Kelsey Poppen

725 N. Lincoln Ave. Apt. #3

Madison, SD 57042
Kelsey.Poppen@k12.sd.us
https://kelseypoppen.weebly.com/
(605)203-2060
Education

 Dakota State University, Madison, SD

BS: Elementary Education Minor: Technology Endorsement: Coaching
3.8 Cumulative GPA Dean’s List 2014-present Anticipated Graduation May 2018
 De Smet High School, De Smet, SD Graduated May 2014
Classroom Experience
 Colman-Egan Elementary: Student taught during the 2017-18 year in a 3rd grade classroom and a kindergarten
classroom. Taught independently for 8 weeks in each classroom.
 Madison Elementary: Total of 12 hours in a 3rd grade classroom. Assisted teacher and taught read alouds,
strategy lessons, and science lessons.
 LIW Elementary (De Smet, SD): Observed 25+ hours in all different levels of classes. Assisted teachers by helping
students with homework, making bulletin boards and grading papers.
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office Programs Website Design
SMARTboard Share via YouTube
iPad Applications Google Tools
Basic Programming Computer Hardware
Work Experience
 Camp Counselor Learn. Create. Build Academy, Sioux Falls, SD 2017-Present
Help elementary age students learn about different technology tools.
 Basketball Coach Colman-Egan School District, Colman, SD 2017-Present
Coached junior high girls’ basketball coach and assisted the JV and varsity teams.
 Assistant Manager De Smet City Pool, De Smet, SD 2011-2017
Guarded swimmers, applied first aid, performed maintenance duties.
 Substitute Teacher De Smet School District, De Smet, SD
Taught lessons, managed classroom environment. 2016-2017
Organizations
 Member of National Science Teachers Association (2016-present)
 Intramural sports (2014-present)
 DSU Basketball (2016-2017)
 DSU Track and Field (2014-2016)
Volunteer Work
 Worked at the Banquet to feed homeless
 Made health kits and school kits for needy
 Worked local blood bank
 Admission/concessions Bryant Cinema
 Trick-or-treat for UNICEF
References for Kelsey Poppen

 Mrs. Abby Lee ---Third-grade teacher at Colman-Egan, first semester cooperating teacher.
o Email: Abby.Lee@k12.sd.us
o Phone: (605) 530-0185

 Mr. Gabe Mydland— Dakota State University advisor.

o Email: Gabe.Mydland@dsu.edu
o Phone: (605) 691-0463

 Dr. Crystal Pauli—Dakota State Dean of Education

o Email: Crystal.Pauli@dsu.edu
o Phone: (605) 256-5177

 Abi VanRegenmorter---De Smet School District Superintendent and Elementary Principal

o Email: Abi.VanRegenmorter@k12.sd.us
o Phone: (605) 530-6156

 Mr. Michael Chamness—Regional director at Learn. Create. Build Academy.

o Email: mike@learncreatebuild.com
o Phone: (605) 254-6279
 Mrs. Amie Hemmer ---Kindergarten teacher at Colman-Egan, second semester cooperating teacher.
o Email: Amie.Hemmer@k12.sd.us
o Phone: (605) 530-7686