Morgan Elizabeth (Krause) Elliott

morgan.e.elliott@gmail.com 561 Stone Creek Court West Des Moines, IA 50266 563-349-2947 Objective: To obtain an elementary teaching position where I can collaborate with other teachers to create a positive learning environment for students to academically and socially grow. Education Drake University, Des Moines, IA Master of Science in Teaching Endorsement: Mathematics (Reading anticipated finish Summer 2012) GPA 4.0/4.0 University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Bachelor of Business Administration Marketing Mass Communication Minor and Certificate of Entrepreneurship GPA 3.44/4.0 Deans List (3 semesters) Graduation: May 2012

Graduation: May 2010

Student Teaching Experience nd 2 Grade Teacher January 2012- March 2012 Shuler Elementary, Waukee IA Customized instruction for 25 students at various academic levels Created formative and summative assessments to help guide my daily instruction Collaborated with other teachers to improve the curriculum and to gain ideas and support Established strong relationship with the students, parents, and fellow teachers 1 Grade Teacher March 2012-May 2012 Maple Grove Elementary, Waukee, IA Designed creative lesson plans to actively engage learners in my classroom Collected data from formative assessments to see students understanding and guide class activities Used different classroom management techniques to keep students actively engaged Practicum Experience th 5 Grade 40 Hours Western Hills Elementary, West Des Moines, IA Related Work Experience Nanny, Summer 2011 Private Home, Urbandale, IA Assumed daily responsibilities for young boys Coordinated and organized schedules, lessons, and meals Camp Counselor, Summer 2010 University of Iowa (Jacobson Institute's Youth Entrepreneur Camp), Iowa City, IA Assisted teacher with organization and execution of daily curriculum Assumed responsibility and helped campers plan, carry out, and evaluate projects and activities Activities and Leadership Experience Vice President of Public Relations, Recruitment Chair, and Service Chair, Kappa Alpha Theta, 2008-2009 Panelist, Iowa Scene Panel University of Iowa, 2009 Historian, Kappa Alpha Theta Alum, Present Dancer, University of Iowa Dance Marathon, 2007-2010 Volunteer Work Mark Twain Elementary in Iowa City, IA , weekly Penn Elementary in Iowa City, IA, weekly Adult Literacy Center at Drake University, weekly Fall 2007-Spring2008 Spring 2009-Spring 2010 Fall 2010-Winter 2011 Kindergarten 35 Hours Greenwood Elementary, Des Moines, IA
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