Cara Lutes

4315 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50314 Phone: 612-597-4863 CaraLutes@gmail.com

Education Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa December 2015 Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary Education Endorsements: English as A Second Language/English Language Learning (K-12), Reading (K-8), Middle School Language Arts and Social Studies (5-8), Early Childhood Education (PK-K), Coaching GPA: 3.86/4.0

Uganda Study Abroad Seminar May- June 2013 Student Teaching Experience Fourth Grade Student Teacher October -December 2015 Jordan Creek Elementary, West Des Moines Community Schools, West Des Moines, Iowa ESL/ELL Student Teacher August - October 2015 Madison Elementary, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa

• Differentiated content instruction for varied linguistic and ability levels • Planned and facilitated Kindergarten through Fourth Grade small pull-out groups • Implemented Responsive Teaching Methods and Arts Integration strategies

Kindergarten Student Teacher July 2015- August 2015 Irving Elementary School, Indianola Community Schools, Indianola, Iowa

• Planned and presented lessons pertaining to literacy skills, mathematical conceptual understanding and scientific thought

• Facilitated multiple interactive, developmentally appropriate activities • Utilized and adapted curriculum to fit needs of all learners • Implemented Whole Brain Teaching Strategies

Practicum Experience High School ESL Classroom, 10 hours Spring 2015 East High School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa Preschool Classroom, 15 hours Spring 2015 Wonder Years Academy, Des Moines, Iowa One-on- One Reading Tutoring Class, 20 hours Summer 2014 Holy Trinity Catholic School, Des Moines Area Catholic Schools, Des Moines, Iowa 5th Grade Social Studies Classroom, 5 hours Spring 2014 South Union Elementary, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa 2nd Grade Social Studies Classroom, 5 hours Spring 2014 Carver Elementary, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa 6th Grade Science Classroom, 10 hours Spring 2014 South Middle School, Waukee Community School District, Waukee, Iowa 6th Grade Math Classroom, 10 hours Fall 2013 Saint Pius X School, Des Moines Area Catholic Schools, Urbandale, Iowa 6th Grade Language Arts Classroom, 10 hours Fall 2013

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Saint Pius X School, Des Moines Area Catholic Schools, Urbandale, Iowa 1st Grade Classroom, 10 hours Spring 2013 Shuler Elementary, Waukee Community School District, Clive, Iowa Middle School ESL Classroom, 30 hours Spring 2013 Harding Middle School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa Middle School Social Studies Classroom, 40 hours Spring 2012 Harding Middle School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa Related Work Experience Drake Women’s Basketball Camps June 2012-June 2014 Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa

• Taught and coached youth, ages 5 to 18, basketball skills, sportsmanship, and teamwork • Created a plan, directed, and coached high school elite post camp

Related Volunteer Experience Seeds for Success Volunteer October 2012-May 2015 Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa

• Planned presentation and personal story to connect to hard work, goal setting, and integrity for middle school students

• Facilitated student discussion connecting topic and personal experience and goals Adult ESL Tutor September 2013-September 2014 Oak Ridge, Des Moines, Iowa

• Created and taught lesson plans for adult refugees and immigrants • Trained other volunteers for language instruction

Adult ESL Tutor March 2013- July 2013 Lutheran Services of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa

• Co-taught class which supported language development and social understanding of elderly refugees and immigrants through differentiated explicit language instruction, social activities and field trips

Skills and Certifications

• Mandatory Reporter Certification • Blood Born Pathogens Training

Activities and Honors

• Oreon E. Scott Outstanding Senior Nominee Spring 2015 • Drake University Presidents Honor Roll Spring 2012, 2014, 2015, Fall 2012, 2014 • Drake University Deans Honor Roll Spring 2013, Fall 2013 • Missouri Valley Conference Elite 18 Academic Award Spring 2014 • Missouri Valley Conference Service and Leadership Award Spring 2013 • Drake University Players’ Choice Bulldog Way Award Spring 2013, 2014, 2015 • Drake Women’s Basketball BeBlue Team Award Spring 2015 • Jan Jensen Academic and Service Award Spring 2013, 2014 • Fellowship of Christian Athletes President Fall 2013-Spring 2015 • InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Leadership Team Fall 2013- Spring 2015 • International Student Buddy Fall 2014