NATALIE A.

SCHOLBERG

41 Blue Lake St., Richmond Hill, GA 31324|nataliescholberg@gmail.com|missscholberg.weebly.com|703.944.6849

EDUCATION
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Master of Arts in Teaching, May 2015
HONORS: GPA: 4.0
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies with a concentration in Math/Science/Technology; Minor in
Elementary Education (PK-6); Algebra I Endorsement, May 2014
HONORS:
GPA: 3.7
Presidents List (semester GPA of 3.9 or above): Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014
Deans List (semester GPA between 3.5 and 3.89): Spring 2011
ACTIVITIES: Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors Fraternity Historian. Responsible for the organization and operation of
the fraternity, to include weekly meetings, presentations, events, among other things
Kappa Delta Pi Education Honors Fraternity Member. Actively participated in monthly meetings, service
opportunities, and social events, all of which directly pertained to education in the classroom
Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor. Provided guidance and friendship for Little Sister in elementary school
Our Community Place Volunteer. Assisted by staffing community centers kitchen and clothing store
Intramural Volleyball Team Member. Played at weekly practices and games
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Member. Attended weekly meetings
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Richmond Hill Montessori Preschool, Richmond Hill, GA
Assistant Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten, October 2015-March 2016
Created, planned, and taught themed lessons, in accordance with Montessori principles, for a class of 22 students
Tracked each students progress via weekly anecdotal notes
Wrote the Pre-K Paper, a weekly newsletter that covered all aspects of the Pre-K classrooms
Led parent-teacher conferences
Richmond Hill Montessori Preschool, Richmond Hill, GA
Tutor, Kindergarten, November 2015-February 2016
Taught a student, twice a week after school, sight words utilizing varying hands on activities
Cub Run Elementary School, Penn Laird, VA
Practicum Student Teacher, Third Grade, January-May 2015
Assisted cooperating teacher instruct lessons in math, science, and reading
Taught comprehension reading lessons aimed at teaching students strategies to determine the main idea of texts
Led a lesson integrating the creative arts with the three states of matter (gases, solids, and liquids)
Acquired experience teaching deaf students as well as students with other hearing disabilities
Harrisonburg Rockingham Child Day Care Center, Harrisonburg, VA
Teachers Aide, September 2013-May 2015
Supervised a range of day care classes (2-5 year olds)
Fostered toddlers learning inside and outside of the classroom by teaching basic skills such as numbers, letters,
identifying faces, among others
Utilized positive behavior management skills to maintain a safe and effective learning environment
Maintained an ongoing dialogue with parents about their childs progression and behavior in the classroom
Navy Elementary School, Fairfax, VA
Student Teacher, Fourth Grade, October-December 2014
Offered a full-time position as a fifth grade science teacher
Received an excellent evaluation from cooperating teacher and supervisor
Planned and taught all language arts and social studies lessons
Page 1 of 2

Worked with 13 students who had Individualized Education Programs

Developed and facilitated a Project-Based Learning project, that encouraged students to take initiative of their
own learning, about the relationship between Virginia Colonists and Native Americans
Learned how to conduct effective parent-teacher conferences by helping my cooperating teacher both prepare
and execute parent-teacher conferences

Navy Elementary School, Fairfax, VA

Student Teacher, First Grade, August-October 2014
Offered a full-time position as a sixth grade teacher in an Academic Enrichment Program classroom
Received an excellent evaluation from cooperating teacher and supervisor
Planned and taught all subjects, including reading, writing, science, social studies, and math
Partook in four Individualized Education Program meetings that assessed the students progress in the classroom
Organized and directed a Back to School Night for all family members
McGaheysville Elementary School, McGaheysville, VA
Practicum Student Teacher, Second Grade, September-December 2013
Received an excellent evaluation from cooperating teacher
Taught one lesson in each subject (math, social studies, science, and language arts)
Assembled four complete lesson plans through James Madison Universitys Lesson Plan Outline (See
http://www.jmu.edu/coe/eere/other-info/PRACLessonPlanREV.pdf)
Led a spelling group during a reading block by explaining directions on the spelling work assigned during class
Taught and motivated students when cooperating teacher was absent, by taking over the substitute teachers roles
and responsibilities, implementing the lesson plans for the day
Wilson Elementary School, Fishersville, VA
Practicum Student Teacher, Kindergarten, September-December 2012
Gained exposure to all facets of teaching in an elementary school classroom, to include lesson planning,
behavioral management, effective communication, among other topics
Researched and wrote a case study about a childs emotional, physical, psychological, and academic development
Planned and taught an integrated, science and reading, lesson on the Earths seasons
Facilitated six learning centers on varying themes such as housekeeping, puzzles, wooden blocks, Legos, and more
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Southern Conference on Children, Statesboro, GA
Attendee, January 2016
Participated in engaging sessions on infusing math language and literacy into the classroom, environmental
education through creative exploration, ways to teach STEM to preschoolers through regular household items,
among other topics
Georgia Child Care Association, Alpharetta, GA
Member, December 2015
Receives ongoing professional development about young learners
Virginia Council for Learning Disabilities Conference, Blacksburg, VA
Attendee, March 2014
Participated in engaging sessions on instructional strategies, students with learning disabilities, brain-based
learning, student engagement, STEM education, mobile learning, apps for literacy, among other topics
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Day, Harrisonburg, VA
Station Leader, February 2014
Led an elementary science station, utilizing crafts, that taught children the purpose and functionality of windsocks
HOBBIES/INTERESTS

Spending time with family and friends

Hiking, biking, and anything outdoors
Page 2 of 2

Scrapbooking life events

Yoga