort Peer Advisor 9/05-6/06 in order to help finance college.
Special Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft word, excel, and PowerPoint.
Implemented California standard-based curriculum: Open Court Reading Program, Houghton-Mifflin Core Curriculum, Scott Foresman California Mathematics
Basic Knowledge of Spanish
Advanced vocal and piano skills
Counseled and led small groups through religious education and parks and recreation