Holly Klein

Contact
Home: (563) 584-1937
Cell: (563) 663-7724
Email: Holly.Klein@loras.edu

Home
16635 Union Park Lane
Dubuque, IA 52001

EDUCATION
Loras College, Dubuque, IA, August 2011- December 2015. Anticipated completion of requirements December 2015
Bachelors of Art: English Creative Writing
Licensure: Secondary Education
Endorsements: Instructional Strategist I
Overall GPA: 3.768/4.0 scale; Deans List: Spring 2012-2015
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching ~ Senior High School, Dubuque, IA, August 2015-December 2015
Utilized and created lessons around Iowa Common Core Standards which focused on student construction of
knowledge, conceptual understanding, and elaborated communication through student centered activities.
Planned and executed lessons involving 21st century skills and cooperative learning structures in English 1-2
and Young and Adult Literature for freshmen, juniors, and seniors.
Implemented behavior management strategies to identify and improve on task behaviors in the special
education and general education setting.
Co-taught, planned, created, and modified lessons to fit the diverse needs of students that are above or below
target level and made necessary accommodations based on Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans.
Career Transitioning Internship ~ Hempstead High School, Senior High School, Lifetime Center Dubuque, IA, August 2014December 2014
Observed and participated in teacher/student interaction in the special education setting
Collaborated with local professionals concerning career options for students with disabilities
Researched higher education and work field transitioning programs for students with disabilities
Actively attended collaborative meetings with AEA
Saint Marks Tutoring and Mentoring Program ~ Dubuque, IA, September 2012-2013
Planned and taught reading and math instruction to 1st and 3rd graders
Mentored and supported students with low socioeconomic status and various home-life challenges
ACADEMIC/ATHLETIC HONORS
All Conference and All American Academic Team (Softball) ~ Loras College, Spring 2013-Spring 2015
Dubuque Area Scholar Recipient ~ Dubuque, IA, Spring 2014
SERVICE
Student Athlete Advisory Committee: Director of Community Service ~ Loras College, August 2013-Spring 2015
Planned and organized service events at Loras College and in the Dubuque Community.
Special Olympics Volleyball Coach ~ Dubuque, IA, September 2011-2013
Organized practices and worked on developing physical and social skill in adults with disabilities ages 22-45
Physical Activity with Loras Students (PALS) ~ Loras College, Fall 2012Fall 2013
Worked with kids 2-5 years of age developing motor skills

PRESENTOR
Klein, H., Cain, M., Redmond, M., Speltz, A., Welsh, H., & Zerante, N., Engaging Middle School Students. The
Association of Teachers Education National Conference ~ Phoenix, AZ, February 2014
Klein, H., Cain, M., Redmond, M., Speltz, A., Welsh, H., & Zerante, N.,Loras to Roosevelt: Rooted in Collaboration.
Presented at the first annual Loras College Legacy Symposium ~ Dubuque, IA, April 2014
Klein, H. Streamlines Undergraduate Conference in Language, Literature, and Writing ~ Dubuque, IA, Fall 2012 & 2013
PUBLISHED WORK
On Beating. Dubuque Area Writers Guild ~ Dubuque, IA, Spring 2014
Silence. Loras College Limestone Review ~ Dubuque, IA, Spring 2013
EMPLOYMENT
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) Teacher ~ Rickardsville, IA, September 2015-Present
Developed lesson plans for ninth and tenth grade public school students in search of deepening their faith and
extending their knowledge of the Catholic religion.
Coordinated and facilitated Catholic social teaching lessons and experiences that focused on social issues, issues
of poverty and wealth, and economics.
Senior High School Assistant Varity Softball and Freshman Volleyball Coach ~ Dubuque, IA, May 2012-Present
Coached Dubuque Senior High School Girls Softball and Volleyball teams which included traveling to
tournaments, conducting practices, and facilitating open gyms.
Budgeted with financial needs dealing with equipment, uniforms, and field maintenance and upkeep
Communicated and organized a coaching philosophy through the whole program freshman to varsity
Collected and reported statistics
Westside Fitness Center Daycare Provider ~ Dubuque, IA, March 2010-2013
Provided care for children age 6 months-12 years, cleaned workout facility, and scheduled and organized daycare
appointments.
Softball Clinic and Private Pitching Lessons ~ Dubuque, IA, Sherrill, IA March 2009-Present
Organized a softball clinic for 12 girls ages 10-14
Instructed girls ages 8-18 on pitching fundamentals and communicated pitching philosophy with other coaches