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Alise M FarrellCurrent Address: 950 31st Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

Phone: (563) 271- 9204 Email: Alise.Farrell.ed@gmail.com

EDUCATIONDrake University, Des Moines, IABachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

Graduation: August 2012Cumulative GPA: 3.35/4.00 Education GPA: 3.6/4.00Endorsements: K-12 English as a Second Language; K-8 Reading; Unified Early Childhood

STUDENT TEACHINGDrake University Head Start, Ames, IA, March 19, 2012 Present3-5 year old Preschool

Created age and developmentally appropriate lessons and activities in areas of Literacy, Math, Science,dental and mental health, and nutrition based on GOLD Standards and Iowa Common Core Curriculum for33 students

Worked one-on-one with 5 English as a Second Language students in daily activities and lessons

Used Ages and Stages Questionnaires, anecdotal notes, and developmental checklists to assess studentssocial and emotional development and approaches to learning

Brubaker Elementary, Des Moines, IA, January 2012 March 9, 2012Kindergarten

Developed and implemented a thematic and integrated curriculum in Guided Reading, Shared Reading,Math, Social Studies, and Literacy for 24 students based on Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI), IowaCommon Core Standards and Des Moines Public Schools Standards

Assisted Autistic students, Intellectually Disabled students, and Behavior students with curriculum as well ascommunication and social skills

Implemented daily formative informal assessments, as well as formative and summative formal assessmentssuch as Running Records

Collaborated and work flexibly with other colleagues and teachers to reach goals set for students

Integrated technology such as I Pad and computers into daily routines

Worked closely with mentor to design and implement Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

Attended Professional Development meetings and seminars for ongoing education

RELATED EXPERIENCEYMCA Youth and Development Coordinator, Davenport, IA, September 2007 June 2011

Organized and directed after school programs, no school day programs and summer day camp for 40-50children ages 4 to 13

Planned structured schedules including various arts and crafts, gym time, swim time, and fieldtrips

Developed recreational and educational, age-appropriate lesson plans such as: Sports & Exercise,Homework Assistance, and Arts & Crafts

Created brochures, program books and newsletters weekly for families and members

Worked closely with director for payroll and staffing, data entry, and registrationIndependent Child Care, Des Moines, IA September 2008 Present

Paulsen Family, 2 children ages 4 and 6

TECHNICALMAC Computers - Microsoft Office 2008: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

HONORS AND INVOLVEMENT Drake University Academic Deans List 2009-2011

Kappa Kappa Gamma Womens Fraternity, 2008-Present, Academic Committee, Intramural Chair

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