Kelsey Whipple
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TEACHING INTERESTS & SKILLS
Elementary Education, grades K-6
Special Education, grades K-6
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
College of Saint Mary, Omaha, NE
Bachelor of Science Degree, Anticipated Graduation December 2015, Dean’s List
Majors: Elementary Education and Special Education
Special Education Coursework: Guidance and Classroom Management; Law and Ethical Issues in Special Education; Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners; Critical Issues in Special Education; Assessment of Diverse Learners; Instructional Strategies: Inclusive Practice; Learners with Mild/Moderate Handicaps; Diagnosis and Evaluation of Reading
Metropolitan Community College, Omaha NE, 2012-2013
STUDENT TEACHING
First Grade, Rumsey Station Elementary School, Papillion NE, Fall 2015 (10 weeks)
FIELD EXPERIENCES (In excess of 200 hours)
Practica Placements Include:
Portal Elementary, Papillion NE, Special Education; Tara Heights Elementary, Papillion NE, Special Education; Patriot Elementary, Papillion NE, Special Education; Conestoga Elementary, Omaha NE, Fourth Grade; Crestridge Elementary, Omaha NE, Special Education, Sixth Grade; Crestview Village, La Vista NE, Kindergarten to Sixth Grade; Gateway Elementary, Omaha NE, First Grade
ACTIVITIES & EMPLOYMENT
Aide, Kids Club, Papillion La Vista Public School, 2012-2013
Behavior Specialist, Children’s Respite Care Center, Omaha NE, 2015-2015
Youth Basketball Referee and Supervisor, Papillion Recreation Organization, Papillion NE, 2008-2015
Volunteer Youth Softball Coach, Nebraska Quakes Softball, 2015
Student Education Association of Nebraska Chapter Treasurer
Attended Outreach to Teach and Student Education Association of Nebraska Delegate Assembly
PROFESSIONAL MATERIALS
References are available upon request
[email protected]
TEACHING INTERESTS & SKILLS
Elementary Education, grades K-6
Special Education, grades K-6
- Extracurricular Coaching: Softball
- Attended Nebraska Education Technology Association conference for technology course
- Facilitated Nebraska Statewide Assessment testing
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
College of Saint Mary, Omaha, NE
Bachelor of Science Degree, Anticipated Graduation December 2015, Dean’s List
Majors: Elementary Education and Special Education
Special Education Coursework: Guidance and Classroom Management; Law and Ethical Issues in Special Education; Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners; Critical Issues in Special Education; Assessment of Diverse Learners; Instructional Strategies: Inclusive Practice; Learners with Mild/Moderate Handicaps; Diagnosis and Evaluation of Reading
Metropolitan Community College, Omaha NE, 2012-2013
STUDENT TEACHING
First Grade, Rumsey Station Elementary School, Papillion NE, Fall 2015 (10 weeks)
- Planned and organized a variety of instructional units for a first grade classroom
- Guided student learning in whole group, small group, and guided reading instruction
- Designed and adapted lessons to create more engaging learning opportunities
- Collaborated with first grade team to plan instruction that meets the needs of all students
- Observed and monitored student learning and documented the results in a case study
- Sponsored and supported students through assemblies, Creating Relationships Everyone Wins (CREW) time, and whole school fundraisers
- Adapted curriculum to meet the needs of individual students
- Collaborated with general education teachers to implement instruction
- Optimized student progress through explicit one-on-one or small group instruction
- Participated in Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings
- Monitored and Assessed student progress through objective documentation
- Worked to meet student needs through Picture Expression Communication (PECs)
FIELD EXPERIENCES (In excess of 200 hours)
Practica Placements Include:
Portal Elementary, Papillion NE, Special Education; Tara Heights Elementary, Papillion NE, Special Education; Patriot Elementary, Papillion NE, Special Education; Conestoga Elementary, Omaha NE, Fourth Grade; Crestridge Elementary, Omaha NE, Special Education, Sixth Grade; Crestview Village, La Vista NE, Kindergarten to Sixth Grade; Gateway Elementary, Omaha NE, First Grade
- Implemented small group instruction to optimize students’ learning
- Designed a case study to demonstrate a struggling student’s growth and learning
- Strengthened teaching confidence through co-teaching with the cooperating teacher
- Collaborated and co-taught lessons to facilitate a positive learning environment
- Created and planned instructional units (fifth grade government and science)
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students
ACTIVITIES & EMPLOYMENT
Aide, Kids Club, Papillion La Vista Public School, 2012-2013
Behavior Specialist, Children’s Respite Care Center, Omaha NE, 2015-2015
Youth Basketball Referee and Supervisor, Papillion Recreation Organization, Papillion NE, 2008-2015
Volunteer Youth Softball Coach, Nebraska Quakes Softball, 2015
Student Education Association of Nebraska Chapter Treasurer
Attended Outreach to Teach and Student Education Association of Nebraska Delegate Assembly
PROFESSIONAL MATERIALS
References are available upon request