Emily Whiteis

1209 18th St. NE, Austin, MN 55912 | 507-438-5558 | ejwhiteis09@gmail.com

Objective: To obtain a teaching position in Education: Winona State University | May

a community fostering student growth by 2017 | Major: Elementary Education K-6,
supporting the diverse needs of students in a Bachelor of Science in Teaching | Riverland
positive learning environment. Community College | August 2013 | Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Associates in Arts |

Professional Experience: I.J. Holton Intermediate School, Neveln

Elementary, School, Sumner Elementary School, Southgate Elementary
School, Woodson Kindergarten Center, Austin, MN. September 2015 April
2017

Student Teaching Fifth grade

Used a variety of classroom management strategies
Enforced routines and classroom procedures
Assisted students with diverse academic, social, and emotional needs
Conferenced with students on reading comprehension and strategies
Tracked students fluency progress
Created lesson plans with guidance from cooperating teacher
Differentiated instruction when necessary
Collaborated with team teachers
Carried out day to day tasks e.g. attendance, daily schedule, prep for lesson, materials

Student Teaching First grade

Practiced and enforced classroom management strategies
Implemented and practiced the social curriculum as part of the everyday routine
Led greeting and morning meeting
Assessed students letter recognition and word knowledge
Benchmarked three students reading level under the supervision of my cooperating teacher
Developed and taught six connected lesson plans in science and social studies
Co-taught and taught at least four math lessons independently

Fifth Grade - FOCUS: STEM

Bubbleology Unit: observed teaching strategies and assisted student learning, planned and organized
materials, collaborated as a cohort
Fourth Grade - FOCUS: Kid Watching and Development Theory; Literature Circles
Observed an individual student and addressed implications for future practice on childs physical, social,
emotional, and cognitive development in the learning environment
Co-taught literature circle, developed lesson plans and multi-faceted activities to promote student
understanding.
Third Grade - FOCUS: Developing lesson plans in math
 Collaborated with group and co-taught lesson plans provided by teaching staff
Second Grade - FOCUS: Small group literacy instruction
Developed lesson plans and correlating activities for shared and guided reading group
Co-taught math unit: coin value using addition and subtraction properties
Kindergarten - FOCUS: Literacy Development
Assisted with class literacy rotations and activities
Planned and implemented a shared reading lesson using a Big Book from the Mondo Bookshop
Curriculum

Related Professional Experience: Paraprofessional | Austin Public Schools, ISD#

492 | Nov. 2009 - June 2015|
Assisted teacher in the classroom supporting students with special needs, including students
with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Behavioral Disorder, Developmental Delay, Learning
Disability, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Other Health Disorder.
Carried out instruction to students in whole group, small group, and 1:1 on various academic,
social, and life skills activities under the supervision of the teacher.
Collaborated with the teacher on IEPs and BIPs to evaluate student progress.
Assisted setting up the classroom to accommodate individual needs of students.
Performed various administrative duties such as printing copies of lesson material, laminating,
organizing student work folders, and recording data.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet the students' varying needs and interests.
Utilized technology and supported interactive learning.

Related Activities:

COMMUNITY SERVICE: ATHLETICS:

Relay for Life Ellis Middle School Dance Team Head
Stepping out for Autism Coach 2011-2013
Clean Waterway Days Austin Packer Varsity Dance Team Assistant
Coach 2014-2015

SCHOOL SERVICE ACTIVITIES:

Tree Trust Day Southgate Elementary
Walkathon Southgate Elementary
Peer Power Partners I.J. Holton Intermediate School
Supervised Field Trips: Minnesota Zoo, Bowling, Science Museum, Farm America, The J.C. Hormel
Nature Center, Apple Orchard

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