Andrea L.

Wickenhagen
E-Mail: andrea.wickenhagen@email.wsu.edu Phone: 509-833-1467
106 N 91st Ave, Yakima, Washington 98908

Elementary School Teacher

I am a motivated, passionate, and nurturing educator who is focused on providing a supportive and
engaging learning environment for all students. Dedicated to provide each student with the opportunity to
reach his or her highest potential. Through ensuring that every students learning style and abilities are
acknowledged and met. As a hardworking and compassionate teacher, I am eager to continue learning and
to collaborate with all members of the educational community.

Areas of Teaching Proficiency

Lesson Plans: Common Core Aligned
Assessments: Formative/Summative
Differentiated Instruction
Thematic Units
Writers Workshops

Classroom Management
Whole Group/Small Group Instruction
Individualized Education Plans
CAF Reading Strategies
Guided Reading

Certification
Washington State Teaching Certification
Elementary Education K-8

Education
Washington State University, Pullman Washington
Bachelor of Art in Elementary Education
GPA: 3.68 Graduating with Honors
Presidential Honor Roll

8/2011 5/2015
2012- 2015

Teaching Experience
Student Teaching Cottonwood Elementary School: Fourth Grade

1/2015 5/2015

Obtained all teaching responsibilities under the leadership of mentor teacher. Participated in
collaboration with fourth grade team. Conducted classroom management to ensure a safe learning
environment for all students. Helped design and facilitate all lesson plans, focused on using
differentiated instruction to reach all students needs. Implemented thematic units for the following
topics: Lewis and Clark Expedition, Oregon Trail, Poetry, Epic Fantasy Literature, Fractions, and
Measurement. Gained experience working with students who had individualized education plans,
behavior plans, and English language learners. Obtained the opportunities to become familiar with
easyCBM and STAR reading assessments.
Utilized teaching strategies that encouraged all students participation.

Interactive Field Experience

Fifth Grade - Jennings Elementary School, Colfax WA
First Grade - Sunnyside Elementary School, Pullman WA

9/2014 11/2014
9/2013 5/2014

Teaching Related Experiences

Nanny Dufault Family, Yakima WA
Tutor 5th Grade Marbut Family, Pullman WA
Camp Counselor Pullman School District 5th Grade Camp
Education Director Kappa Alpha Theta WSU

5/2014 Present
9/2014 12/2014
5/2014 5/2015
1/2013 12/2013

Leadership Experience
Chief Operations Officer, Kappa Alpha Theta
Risk Management Officer, Kappa Alpha Theta
Chief Education Officer, Kappa Alpha Theta
Washington State University Greek Week Executive

1/2014 12/2014
1/2014 12/2014
1/2013 12/2013
1/2013 5/2013