Ashley Cottier

408 Stetzer Street Elburn, Illinois 60119 cottiera@uni.edu

(630) 391-0996

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a student-teaching position in elementary education starting January

2016.

EDUCATION

University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education
Minor: Literacy
Endorsements: Science
Major GPA: 3.43/4.00
Expected Graduation Date: December 2016
Certifications: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter
CPR and First Aid

FIELD EXPERIENCES

Lincoln Elementary School, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Spring 2015
6th Grade- Field Experience II
Cooperating Teacher: Lindsey Hiene
UNI Faculty Advisor: Mr. Nielson
Worked in the classroom 6 hours a week for 6 weeks
Created and taught a lessons on summarizing non-fiction books
Observed teaching methods and student responses
Worked with students individually and in groups to enhance understanding
Participated in group reading with 6 children
Ran the morning activities, such as calendar and math minutes
Irving Elementary School, Dubuque, Iowa
Spring 2013
Behavioral Class (all grades)- Field Experience I
Cooperating Teacher: N/A
UD Faculty Advisor: Ms. Simison
Assisted in grading reading booklets
Assisted in daily classroom activities to maintain a productive atmosphere
Ran group reading with students of all ages
Managed classroom behavior of the students

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OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Lincoln Elementary School, Waterloo Iowa

Spring 2015
After-School Reading Tutor
Prepared and presented after-school reading lessons one-on-one
Helped one student improve with reading comprehension and fluency
Created fun and interactive breaks in between lessons
Small World Learning Center, Maple Park, Illinois
Fall 2012
Teacher
Worked with preschool and infants 5 days a week
Created group lesson plans based on weekly themes and standards
Facilitated creativity and a welcoming classroom setting

RELATED ACTIVITIES
Special Olympics, Cedar Falls, Iowa
2014-Present
Volunteer
Provided a fun and safe day for the athletes to compete
Created an encouraging atmosphere
Scheduled the athletes day around their competitions

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Spring

Computer Consulting Center, Cedar Falls, Iowa

2014 - Current
Consultant/Computer Technician
Collaborate with fellow servers to maintain efficient and positive
atmosphere
Accommodate guests needs in a friendly and timely manner
Manage calls, emails, chats, and walk ins efficiently and friendly
Clean and repair students, staff and faculties computers
Dental Assistant, Elburn, Illinois
2011-Summer 2014
Set up and cleaned up rooms
Assisted in daily appointments
Organized daily schedule and set up appointments

Fall

Summer

COLLEGE ACTIVITIES

Alpha Xi Delta Sorority

Fall 2013 -Present
Dance Marathon-Day of Committee
Present
Special Olympics
Order of Omega
2015- Present

Fall 2014
Spring 2014- Present
Fall

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