Jessica L.

Harrington
4780 Old K7 Highway • Shawnee, Kansas 66226 • 913-850-8949 • jharrington@gus.pittstate.edu

EDUCATION
Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, Kansas
 Bachelor of Science in Education Anticipated: December 2018
 Major: Elementary Education K-6
 Cumulative GPA: 4.0
 Licensure Anticipated: December 2018
 Completed Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching: K-6
Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching Olathe, Kansas
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Clearwater Creek Elementary, 1 grade August 2018-Present
 Developed and taught engaging lessons within all content areas
 Established positive relationships with students to help create a safe and welcoming learning
environment
 Effectively used classroom management skills resulting in decreased behavioral issues and
increased student engagement

Internship Weir, Kansas

Southeast Elementary, Kindergarten January 2018-May 2018
 Assisted in a Kindergarten classroom, 8 to 10 hours per week
 Assumed daily responsibilities in coordination with cooperating teacher
 Taught students reading and writing in small groups and individually
 Created and implemented detailed lesson plans across the curriculum

Field Experience II Girard, Kansas

R.V. Haderlein Elementary, 5th grade January 2017-May 2017
 Observed and worked with students in small groups three hours per week
 Strengthened students’ reading fluency and comprehension by conducting engaging reading
groups
 Created and implemented lesson plans specifically designed for reading and social studies

Field Experience I Frontenac, Kansas

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Frank Layden Elementary, 2 grade September 2016-December 2016
 Observed a second-grade classroom three hours per week to gain experience in the classroom
 Worked with individuals on math and science to increase their understanding of the subjects
WORK EXPEREINCE
Child Care Provider Shawnee, Kansas
Nanny for Tiffany Vogel June 2014-August 2017
 Cared for two elementary school aged boys by tutoring, providing food, entertainment, and
transportation during the summer

Child Care Provider Shawnee, Kansas

Nanny for Julie Bauer June 2014-August 2014
 Cared for one third grade boy by providing food, entertainment, and transportation services

ACADEMIC AWARDS AND HONORS

 Teacher of Promise Nominee Fall 2018
 Academic Achievement Award 2015-Present
 A Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) Fall 2015-Present
 Berdean Eaton Elementary Education Scholarship Fall 2018
 Scott F. Davis Education Scholarship Fall 2017-Spring 2018
 Student Study Abroad Experience Summer 2017

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
 Kansas National Education Association September 2018-Present
 Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor Society in Education) October 2016-Present
 National Society of Leadership and Success Spring 2016-Present
 Phi Eta Sigma (National Honor Society) Spring 2016-Present
 Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Spring 2017-Spring 2018

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Classroom Volunteer Shawnee, Kansas
Mize Elementary January 2017- May 2017
 Volunteered in first and second grade classrooms once a week
 Helped students improve their math facts and sight words
 Assisted teachers in their classrooms
Friends Helping Friends Pittsburg, Kansas
Westside Elementary February 2016-May 2017
 Mentored a student once a week to guide them through difficulties taking place in their life
Girl Scout Camp Tonganoxie, Kansas
Girl Scouts of America Summer 2008-Summer 2016
 Designed and implemented various activities for elementary aged children at Tongawood Day
Camp
 Held leadership responsibilities and modeled the Girl Scout values