Professional Experiences
Work Experience
August 2017 - Present
Middle School Teacher
Gretna Public School District - Gretna, NE
Gretna Middle School
Develop rigorous lesson plans for 6th grade math and reading
Provide a positive learning environment for all students to achieve
Collaborate and communicate daily with necessary individuals who support student success
Assist in creating new resources for 6th grade math curriculum
Modify student assessments and lessons based on student feedback
Sponsor student council students to promote student involvement and school pride.
June 2016 - July 2016
Instructional Education Paraprofessional
Papillion / La Vista Community School District - Papillion, NE
Supervised students in a summer school setting
Provided 1:1 assistance to students in grades 5 - 6 in reading
Established goals and instructed students 1:1 through HELPS reading program
January 2016 - May 2016
Special Education Paraprofessional
Papillion / La Vista Community School District - Papillion, NE
Papillion Middle School
Guided a small group of students and worked individually with students on an IEP plan in grades 7 - 8 with schoolwork
Assisted teachers with classroom duties and monitoring behavior
Communicated effectively with students, parents, educators, and patrons
Assisted in toileting and medical needs of students
Professional Experiences
Field Experience
Spring 2017
Clinical Practice
Papillion / La Vista Community School District - Papillion, NE
Papillion Middle School
Created lesson plans for Math 8, Algebra 1, Honors Geometry and 8th grade Reading
Fostered and tutored a small group of students in intervention with a variety of subject areas
Incorporated instructional strategies and assessments into everyday lessons
Fall 2016
Final Practicum
Millard Public Schools - Omaha, NE
Millard Central Middle School - 106 hours
Devised, Modified, and carried out two 6th grade lessons over personal narrative writing with the use of Smart Board technology
Created, accommodated, and implemented two 8th grade lessons over solving and graphing inequalities with the use of Smart Board technology
Organized and completed two middle school lessons for level 1 and level 3 ELL's
Fall 2016
Service Learning Experience
Learning Community Center of South Omaha - 12 hours
Worked with an ESL family of five of all different ages and ELL levels
Created and implemented five activities for the family to partake in
Fall 2015
Advanced Practicum
Westside Community School District - Omaha, NE
Westside Middle School - 53 hours
Worked in an 8th grade classroom for Honors Algebra, Pre - Algebra, and Math Skills
Created and implemented three lessons for Math Skills
Spring 2015
Intermediate Practicum
Omaha Public School District - Omaha, NE
King Science and Technology Magnet Center - 62 hours
Assisted in a 6th grade math classroom
Worked with students of diverse culture, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds