LisaMyersResume

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Lisa R. Myers15618 Heathercroft dr. Chesterfield, MO 63017

(314) 520-4950 Lisarmyers8@gmail.com

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EducationDrake University, Des Moines, IA

• Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Graduation: Spring 2012

• Concentrations in Reading and Spanish

• GPA: 3.8/4.0; Presidential Scholar; Dean’s List; Presidents ListUniversity of Alicante, Alicante, Spain

• Completed coursework in Spanish language and culture

• Taught English lessons and completed practicum hours in a 4th grade classroom __________________________________________________________________________________

Student Teaching ExperienceWestern Hills Elementary School, Grade 3, West Des Moines, IAWestridge Elementary School, Grade 2, West Des Moines, IA (Combination 16 weeks)

• Worked collaboratively with grade level team to create unit and lesson plans

• Implemented a new and effective classroom management system

• Gained professional development through meetings and seminars

• Implemented Daily 5 into the curriculum and classroom routine

Professional Experience Au Pair – Foust Family May 2011 – August 2011

• Babysat 50 hours a week with 3 children – 9 years, 6 years and 3 years

• Math and reading practice, educational outings

• Practiced flexibility and scheduling skills; behavior management

Leadership and Other ExperiencesPanhellenic Delegate, Alpha Phi Fraternity - November 2010 – December 2011

• Acted as a liaison between Panhellenic Council and Alpha Phi

• Worked collaboratively with other chapters, attended leadership conferences.

VP of Recruitment (Disaffiliates), Panhellenic Council—November 2010-December 2011

• Created and taught 5 training sessions on counseling and Drake’s recruitmentprocess

• Planned the logistics of Recruitment with a team

• Served as a Recruitment Counselor in Fall 2010

Peer Mentor/Academic Consultant – May 2009-December 2009

• Lead a group of 20 first year students through welcome weekend

• Served as a mentor for first year students throughout their first semester atcollege

“I Have A Dream” Tutor, King Elementary, Des Moines, IA – September 2010 – May 2011

• Held bi-weekly tutoring sessions with 5th grade student

• Developed lessons based on student’s needs, focused in reading proficiency

Achievements and Certifications

•  Junior Achievement Training – August 2011

• Language—Proficient in Spanish

• Certified in Mandatory Reporting; CPR certified—Spring 2012

• Science lesson article submitted to Iowa Science Teacher’s Journal to hopefully bepublished in Fall 2012