My Resume

Allie Mason
Permanent Address 316-734-2461 Current Address
6563 Emerald Circle allie3@ksu.edu 2215 College Avenue, Apt. 333
Derby, KS 67037 Manhattan, KS 66502


OBJECTIVE


Obtain an elementary teaching position (preference of grades 3-8) where I can use my Education Degree and expand on my creativity and passion for children so that they gain the best education possible.

EDUCATION

Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS Anticipated: May 2009
Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary (Middle School Endorsement as well)
Concentration: English
G.P.A: 3.8/4.0

CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE

Morris Hill Elementary School, Fort Riley, KS Fall 2008
Practicum Experience, 2nd grade
· Delivered lessons covering social studies, reading, and language arts concepts.
· Made accommodations for students with learning disabilities, ELL students, and one mentally handicapped child.
· Assessed students in a variety of ways, to include formative and summative assessment of a Social Studies Unit.
· Recognized classroom management strategies that were effective and ineffective.

Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership, Wichita, KS June 2003-Present
Junior Facilitator, Director of Registration, Facilitator; all volunteer
Monitored high school sophomores during a week long leadership camp.
Planned and organized activities which would enhance the students' leadership qualities, to include community service, and small group activities.
Incorporated management strategies to keep students on task and focused.
Honored as a vital component of the organization.

Ogden Elementary School, Ogden, KS Spring 2008
Clinical Experience, 1st grade
Created and delivered three lessons in math and three in science.
Utilized several different strategies to cater to all learning styles in some way: kinesthetic, auditory, visual, etc.
Gained insight to classroom management strategies.
Worked with multiple math and science curriculums.

Rose Hill United Methodist Church, Rose Hill, KS
Youth Group Intern May-August 2007
Developed youth programs for Rose Hill, KS youth, ages 10 to 17.
Planned entire summer program for church's youth program, including community service projects, educational activities and instruction.
Developed and coordinated over 10 different lesson plans for Sunday school and evening programs.
Synchronized all youth activities with parents, youth and church members. Sunday school attendance increased by 30% in two months; youth program attendance increased 50%.

Assistant Teacher at Church Youth Center August 2002-March 2007
Supervised classroom of 5-10 toddlers, monitored behavior, established schedule, developed and taught curriculum to all age groups.
Monitored accomplishments and led study time for after-school programs.
Outlined entire day's activities, to include: snack and lunch time, youth interaction activities, nap time, development of visual and motor skills, etc.

Camp Horizon, Arkansas City, KS July 2007
Camp Counselor, Volunteer
Participated in Risk Management and Boundary Awareness Training.
Carried out hiking and canoe trips with Middle School Students.
Organized Bible Study lessons, craft and music time, and physical activates for the week long summer camp.
Monitored behavior and safety of students at all times.

Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS August 2006-May 2007
Moore Hall Community Assistant
Provided assistance and supervised Moore housing facility at Kansas State University.
Ensured dorm residence followed established guidelines and implemented crisis checklist when situations arose.
Praised by dorm management for quick thinking and "cool-under-pressure" attitude at all times.
Established strong rapport with entire dorm community.

Ware Elementary, Fort Riley, KS Fall 2006
Early Field Experience, 5th grade
Brainstormed with my cooperating teacher of possible lesson plan ideas in the content area of reading.
Witnessed assessment strategies that were effective.
Helped to monitor classroom behavior.
Observed different teaching strategies which catered to different learning styles.

Rose Hill Primary School, Rose Hill, KS Spring 2004
Teacher Aid, Volunteer, 2nd grade
Monitored student behavior.
Tutored students struggling with math and spelling concepts, in a one-on-one setting.
Observed students progress to report growth back to the head teacher.
Used a variety of assessment strategies while tutoring.

ACTIVITIES & HONORS

Vacation Bible School, Rose Hill, KS June 2000-Present
• Assistant Teacher
• Lead Teacher
Christian Challenge, Manhattan, KS August 2005-Present
• Served as a greeter on the leadership team.
Volunteer Work Abroad December 2007
• Served In East Asia as a missionary.
• Studied Chinese Language at a local University.
Moore Hall Governing Board, Manhattan, KS April 2006-May 2007
• Publicity and Historian