Resume ~ Anna M. Nelson Page 1

Anna M. Nelson

32704 State Hwy A|Greentop, MO 63546

(660) 342-4066

Special Skills

~Enthusiastic passion for education and student achievement.

~Sharp ability to learn and adapt quickly.

~Organized work habits focus on efficient and appropriate production and documentation to meet deadlines.

~Very good grammar and communication skills.

~Goal-oriented, setting highly attainable goals for self and students.

~Able to work well independently and/or with co-workers.

Employment

August 2009 to June 2010 – AdairCountyR-I School District, 600 Rombauer Ave, Novinger, MO63559, Supervisor: Angela Meintz

Paraprofessional in third grade classroom (Dec-June). Teaching a small group of 12 reading and math; assisting teacher in classroom.

One on One paraprofessional for two students (Aug –Dec). Assisting students with classroom activities and modifying teacher’s lesson to meet the needs of students in execution of IEP’s.

December 2008 to June 2009 – Adair County R-II School District, 205 West Dewey, Brashear, MO63533, Supervisor: Shelly Shipman

Paraprofessional in fourth grade classroom. Assisting teacher in classroom and assisting in execution of IEP’s.

April 2008 to December 2008 – Northeast Missouri Community Action Agency, 1011 South Jamison, Kirksville, MO63501, Supervisor: Cindy Higgins

Center Supervisor at Schuyler County Head Start for four months. Staff management and case management for Head Start families.

Gained valuable experience working with different typesof customers and data entry.

Secretary to the executive director for four months. Duties included: filing, document composition, and compiling community assessment.

November 2006 to March 2008 – Heart to Heart Childcare, 1702 N Elson, Kirksville, MO 63501, Supervisor: Gail Johnson

Only Teacher in a 3 year old room. Implementing the lead teacher’s lesson plans and creating a warm and comforting environment for the children.

Assistant teacher in a Head Start approved room of 1 to 2 year olds. Implementing the Lead teacher’s lesson plans and creating hands on learning experiences

Worked as a floater gaining experience with all ages of children, using hands on learning with water tables and other creative learning tools.

May 2003 to August 2005 - Arthur Rice Contracting, 8300 Hillers Creek Drive, New Bloomfield, MO 65063, Supervisor: Arthur Rice

Construction worker in home construction. Assisted with all levels of home construction including excavation, concrete work, framing, plumbing and electrical, painting and siding. Operation of hand tools, tractor, hi-lift and backhoe.

Education

August 2008 to December 2010 – Buena VistaUniversity, Ottumwa, IA –Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education.

  • Student teaching placements completed at:

Brashear Elementary, Fifth Grade, Louise Smith

Kirksville Primary, First Grade, Becky Johnson

August 2007 to May 2008 – MoberlyAreaCommunity College, Kirksville, MO – course of study toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education.

August 2004 to July 2006 – Truman State University, Kirksville, MO

2004 Graduate of New Bloomfield High School, New Bloomfield, MO – graduated 5th in graduating class with college preparatory curriculum. A+ program graduate.

References
Kirksville Primary
Becky Johnson
1815 E. Hamilton
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-5691 / Adair County R-I
Angela Meintz
600 Rombauer Ave
Novinger, MO 63559
(660)488-6411 / Adair County R-II
Louise Smith
205 West Dewey
Brashear, MO 63533
(660) 323-5272
U. S. Departmentof Agriculture
Robbie Rader
State Road T
Edina, MO63537
(660) 342-6521 / Jefferson City Engineer
Arthur Rice
8300 Hillers Creek Drive
New Bloomfield, MO65063
(573) 491-3684