Professional Objective To obtain an elementary school position where I can make a positive impact on students and prepare them for success in their future, preferably grade K-3. Education Miami University, Oxford, Ohio Bachelor of Science in Education, pending May 2014 Major: Early Childhood Education Overall GPA: 3.6/4.0 GPA in Major: 3.7/4.0 Certification: Ohio Licensure, PreK-3, pending August 2014
Honors & Awards Deans List (3 of 8 semesters) Presidents List (1 of 8 semesters) Arlene D. Maurer Scholarship for Teacher Leaders, August 2013, January 2014
Skills & Qualifications Honest, outgoing, dependable, caring, prepared, disciplined, creative, and passionate, as well as a dedicated individual who is a team player with strong interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills. Focused on success for all students and an enthusiastic worker. Skilled in Microsoft Word tools, Mimio (electronic white board) tools and other web based tools.
Teaching Experience Student Teacher, Spring 2014 Babeck Early Childhood Center, Edgewood School District, Trenton, Ohio Kindergarten, A.M. & P.M. Responsible for teaching all subject areas. Attended Professional Development; DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment) Training. Developed and achieved guided reading groups in both the A.M. and P.M. classes. These guided reading groups were taught with small group instruction based on the students skill levels and reading levels. I met with each group of students one to two times a week furthering their growth in basic kindergarten skills and well as improving their individual reading levels. Organized and supervised a field trip for students and their parents to Neiderman Farm. Assisted with supervision of the playground and after school activities. Organized and worked an activity for an after school community Dr. Suess night. Received excellent appraisals from my Cooperating Teacher and University Supervisor.
Tutor, February-April 2013 Kramer Elementary, Talawanda School District, Oxford, Ohio Second Grade student Responsible for tutoring in Reading. Developed lesson plans to improve reading fluency, comprehension and vocabulary. Interpreted Bader Reading Level Scores and data to select independent and instructional reading levels for my student. Administered formative and summative assessments to drive instruction.
Other Experience Waitress, LaRosas Pizzeria, Oxford, Ohio, February 2010-Present Responsible for cash drawer, cleanliness and organization of store and customer relations. Displayed great customer service by anticipating and meeting customers needs and demands and greeting them with a smile. Demonstrated good communication skills by communicating in a positive, professional manner with customers, management, co-workers and vendors. Presented exceptional interpersonal relationships with customers and co-workers without causing conflict or losing focus and professionally handling conflict. Nominated as Team Captain for LaRosas Lappers Relay for Life Team for Oxford, Ohio Relay for Life (2011, 2012, 2013). Responsible for facilitating and organizing multiple fundraiser events, volunteering at each event and for 24 hours at Relay for Life, setting team goals and recording amount of money raised. Megan Kobermann 107 Melanee Drive (513) 465-2400 Oxford, Ohio 45056 Kobermme@miamioh.edu
Professional References Jennifer Swartzel Kindergarten Teacher, Cooperating Teacher Babeck Early Childhood Center 100 Maple Avenue Trenton, OH 45067 (513) 502-3292 jenny.swartzel@edgewoodschools.net
June Burchyett Student Teacher Supervisor Miami University 501 E. High Street Oxford, OH 45056 (513) 529-7245 june_J_b@hotmail.com