Practicum Experiences
Elementary Education Practicum II
Pioneer Elementary School | Bismarck, ND Ms. Taylor Thompson, 1st Grade | Spring 2021 | 120 hr - Designed and taught ten lessons - three language arts, two mathematics, two science - two social studies, one art integration - Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of 13 diverse learners - Supported students both one-on-one and in small group in all subject areas - Supported students in the completion of EL intervention tasks - Attended schoolwide PBIS meetings - Assisted in set up and tear down of schoolwide PBIS activities - Attended parent teacher conferences - Participated in grade level PLC and intervention meetings - observed student data being used to plan for instruction and assessment - Observed one-on-one reading recovery intervention of EL student - Observed Heggerty Phonemic Awareness being implemented in Kindergarten |
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Elementary Education Practicum I
Pioneer Elementary School | Bismarck, ND Ms. Anna Latham, 4th Grade | Fall 2020 | 75+ hr - Designed and taught six language arts lessons - Facilitated small group guided reading - Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of 16 diverse learners - Supported students in the classroom one-on-one in all subject areas - Attended schoolwide PBIS meetings - Learned how to meet IEP goal needs in the general education setting Mini Marauders Learning Center University of Mary | Kindergarten through 6th Grade September 2020 | 30+ hr - Supported students in the completion of distance learning assignments - Communicated with parents regarding student progress - Facilitated and led several brain break activities |
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Special Education Practicum
Mandan Middle School | Mandan, ND Mrs. Maggie Williams ID, LD, ED | Spring 2020 | 57.5 hr - Tutored students one-on-one and in small group - Facilitated lessons to aid students in reaching their IEP goals - Attended IEP meeting - Facilitated small group social skills intervention class - Supported students in the development of functional skills - Observed and supervised peer to peer mentorship program activities - Discussed and observed effective management of paraprofessionals |
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Physical Education Practicum
Solheim Elementary School | Bismarck, ND Mr. Michael Porter | Spring 2020 | 30 hr - Created and presented poster on an elementary health topic - Assisted in facilitating P.E. activities and transitions - Ensured gym safety was being practiced by students - Engaged in P.E. activities with students - Created P.E. activity adaptations for diverse learners - Created P.E. lessons that met the diverse needs of students - Managed differing behavioral needs in the P.E. setting |
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Diversity Practicum
St. Bernard Mission School | Fort Yates, ND Fall 2019 | 30 hr - Supported students both one-on-one and in small group - Observed in a Montessori classroom - Planned and facilitated physical education activities - Supervised students during recess - Collaborated with peers to plan and facilitate activities |
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Additional Experiences
Light of Christ Kids Club | St. Anne's Elementary School | Bismarck, ND | Kindergarten Room | 2020 - Present
- Assist in planning, directing, and supervising educational and leisure activities
- Ensure children's safety both in the classroom and on the playground
- Communicate with parents regarding their children and any behavioral issues that arise
- Assist in planning, directing, and supervising educational and leisure activities
- Ensure children's safety both in the classroom and on the playground
- Communicate with parents regarding their children and any behavioral issues that arise
Christian Life Camp | St. Anthony's Church | Mandaree, ND | July 9-13, 2018 | July 8-12, 2019
- Care for and ensure the safety of children aged 4-14 both during the day and during their overnight stay
- Assist in planning, directing, and supervising educational and leisure activities
- Care for and ensure the safety of children aged 4-14 both during the day and during their overnight stay
- Assist in planning, directing, and supervising educational and leisure activities