Education

B.A. English and French Education

University of Northern Iowa

M.A. (projected spring 2013) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/Applied Linguistics

Iowa State University

Experience

Teaching Experience

• Iowa State University
  • Graduate Assistant: August 2011- present
    • Teach English 150 (Freshman composition class)
    • Plan and implement lessons geared toward improving the reading, writing and critical thinking skills of students from a variety of backgrounds and majors
• Washington High School, Cedar Rapids, IA
  • English, French and Computer Skills Teacher: August 2006 – June 2011
    • Taught French II, French III, 10th grade Language Arts, US Humanities and Computer Overview
    • Planned, developed and carried out lessons focused on developing student reading, writing, listening, speaking and critical thinking skills in native and foreign language
• Discover Summer School, Cedar Rapids, IA
  • French Teacher: June 2007 – July 2010
    • Taught an introductory French course to gifted elementary students
• Cedar Rapids Community Schools, Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Tutor: November 2008-May 2009
    • Provided at-home tutoring for a student in English and French
    • Administered tests and developed plan of study for other subject areas
    • Coordinated with other teachers to assure support and success of student
• University of Northern Iowa
  • Writing Center Tutor: Fall 2002-Spring 2005
    • Assisted university students with a variety of writing assignments as a one-on-one tutor
    • Aided English Language Learners with communication issues
    • Presented information on the writing process and documentation styles to college classes across campus