STUDENT WITH EDUCATION MAJOR
Adam Foster
700 College Street, Box 0000
fostera@stu.beloit.edu
111 State Street
Beloit, WI 53511
San Francisco, CA 11111
(608) 555-0000
(412) 555-0000
OBJECTIVE
To secure an elementary teaching position. Particular interest in science and after-school wellness programs.
EDUCATION
Beloit College, Beloit, Wisconsin
Indicate subject
Bachelor of Science in Education: Natural Sciences and Mathematics, May 2009
specializations.
Wisconsin Education Certification: Elementary and Middle School (Grades 1-9)
Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.4/4.0
Education G.P.A.: 3.9/4.0
Use “Teaching Experience” as a
Honors and Awards:
heading to bring attention to
Beloit College Presidential Scholar (four year merit-based)
your related experience. List
Cargill Scholar (one year merit-based)
teaching and classroom
Dean’s List (3 terms)
assistant positions at all schools,
including Beloit College.
TEACHING
Todd Elementary School, Beloit, Wisconsin
EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher: Fall 2007-present
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Teach sixth grade class of 23 students; have full duties of cooperating teacher
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Create and evaluate daily lesson plans, structuring the curriculum to address students’ individual needs
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Emphasize productive thinking and problem solving skills
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Stress the importance of writing in math and science in addition to other subject areas
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Practice the writing process, peer editing, content development and portfolio evaluation in the language arts
curriculum
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If the work you did was
Use real world examples and application to reinforce content and skills
completed in the past, use a
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Created a cross-curricular, whole language theme unit entitled Adaptations
past-tense verb.
Classroom Assistant: Spring 2007
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Assisted in a self contained, special education classroom for mentally handicapped third graders
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Independently tutored students in all academic areas
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Developed personal relationships with students through counseling on social, academic and emotional concerns
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Worked with students from multiple socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
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Researched and completed an extensive educational case history for one student, resulting in full mainstream to
a second grade classroom
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If your teaching
Gained positive classroom management skills
experience is
limited, you may
Department of Education, Beloit College, Beloit, Wisconsin
consider adding a
Teaching Assistant: Spring 2006
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“Supporting
Attended classes and assisted professor in an educational psychology course
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Experience” section
Recorded student attendance
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and listing your non-
Participated in and led multiple class activities and discussions
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education related
Communicated with professor on progress of the class
work experience.
Department of Chemistry, Beloit College, Beloit, Wisconsin
Teaching Assistant: Fall 2005
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Assisted professor in laboratory exercises and evaluations for introductory chemistry class
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Served as a liaison between students and professor
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Independently held weekly study sessions with 8-10 students
LEADERSHIP
Alpha Sigma Tau: Treasurer, 2005-present; Social Chair, 2006-2007
ACTIVITIES
Habitat for Humanity: Volunteer, 2006-present
Beloit College Intramural Athletics: Softball, Volleyball and Raquetball, 2005-2007
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