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AUSL Resume & Cover Letter
AUSL Resume & Cover Letter
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Education M.Ed.- Urban Education, National Louis University, Chicago, IL BS- Elementary Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Credentials Illinois Initial Certificate, Type 03, Elementary Education Learning and Behavior Specialist (LBS1) Teaching Experience Resident Teacher, Academy for Urban School Leadership, Chicago, IL Related Teaching Experience Receiving training for one full academic year with a mentor teacher and a co-resident. Teaching in a school population that is 99% African American. Developing materials for assessment on a daily basis. Attend Response-to-Intervention meetings Tutoring students after school every Monday and Wednesday. August 2009 to December 2010 June 2013 May 2012 June 2012 Anticipated July 2012 to Present
Math Tutor, Happy Hollow Elementary School, West Lafayette, IN Worked with 4th-6th grade remedial students on homework. Reinforced mathematics lessons to students.
Mentor, College Mentor for Kids, West Lafayette, IN Mentored one at-risk child (1st-5th grade students). Planned activities for children twice per semester. Rode bus with children from their school to Purdue campus. Raised $75 per semester for the program.
Teaching assistant, Faith Family Ministries, Frankfort, IN Supervised and managed group activities for a group of 20 children ages 5-11. Taught Bible stories to 5-6 year olds. Work Experience Kids Construction Company Counselor, YMCA, Lafayette, IN Provide care for students before school begins. Plan activities for students. Billing Clerk/Administrator, Frito Lay, Frankfort, IN Participated in traffic operations. Printed and logged manifests for drivers. Directed phone calls. Planned and coordinated special events in Traffic Center. Utility technician, Frito Lay, Frankfort, IN Constructed and packed boxes manually. Conducted quality checks.
Professional Affiliations
Purdue Student Education Association Purdue Association for the Care of Childrens Health Council for Exceptional Children
September 2009 to May 2012 August 2010 to May 2012 August 2010 to May 2012
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Maureen Gray Vinton Elementary School, Third grade teacher Lafayette, IN Email: [email protected] Cell Phone Number: 765-714-8288
Brittany Robertson 1646 N Oakley Ave, Apt 1 Chicago, IL, 60647 [email protected] January 17, 2013 AUSL Principal 3400 N. Austin Ave. Chicago, IL 60634 Dear Principal: There is a quote on the wall at my training academy, which I see when I walk up the stairs every morning. It says, education is not received, its achieved. I truly believe this. I think that all students can learn and become successful contributing members of society, but in order to do that, they have to believe in themselves. If they believe they can do it and they strive for excellence, then they will achieve their education. As an urban school teacher, I want to push my students and help them reach their full potential. I know that in order to do that, I have to show them that hard work is what will make them successful. I believe that school should be a place where the academic rigor is always being pushed. I want to surround myself with colleagues who feel the same way. Please consider my letter of application for an elementary teaching position at an AUSL School. With my exceptional undergraduate and graduate record and yearlong residency at Curtis School of Excellence, I am particularly interested in utilizing my skills, residency experience, and knowledge with second grade students. My year-long teaching residency has prepared me to be an effective urban teacher. Through the Academy for Urban School Leadership, I both observed and implemented best teaching and management practices. During my one year residency I: Differentiated instruction through guided reading groups, Leveled Literacy Intervention groups, and independent word work groups. Developed whole group and individual incentives to engage my students. Created individual behavioral management plans for two of my students. Completed quarterly reading assessments, such as Dolch Word recognition tests, and STEP assessments. Successfully implemented Signature Strategies and the Behavior Management Cycle. Used daily data to inform planning and instruction by implementing daily exit tickets. Participated in grade level meetings on a weekly basis and RTI meetings on a monthly basis. Planned a Winter Festival in our classroom for parents to attend with their students.
I believe my enthusiasm, strong interpersonal skills, and unwavering desire to master the craft of teaching make me a perfect fit for an AUSL School. Most of all, I am eager to prove myself through hard work and dedication. I welcome the opportunity to discuss your schools goals and how I can help you achieve them. I look forward to speaking with you to discuss this in greater detail. Sincerely,