Resume



Tracy D. Hutchens

Personal Data:
    ·    Born – April 23, 1981

Address and Phone Number:
    ·    2933 Indian Heaps Road
         East Bend, NC 27018
    ·    (336) 961-2531
    ·     t_hutchens@hotmail.com
Education:
    ·   Bachelor of Arts Degree, Elementary Education K-6
        Appalachian State University
        Boone, NC
        May, 2002

Certificates Held:
    ·    Major Area – Elementary Education K-6
    ·    Minor Area – Psychology

Experience:
    ·   Student Teaching at Fall Creek Elementary School, East Bend, NC, Spring 2002.  Cooperating teacher: Mrs. June                  Hayes.  During this experience, I worked with a 3rd grade class.  I observed, assisted, and taught students at a 3rd
        grade level.  I implemented Literature Circles, an Interdisciplinary Unit that accommodates different instructional
        reading levels, designed to increase reading success and comprehension.  I used IRIs and WRIs as an assessment to
        determine the instructional levels of my students.  I taught the writing process, through modeling rough drafts and the                 revision cycle with examples of other writings, to help students understand the importance of drafting and revision.  I                 practiced shared writing with my students to help them gain an appreciation for others writing and to open them to new             ideas from their classmates.  I implemented the use of the Natural Math strategy to ensure understanding new concepts
        and to enable students to discover the meaning and connections in Math on their own.  I also integrated other subjects
        such as Social Studies and Science into my teaching as much as possible, to open students minds up to new ideas and             things that we need to learn in order to function in society.

    ·   Internship at Mabel Elementary School, Zionville, NC, Fall, 2001.  Cooperating teacher: Ms. Susan Brookshire. 
        During this experience, I worked with a 1st grade class.  I observed, assisted, and taught students at a 1st grade level
        in order to prepare myself for student teaching.  Throughout the semester I worked in small groups with the students with
        reading and math concepts.  I had the advantage of seeing how the students progressed throughout the semester in these         subject areas.  I also taught a Mathematical Investigations Unit over the period of one week.  I was introducing
        geometrical shapes and concepts to the students.  I also helped the students to expand in their writings techniques.  I                 assisted the students in music, art, P. E. and in the computer lab.  I also provided assistance to my cooperating teacher
        in any way necessary.      

    ·   C I 2800 Tutoring at Hardin Park Elementary School, Boone, NC, Summer 2000.  Throughout the semester I tutored             three first grade students every afternoon for a couple of weeks.  This allowed me to work one on one with the
        students, to help the better understand their homework and what concepts were being taught. I helped each student to             improve their reading skills by letting them read to me every afternoon.  Then we proceeded on to playing math and letter         games to build these different concepts and understandings.  We did art projects together that involved drawing and                 coloring.  My main goal for this was to getting to know children and becoming comfortable helping and teaching them
        new concepts.   

    ·  High School Internship at East Bend Elementary School, East Bend, NC, Spring 1998.  Cooperating teacher: Mrs.                  Candace Dinkins.  Throughout the semester I observed and assisted a kindergarten class in any way possible.  I
       worked in small groups with the students, helping them complete activities for class.  I taught a small science lesson to
       the students on sinking and floating.  I assisted the students in music, P. E., and art.  I also provided assistance to my                cooperating teacher in any way necessary.    

Activities and Interest:
    ·    Employment: Jostens, Winston Salem, NC, Summer 2000.
    ·    Employment: Baby-sat for 3 children, Summer 1998 – present.
    ·    Hobbies: Clogging, Swimming, Softball, Volleyball

Honors:
    ·    Dean’s List
    ·    Kappa Delta Pi
    ·    Phi Alpha Theta

Professional Memberships:
    ·    Prospective Teachers of Mathematics Association (PTMA)
    ·    Vice President, Appalachian Clogging Club

Career Objectives:
    ·    Seeking a K-6 teaching position.

References:
    ·   Mrs. Betty Dishman
        Appalachian State University
        preston@boone.net

    ·   Mrs. Beth Frye
        Appalachian State University
        befrye@hotmail.com

    ·   Mr. Jeff Goodman
        Appalachian State University
        goodmanjm@appstate.edu

    ·   Ms. Susan Brookshire
        1st Grade Classroom Teacher
        Mabel Elementary School
        (828) 297-2512

    ·   Dr. Woody Trathen
        Department of Language, Reading, and Exceptionalities
        Appalachian State University
        trathenwr@appstate.edu

    ·   Dr. Pamela Schram
        Department of Curriculum and Instruction
        Appalachian State University
        schrampw@appstate.edu