PROFILE

In quest of the knowledge of becoming an effective K-8 grade teacher in Pacific Universities Masters of Education program.
Experience in curriculum and program development for children ages pre – K–6 including math, science and social studies instruction.
Strong organizational skills and ability to teach in a highly intensive Kindergarten program as evidenced in my experience at the Aloha Kinder Care Learning Center.
Reliable work ethic and capacity to effectively work with children of all ages; learned while working at multiple Summer Fun programs and teaching Preschool, Kindergarten and Sunday school.

EDUCATION

B.A. Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance Accounting

Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR May 2004 Major GPA: 3.567

Related Coursework: College Algebra, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus I, Spanish I and II, Marine Biology, Astronomy, Sociology, Expository Writing, English 220, Art 218, Japanese Culture, American Literature, American History, also receiving professional development through Nike’s required teacher training.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Transition-Age Teacher’s Aide Nike WHQ, Paterno Center, Beaverton, OR

December 2004 - May 2005

Teaching Accomplishments:

Assistance in the implementation of the Nike curriculum that included art, fine motor skills, and physical activities.
Aide in the physical and mental development of 8 children for transition into preschool through daily vocabulary, reading, writing, and outside activities.

Preschool/School Age Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher Kinder Care Learning Center, Aloha, OR

June - December 2004

Teaching Accomplishments:

Planning and implementation of the Kinder Care core curriculum for the Kindergarten program: assignment and correction of weekly homework, multiple subject area instruction, direction of daily physical activities and weekly parent meetings.
Instruction of 10 preschool children basic handwriting, number, and alphabet skills to ready them for entrance into Kindergarten.
Tutor for 15 school-aged children, ages 6-12, in multiple subject areas including: math, science, and social studies.

Summer Fun Aide County of Kauai, Lihue, HI

June 2003 - August 2004

Teaching Accomplishments:

Planning and implementation of arts programs and sports related activities for 12 children ages 6-11.
Activities included: Swimming, baseball, and basketball instruction.
End of the year talent show for family and friends involving student performance coordination, set design, and promotion. Taught an assigned group of children to perform a dance for their families.

Community Service

Teacher, Sunday School, Lihue Christian Church Lihue, HI 2002

Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity Lihue, HI 2002

Volunteer, Students Reaching Out Against Drugs Sacramento, CA 1998

Other Experience

Budget Manager, Pacific Information Center Forest Grove, OR 2004

Treasurer, NaHaumana O Hawaii Forest Grove, OR 2004

Tax Accounting Intern, Talbot Korvola and Warwick Portland, OR 2003

Hobbies and Interests

Interested in coaching basketball, baseball and football, and avid Jiu-Jitsu club member.


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