Maya Kruger
1536 Hewitt Ave. MB 1263
St. Paul, Minnesota 55104
(651) 212-0522
Objective
To always do my best with my best—no matter what challenge is presented to me; to put forth a positive attitude and be optimistic even when the job gets stressful; to continue to be a lifelong learner and to always seek to improve myself and my surroundings.
Qualifications
**Secondary Social Studies License (Filefolder #451884, exp 06-30-15)
**PreK-Adult Short Call Substitute Teacher’s License (Filefolder #451884, exp 06-30-14)
Red Cross certifications:
First Aid, Child and infant CPR, Adult CPR, Lifeguard training
Domestic Violence and the Media Presentation certification (To teach/present issues)
Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
Certified Nurses Aid
Education
**Hamline University August 2005-May 2009 with a B.A. in Social Studies (Political Science focus), a B.A. in Human Development, and a minor in Secondary Education
Skagit Valley C.C. July/August 2003, 2004
Universidad de GranadaJanuary 2007-April 2007
Experience
January 2010-Present
Teachers On CallBloomington, MN 55437 952-703-3719
-My responsibility is to fill in for teachers or teachers aides by taking attendance, administering lessons, monitoring student behavior, assessing progress, and improvising where necessary. In this position, I worked with children as young as three months old and students as old as 18 in educational settings where I would teach subjects ranging from math and science to social studies and language arts.
January 2009-May 2009
A+ Tutors Woodbury, MN 55125 651-738-0149
-Help students who do not meet the “No Child Left Behind” standards in reading and math by creating individualized lessons geared to help them improve and develop their reading, math, and test taking skills. Includes working with ESL students, and students with disabilities.
October 2005-Present
Sexual Offense Services of Ramsey County St Paul, MN 55105 651-643-3022
-Answer a crisis line
-Provide resources and information to persons affected by sexual assault
-Provide personal outreaches to Regions Hospital in Saint Paul
-Ensure sound practices during hospital visits
February 2006-December 2008
Tutoring St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN
-In-school tutoring at World Cultures Elementary, Cleveland Middle School, Nellie Stone Johnson,
Murray Junior High, and Hancock Elementary
-After-school Program tutoring at Cleveland Middle School
-Tutoring in Math, science, and reading comprehension
May 2005-August 2007
Port of Friday Harbor Friday Harbor, WA 98250 360-378-2688
-Cashier, reservations/customer service
-Office organization
-Sign Making
-VHF radio control for marina coordinating
-Boat handling
November 2005-April 2006
Vector Marketing Eagan and Surrounding Areas
-Independent contractor for kitchen product sales (Cutco)
-set up meetings
-promotion of product
-sales paperwork
March 2004-June 2005
The Bistro Garden Friday Harbor, WA 98250
-Server/hostess/buser/dishwasher
-Register duties
December 2003-August 2007
Spirit Tree Gifts Friday Harbor, WA 98250
-Cashier
-Inventory
-Excel
October 2002-August 2003 Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Island’s Convalescent Center
-Caring for elderly individuals by feeding, dressing, changing, and mobilizing individuals through
personalized care.
Various months 2001-2009
Nanny Friday Harbor, WA 98250
-Childcare for 5 children ages 7 months-9 years
-Planning daily enrichment programs/tutoring
-Cooking/Cleaning
-Monitoring a budget
July 1999-July 2001
Babysitter for Child with Cerebral Palsy Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
-Feeding tube
-Diaper changing
-Physical Activity planning
-Administration of medication
Achievements
Dean’s List: Hamline University 2005-2009; graduated Cum Laude May 2009
Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society 2008
Scholastic awards for being an athlete & an honor student with a GPA of 3.2 or above 2001-2002
Scholastic awards for being in drama & an honor student with a GPA of 3.2 or above 2001-2005
Math and science academic awards 2002-2003
Scholarships for volunteer service, academic achievement, and passion for teacher education
Interests
Reading, writing, drawing, hiking/running, travelling, teaching, learning about different cultures, food, and volunteering at animal shelters, child care centers, food drives, and homeless shelters.
References
Personal References-
Anya Kruger (Sister) 651-315-3086
Tim Spaulding (Family Friend) 360-378-3989
Jean Strait (Professor at Hamline University) 651-523-2872
Business References-
Tami Hayes (Harbormaster, Port of Friday Harbor) 360-378-2688
Cathy Siegal (Volunteer Coordinator, S.O.S.) 651-643-3009
Dayna Lowe (Owner, Spirit Tree Gifts & Non Profit) 360-378-8330
Sarah Hick (Student teaching supervisor) 651-523-2761
Beth Kallestad (Cooperating teacher) 651-293-8940x216