Education
B.A., Elementary Education, Appalachian State University, December 2002.

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

Experience
Student Teaching, Mabel Elementary School, Zionville, NC, Fall 2001.  Cooperating teacher:  Mrs. Diane Butts.  During this experience, I observed, assisted, and taught students at a third grade level.  I implemented Literature Circles, an Interdisciplinary Unit that accommodates different instructional reading levels, designed to increase reading success and comprehension.  I taught the writing process, modeling rough drafts and the revision cycle with examples of my own writings, to help students appreciate the importance of drafting and revision.  I practiced shared writing to develop student appreciation for other’s work and to help them find new horizons through other people’s ideas and points of view.  I implemented the use of the Natural Math strategy to ensure understanding of new concepts and to enable students to discover the meaning and connections in Mathematics on their own.  I also made use of the IRI, WRI, and ERSI assessment instruments to determine the instructional level of my students.

Internship, Beech Mountain Elementary School, Elk Park, NC, Spring 2001.  Cooperating teacher:  Mrs. Tonya McKinney.  During this experience, I worked with fourth and fifth grade students.  This was an opportunity to prepare myself for student teaching.  I observed, assisted, and taught these students to become more familiar with these grade and developmental levels.  I helped implement Literature Circles and led a lower level reading group in increasing fluency.  I gave the students practice using a thesaurus in writing poetry and recreating stories.  I helped students develop their understanding of Math concepts by using techniques that made sense to them, such as “building” in division.  I practiced using the IRI, WRI, and ERSI assessment instruments and used the DRTA format to introduce new books for Literature Circles.  I assisted the students in art, music, and their talent show.  I also provided assistance to my cooperating teacher in any way necessary.

Assistant Teacher, Lucy Brock Child Development Center, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608, 2000.  During this experience, I worked with pre-school children from the ages of three to five.  I helped them become acclimated to a structured school day routine.  This included playtime and the responsibility of cleaning up, whole group instruction, lunch etiquette, naptime, and teaching common courtesy, respect, and consideration for others.  I assisted in exposing the children to new objects, ideas, and experiences.

Volunteered with Inner-city Kids Camp, Roaring Gap, NC, Summer 2000.  During this experience, I worked with a group of kids ranging in ages from five to twelve.  This camp experience provided an opportunity for these children to temporarily escape from the city and gain an appreciation of the outdoors.  I assisted the children in many games and outdoor activities.
 
Activities and Interests
Student Employment (Art Department Office & Lucy Brock Child Development Center)
Volunteering for Community Service Program
Hobbies:  Exercising, Hiking, Reading, Canoeing, Horseback Riding, Ceramics

Honors
Chancellor’s List
Dean’s List
Continuing and Non-Traditional Student Scholarship
Junior/Senior Reich College of Education Scholarship

Professional Memberships
Alpha Chi
Phi Eta Sigma
Kappa Delta Pi
Students of the North Carolina Association of Educators (SNCAE)
Prospective Teachers of Mathematics Association (PTMA)

Instructional Technology Skills
Technology Portfolio @ www.appstate.ced.edu/~goodmanj.com
Create word processing documents, create and edit web pages, access information on Internet and World Wide Web, use of scanners and Adobe Photoshop program, create movies using I-Movie and Audio Grabber programs.

Career Objectives
Seeking K-6 position

References
Betty Dishman
Appalachian State University
preston@boone.net

Dr. Jeff Fletcher
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Appalachian State University
fletchrjo@appstate.edu

Beth Frye
Appalachian State University
befrye@hotmail.com

Jeff Goodman
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Appalachian State University
goodmanjm@appstate.edu

Tonya McKinney
4th-5th Classroom Teacher
Beech Mountain Elementary School
(828) 963-8220

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

Dr. Bob Schlagal
Department of Language, Reading, and Exceptionalities
Appalachian State University
schlagalrc@appstate.edu