Nicholas L Klassen

1205 Village Lane | Goldfine A 104A | Duluth, MN, 55812

(320-429-0902)
klass101@d.umn.edu | n.klass101@gmail.com

Objective
To bring my unique personality and talents to the classroom and establish community as I help my
students learn various reading and writing skills. Moreover, I hope to help my students grow through
more than their writing and reading ability by showing them my lifelong passion for learning.

Professional Profile
Overall I possess

An eagerness to work with students, while creating a healthy community within the classroom
that helps students learn about literature and value the skills of reading, writing, and
communication.
Genuine excitement to help students become better readers and writers as they prepare to enter
their adult lives.
A desire to find new and innovative ways to teach students using technology.
A supportive nature toward both students and coworkers.

Education, Honors, and Certifications

University of Minnesota Duluth
Expected graduation spring 2015
Teaching Communication Arts and Literature BAA with a minor in English
Cumulative GPA 3.41
Melrose Area High School
Graduated class 2011 with honors

Key Qualifications
Teaching Experience

Taught for sixteen weeks at Marshall Middle School in Duluth. While I was at this site I led
discussions with students, and aided their study in a variety of subjects such as, English,
mathematics, and social studies. In addition to my time within the classroom I was a supervisor
during other school functions. e.g. field trips and school plays.
One on one tutoring experience outside of class while I was at Marshall Middle School in
Duluth.
Taught for sixteen weeks at Lincoln Park Middle School in Duluth. While I was working in this
placement I encountered a high percentage of diverse learners. In addition, I participated in a
Professional Learning Community alongside the other faculty and gained first-hand experience
working with struggling students and differentiation within the classroom.
Relevant Coursework at University of Minnesota Duluth

Teaching in a Diverse Society

Designing Lessons and Learning Environments
Teaching Reading Grades 5-12
Teaching Language, Cognition, and Writing
Teaching Literature and Communication
Education Psychology

Computer in Education
Special Education in Secondary Schools
Teaching Literature and Communication
Apprenticeship in Secondary Schools
Teaching Indigenous Students

Additional Employment
Organic Farming Assistant- Melrose, MN
Maintaining multiple fields to rigorous standards with little supervision from superiors
Built a strong work ethic after many opportunities of extra hours
Gained experience of working both alone as well as with groups to manage large projects
Napa Autocare Center- Spring Hill, MN
Record keeping
Customer services
Worked with multiple companies to complete large tasks
Family business

References
Available upon request.