OBJECTIVE:  Seeking an entry-level teaching position with an elementary school that will benefit from my education and skills and provide mentoring and furthering of my professional expertise.
 

QUALIFICATIONS
A recent elementary education graduate of a university which exemplifies teacher education.  Completed student teaching and an internship in the North Carolina public school system.  Gained valuable experience counseling young children during the past four summers.
 

EDUCATION
1996-2000 Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Psychology Concentration Appalachian State University
 

EMPLOYMENT
1997, 1998, 2000      Senior Counselor, High Point YMCA Camp Cheerio
Supervised 10-12 elementary and middle school children in all activities, including bedtimes, meals, and field trips.  Served as a guide and mentor to children, teaching them skills in outdoor and sporting activities and ensuring their emotional and spiritual well-being.

1999  Head Counselor, High Point YMCA Camp Cheerio
Supervised all counselors and cabins, conducted staff training, attended to parent concerns and public relations, supervised out-of-camp trips, acted as a problem-solver and mentor for counselors.

HONORS &
ACTIVITIES
        N.C. Prospective Teachers Scholarship recipient
        Cleveland County NCAE Scholarship recipient
        A.S.U. Dean’s List
        Alpha Phi Sorority
           Offices-Chaplin
            Alumni relations
        Kappa Delta Pi- International honor society in Education
        Order of Omega- Greek academic honor society
        Rho Lambda- Greek academic honor society
        Alpha Chi- National honor society
 

TEACHING
EXPERIENCE
 1997      Blowing Rock School- 6th grade reading tutor
2000  Bethel School- Internship 4th grade
2000 (fall)  Springmore Elementary School- 3rd grade student teacher.