Erin Louise Herndobler
354 Catherine Court
Monmouth, OR97361
541-908-4736
OBJECTIVE
SeekingaK-6 teaching positionin theMedfordSchool District 549C.
EDUCATION
B.A., Early Childhood/Elementary EducationJune 2007
WesternOregonUniversity, Monmouth, OR
Focus areas; Art, Language arts.
Academic Honor Roll, ESOL Endorsement
SouthMedfordHigh School GraduateJune 2003
EXPERIENCE
Student TeacherMay 2006- March 2007
Columbus Elementary, 2nd grade, McMinnville, OR
Collaborated with support staff and other teachers to develop effective lesson plans, analyzed effectiveness of behavioral strategies in a second grade classroom, adapted lesson plans for English language learners, Incorporated GLAD strategies in classroom instruction, assessedthe students’ prior and post knowledge of lessons usingdistrict, state and national standards, interacted with students individually and in groups, brainstormed strategies to deal with problems in daily classroom settings, developed developmentally appropriate a unit on wellness.
Teacher AssistantDecember 2005 –March 2005
Monmouth Elementary, 3rd grade, Monmouth, OR
Observed educational styles to incorporate into own development. Assisted teacher by grading and filing class work, instructed and managed small groups of students, worked with students individually on reading, math and cursive. Observed approaches to bilingual education techniques. Worked with students individually and in groups, learned adaptation is necessary for the classroom.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Alternative Break LeaderSeptember 2006- January 2007
WOU Alternative Winter Break, Portland, Oregon
Organized trip for 10 college students to volunteer in various volunteer organizations around the Portland area. Collaborated with different volunteer services including; OMSI, Habitat for Humanity, and Oregon Food Bank. Designed appropriate reflections and groups activities for participants.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance VolunteerDecember 2006
Pearlington, Mississippi
Collaborated with a small group of college students and community members to arrange a service learning trip to Mississippi. Educated community members on the need for volunteers in the GulfCoast region. Worked as a team to aide the town of Pearlington, Mississippi in reconstructing their community after Hurricane Katrina.
United Methodists Committee on Relief VolunteerSeptember 2005 – March 2006
Co-Leader, WOU Alternative Winter Break, New Orleans, Louisiana
Organized student trip for 10-12 college students to aide Hurricane Katrina victims. Collaborated with WillametteUniversity’s Take a Break program. Actively listened to the experiences of the hurricane victims. Adapted to working in a large group. Experienced the effects of a natural disaster on a community. Created and facilitated reflection activities for the group. Coped with harsh environments. Received a leadership award in Service Learning and Career Development.