I am interested in obtaining a position as an Elementary Teacher and would like to be an Assistant or Head Coach in the areas of Cross Country, Basketball, and/or Track and Field.

2003-2008         The University of South Dakota               Vermillion, SD

n  BSED, Elementary Education

n  Minors in Reading and Coaching (Basketball, CC, and Track & Field)

Spring 2008       Jolley Elementary School                          Vermillion, SD

5^th Grade Student-Teacher

n  12 Week Placement

n  Two Full Weeks of Teaching Responsibilities

n  Teaching of One Full Unit and Four Technology Enhanced Lessons

Spring 2008       Diversity Day Experience                                    Tabor, SD

Observe Different Cultures

n   Toured the Hutterische Colony School and Property

n   Observed an Average Day in the Life of a Student

n  Taught Team Building Activities to Upper Grade Levels

2007-2008         USD Reading Council                                   Vermillion, SD

Vice President

n  Held Several Reading Programs and Promotions Throughout Vermillion

n   Caldecott Day at the Vermillion Public Library

n   Winter Reading Program at the Vermillion Public Library

Spring 2007       Internship Experience                                    Sioux City, IA

6^th Grade English Intern

n   Classroom Observation/Participation for a Minimum of 45 Hours

n   Taught Three Lessons to 6^th Grade Class- One Webquest

n   Shared Three Duties with the Field-Based Supervisor

Fall 2007           Operation Coyote                                          Beresford, SD

Teacher for a Day

n   Completely took over Beresford School District for One Day

n   Taught 8^th Grade Science in the Morning

n   Taught 3^rd Grade in the Afternoon

Fall 2005           Paraprofessional Experience                          Wakonda, SD

4^th Grade Paraprofessional

n   Classroom Observation/Participation for a Minimum of 30 Hours

n   Taught One Lesson to 4^th Grade Class

n   Shared One Duty with the Field-Based Supervisor

2004-2005          Student Mentor                                           Vermillion, SD

Mentor

n   Spent Time with One Student After School for One Year

n   Served as a Mentor for School Work or as a Person to Talk to

n   Student Came From a Single Parent Home

Summer 2007    VFW 13-14 yr. old Teener Baseball              Vermillion, SD

Assistant Coach and Statistician

n  Finished the Regular Season with a Record of 22-10

n  Hosted the District Tournament in Vermillion and Won First Place

n  Represented Vermillion in the State Tournament and Finished with Fourth Place

Spring 2006-07  Vermillion Track & Field                             Vermillion, SD

Assistant Coach

n  Specialized in the Area of Hurdles

n  Assisted Instruction for Use of Starting Blocks

n  Worked Several Track Meets

2006-2007          Vermillion 8^th Grade Boys Basketball          Vermillion, SD

Assistant Coach

n  Worked with Groups and Individuals

n  Assistant Coach during Basketball Games

n  Kept Statistics and Ran the Clock if Needed

2005-2006          Wakonda 4^th-5^th-6^th Grade Girls Basketball   Wakonda, SD

Assistant Coach

n Assisted at Basketball Practices

n Assistant Coach During Basketball Games

n Kept Statistics and Ran Clock if Needed

2005-2008         The University of South Dakota               Vermillion, SD

Staff Assistant, Level III

n  Aide in Attracting a Diversity of Hires for the University

n  Attended and Taught Sexual Harassment Training

n  Attended and Participated in Student Judicial Board Presentation, Feb. 12, 2006

2003-2004         Sioux Valley-Vermillion Care Center          Vermillion, SD

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

n  Responsible for the Care of Clients

1999-2003          Huron Nursing Home                                       Huron, SD

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

n  Responsible for the Care of Clients

2007-2008          South Dakota Education Association/NEA       Pierre, SD

2007-2008          USD Reading Council                                 Vermillion, SD

Summer 2007    VFW 13-14 yr. old Teener Baseball               Vermillion, SD

Spring 2006-07  Vermillion Track & Field                                 Vermillion, SD

2006-2007          Vermillion 8^th Grade Boys Basketball            Vermillion, SD

2005-2006          Wakonda 4^th-5^th-6^th Grade Girls Basketball   Wakonda, SD

I extremely enjoy sports and outdoor activities.  I like to coach and participate in outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and hiking.  I also enjoy spending time reading a fascinating novel.  And, most of all, I enjoy spending time with family.

References are available upon request.