Christine M. Elkins
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Objective: To obtain a teaching position as an elementary educator.
Education:
Human Development and Family Sciences – double option in Early Childhood Development & Education, and Human Services
Accumulative GPA: 3.39
Graduation Date: March 2004
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Masters in Teaching
Accumulative GPA: 3.94
Expected Graduation Date: June 2005
Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR
Honors:
-College of Health and Human Sciences Dean’s List 2002-2003 Academic Year (3.73 GPA)
-Honor Roll: Fall 2001-Spring 2003
Relevant Experience:
Pre-service Teacher, West Verne McKinney Elementary; Hillsboro, OR
September 2004-present
Position: Student Teacher
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American Reads Program, Jefferson Elementary; Corvallis, OR
September 2001-March 2004
Position: Student/Teacher Assistant
-Worked individually and in groups with students to reinforce and strengthen reading fluency and comprehension
-Tested students individually to determine reading level at beginning of year and to ascertain progress throughout year
-Graded and recorded in-class/homework assignments
OSU Big Brother Big Sister Program; Corvallis, OR
October 2001-March 2004
Position: Volunteer
-Served as a mentor to a seven year old child
-Planned weekly two hour visits with little sister and scheduled dates/times with little’s parents
Childcare Provider; Corvallis, OR
July 2003-March 2004
Position: Nanny for two separate families, one with a 2 ½ year old boy, one with a 3 year old girl
-Gained knowledge and understanding of child development through observation
-Designed developmentally appropriate activities to promote and engage growth, interaction, and sharing
-Duties included preparing snacks/dinner, diaper changing, cleaning, and following strict daily/nightly routines
Crescent Valley High School; Corvallis, OR
January 2003-March 2003
Position: Math Tutor/Volunteer
-Worked with students in Math Learning Center
-Observed teaching techniques and interaction methods used by teachers
-Offered assistance to students when needed
Bates Preschool; Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
June 2002-December 2002
Position: Internship/Practicum
-Developed and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons in large groups and small groups based on five developmental areas observed (cognitive, language, fine motor, gross motor, social/emotional)
-Actively participated in activities with children while supervising and maintaining classroom management
-Expressed efficient communication skills with parents and families of children
Gladstone High School; Gladstone, OR
January 1999-June 1999, September 2001, December 2001, September 2002, December 2002
Position: Math Tutor/Volunteer in math classroom
-Observed lesson plans and teaching techniques used by teacher
-Graded and recorded scores for homework assignments and quizzes into Grade Machine Program
-Assisted in classroom management
-Helped students to understand math problems and answered questions
Boys and Girls Club of Corvallis; Corvallis, OR
January 2001-June 2001
Position: Assistant Leader for STARS Program
-Employed in the STARS after-school program at Hoover Elementary in Corvallis, OR
-Supervised 30-40 children with three other staff members for 2-4 hours per day
-Assisted in development of activities and actively participated in them with the children
-Built interpersonal relationships with each child and communicated with parents their child’s progress/behavior daily