Western Oregon Student Teacher
Focus Areas: Pyshology and Health
Early Childhood Elementary
ESOL Endorsement
Term One placement: Oakdale Elementary School, Dallas Oregon
Mentor Teacher: Gretchen Schmoyor 4th grade
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Volunteer Teacher
September 2006
Boones Ferry Primary School, Wilsonville OR
Worked in a first grade classroom.
Experienced one on one academic teaching at the first grade level.
Observed a positive classroom atmosphere, where the instructor and students have a caring relationship.
Gave a lesson that related to a fun book while being appropriate to the curriculum.
Helped students develop a daily routine while transitioning to first grade.
Interacted and taught social skills to children at this elementary level.
Volunteer Teacher
September 2006
Boones Ferry Primary School, Wilsonville OR
Worked in a third grade classroom.
Experienced a diverse classroom setting with many students from different economic and cultural backgrounds.
Counseling an ESOL student outside the classroom after his crying became disruptive to the other students.
Lead small group projects as a part of an all third grade level grade art fair.
Supervised the relationships from student to student and help teach better social skills.
Became a positive role model and formed relationships with every student.
Private Tutor
Summer 2006
Directed a soon to be 7th grader
Taught basic Algebra and math skills
Taught lessons for a standard book then assigned activities and assessments.
Over 40 hours
Volunteer
Fall & Winter 2004
Bridgeport Elementary School, Tualatin OR
Worked in a second grade setting.
Experienced a variety of levels in students work. As I preformed, taught and graded papers and tests for students.
Led students in small groups that needed the extra push.
Observed new teaching strategies and documented details about the interactions.