Objective

To pursue my career ambitions as an elementary school teacher and to obtain a challenging full-time position as a teacher in grades K-5 for the 2007-2008 school year.

Education

2004-December 2006

Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, K-5

4.0 GPA

2001-2005

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Elizabethtown, KY

Major: Elementary Education

2000-2001

University of Louisville Louisville, KY

Transferred to ECTC—Summer 2001

1996-2000

Central Hardin High School Cecilia, KY

Work History

Fall 2006

Lincoln Trail Elementary School Elizabethtown, KY

Student Teacher

1st placement—Kindergarten (Grade Received - A)

2nd placement—4th Grade (Grade Received - A)

2005-Present

Hardin County Schools Elizabethtown, KY

Substitute Teacher

As a substitute teacher, I have had the opportunity to teach in every grade, Kindergarten through 12th, and in a variety of special areas and special education classes. I feel that this has been an excellent opportunity to become familiar and comfortable with a variety of grade levels and situations.

2006-20 0 7

Bath and Body Works Elizabethtown, KY

Sales Associate

Qualifications and Education Considerations

PRAXIS Exams (8/2006):

Elementary Education: Content Knowledge - 188

Principles of Learning and Teaching K-6 - 175

I have experience incorporating technology through the use of PowerPoint presentations, United Streaming, and other media.

While doing my student teaching at Lincoln Trail, I attended every Thoughtful Education training or meeting possible.

I have received training and/or materials for Project WET, Project WILD, and Project Food, Land, and People.

References

Sheila Witten - University Supervisor (Student Teaching 2006)

Years known - 1

Address - 1102 Cave Run Lane, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Phone Number - (270)769-5499

Sheila Larkin - Cooperating Teacher (Student Teaching 2006)

Years known - 1

Address - 709 Spruce Lane, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Email address - sheila.larkin@hardin.kyschools.us

Phone Number - (270)765-4582 or (270)737-7227

Becky Hillard - Cooperating Teacher (Student Teaching 2006)

Years known - 1

Address - 339 Youngers Creek Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Email address - becky.hillard@hardin.kyschools.us

Phone Number - (270)737-7372 or (270)737-7227

Vivian Robertson - WKU Instructor

            Years known -  3

            Address - 245 Cardinal Hill, Bardstown, KY  40004

            Email address - vivian.robertson@wku.edu

            Phone number - (502)348-3500

Becky Dennis – Teacher (Creekside Elementary)

Years known - 11

Address - 1300 Lucas Grove Rd, Upton, KY 42784

Email Address - becky.dennis@hardin.kyschools.us

Phone Number - (270)401-2007