RESUME

Emily K. Radechel

emily.radechel@wartburg.edu

PERMANENT ADDRESS: Goldfield, IA 50542

OBJECTIVE:

Elementary Educator- Willing to teach and grade level (K-6) where there is a need for establishing positive, motivating, and student-centered learning environments while implementing instructional strategies.

EDUCATION:

Wartburg College
Waverly, Iowa
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education
May 2006
Endorsement: Reading
G.P.A.: 3.4

EDUCATIONAL FIELD EXPERIENCE:

Foundations of American Education, Southeast Elementary, Waverly, IA (25 hours, Winter 2004)
-Worked with small groups and assisted with various third grade activities

Human Relations, New York (25 hours, May 2004)
-Observed classroom behavior and assisted with disciplinary issues in a diverse setting

Elementary School Reading, Carey Elementary, Waverly, IA (15 hours, Fall 2005)
-Developed and instructed ten reading lessons to third grade students

Elementary Science Methods, Tripoli Elementary, Tripoli, IA (6 hours, Fall 2005)
-Assisted with various second grade activities
-Developed and instructed a science lesson

Remedial Reading, Southeast Elementary, Waverly, IA (30 hours, Winter 2006)
-Intensively worked with a struggling reader three days a week for an entire semester
-Implemented strategies focusing on comprehension and sight-word vocabulary

Elementary Mathematics, Parkersburg Elementary, Parkersburg, IA (6 hours, Fall 2006)
-Created and instructed math lessons for first graders

Educational Psychology, Nashua-Plainfield Elementary, Nashua, IA (25 hours, Fall 2006)
-Developed a lesson with an assessment and observed classroom behavior

SUPPORTIVE WORK EXPERIENCES:

Child Care Provider, Little Angel's Daycare, Clarion, IA (Dec. 2002-May 2003)
-Provided quality child care by assisting an in-home child care provider
-Assisted with preparing and serving meals to children

Secretary, Golden Vision Optometry, Irvine, CA (Summer 2004)
-Maintained a positive work and customer service atmosphere
-Assisted the office by contacting patients, processing bills, filing, and copying
-Answered the phone and in-office questions with a positive and friendly attitude

Restaurant Cashier/ Hostess, Z Pizza, Newport Beach, CA (Summer 2004)
-Provided quality customer service through hostess interactions
-Served customers meals with a friendly attitude
-Supported staff through cleaning the pizzeria and other closing procedures

Dietary Aid, Bartels Lutheran Retirement Home, Waverly, IA (Sept. 2004-May 2005)
-Served residents meals and deserts with a friendly attitude
-Supported staff through meal preparation

Child Care Provider, Waverly Child Care and Preschool, Waverly, IA (Sept. 2005-Dec. 2006)
-Provided quality child care in all classrooms (children varying from ages 2 months to pre-school)
-Assisted with feeding and cleaning children during snacks and meals
-Supported staff throughout cleaning the center and other closing procedures
-Represented a positive role model for the children

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP:

Residential Assistant, Wartburg College, Waverly, IA (August 2005-May 2006)
-Provided quality leadership and modeling for fellow students and residents under my supervision
-Monitored halls regularly to prevent disruptions
-Lead hall programs and meeting to develop and sense of community among residents and staff

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