Katie Serrao

Phone: (661) 414-4881, E-Mail: katieserrao@gmail.com

Online Portfolio: www.kserrao.weebly.com
OBJECTIVE: Elementary school teaching position to nurture the intellectual development of children.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS:

The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, May 2016
GPA: 3.27, Deans List With Distinction, Academic Year Academic Distinction

State of California Preliminary Teaching Credential, K-8, May 2016

CLAD Certificate

State of Arizona Teaching Certification, K-8, May 2016

Endorsement: English as a Second Language

HONORS AND AWARDS:

Outstanding Elementary School Student Teacher, The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, Spring 2016
Selected by the College of Educations Department of Teaching, Learning and Sociocultural Studies to represent
the University of Arizona in honor of showing outstanding leadership, a fine academic record, and citizenship.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Third Grade Teacher, 08/2016-06/2017

iLEAD Pacoima Charter School, Pacoima, California
Facilitated the learning of 19 children through small group instruction rotations and project based learning
assignments
Arranged all staff events and bonding activities including, potlucks, dinners, birthdays, holiday events, etc.
Restored relationships between 4th and 5th grade female students with the creation of biweekly all girl lunch
discussion groups
Raised funding for the school by organizing classroom Box Tops for Education collections
Collaborated with administrators to arrange school wide events such as the Easter carnival

Student Teacher, Fifth Grade Classroom, 08/201505/2016

Tucson Unified School District, Carrillo K-5 Magnet School, Tucson, Arizona
Strengthened the learning experience of a Columbian refugee student with one-on-one tutoring and support in
math, reading, and writing
Encouraged his development of the English language by establishing new study techniques and vocabulary
strategies in addition to planning alternate reading assignments appropriate to reading level
Introduced new classroom routines, such as implementing physical activity during instruction through brain
breaks
Established an after school soccer team with sponsors to support students without funding

After School Program Director, 08/2015-12/2015

Mexicayotl Dual Language Academy, Tucson, Arizona
Redesigned the after school program composed of 28 students ranging from kindergarten to fourth grade
Designed monthly lesson plan calendars, and weekly schedules, for the instruction of science, art, and physical
education
Composed monthly newsletters to maintain communication with parents and guardians

Student Teacher, Third Grade GATE Classroom, 01/2015-05/2015

Tucson Unified School District, John E. White Elementary School, Tucson, Arizona
Managed a classroom of 25 students throughout the completion of project based learning assignments as
extension assignments to continue to extend and develop their thoughts and minds
 Katie Serrao
Phone: (661) 414-4881, E-Mail: katieserrao@gmail.com
Online Portfolio: www.kserrao.weebly.com
Classroom Volunteer, Third Grade Classroom, 08/2013-05/2014
Amphitheater School District, Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School, Tucson, Arizona
Collaborated with the teacher in order to assist with the transition to the Reading Street curriculum through the
preparation of visuals, bulletin boards, multimedia presentations, etc.

CAMPUS LEADERSHIP:
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, The University of Arizona, Assistant Membership Chairman, 08/2012-05/2016
University of Arizona International Ambassador, The University of Arizona, 08/2015-05/2016