Katelyn Lexvold 40161 240th Ave. Goodhue, MN 55027
[email protected] (651) 764-0997
OBJECTIVE Obtain a position as an elementary teacher where I can utilize my dedication to children's educational needs and development. EDUCATION Winona State University, Rochester, MN Bachelor of Science Major: Elementary Education, K-6 Honors: Dean’s List---fall 2017, spring 2018
Anticipated Graduation: May 2019 GPA: 4.0/4.0
Rochester Community and Technical College, Rochester, MN Associates of Liberal Arts Major: Liberal Arts Honors: Dean’s List---all four semesters
Graduation: May 2017 GPA: 4.0
TEACHING EXPERIENCE Student Teaching, Zumbrota- Mazeppa Elementary School, MN January 2019-present • 3rd Grade o Participated in staff meetings and professional development opportunities o Taught and differentiated math, language arts, and social studies lessons to best fit student needs o Equipped students with the appropriate knowledge needed to successfully complete assessments o Altered lessons based on how the students performed throughout my instruction • Anticipate completing 400 hours Student Teaching, Washington Elementary School, Rochester, MN • Kindergarten o Planned and implemented lessons o Performed initial and follow-up kindergarten assessments o Mentored individual students requiring extra support o Communicated with parents during pick-up time at the end of the day • Completed 250 hours
August-October 2018
Clinical Experience, Riverside Elementary School, Rochester, MN September- April 2018 • 1st grade---Guided reading block o Modified lesson plans based on my daily evaluation o Created reading activities based on the students’ reading level • 2nd grade---Running record o Interviewed student to gather prior reading experience o Conducted a running record o Analyzed running record to select activities to increase areas of weakness • 3rd grade---Math Block (Games) o Created and taught addition and subtraction games o Revised games based on how the students were reacting to them • 4th grade---Guided reading block o Planned and taught lessons on summarization o Researched students beforehand to gather information on literacy needs o Adjusted the material to meet the needs of all students in my group • 5th grade---Bubble-ology unit o Strengthened students’ use of long division to find averages of a group of numbers o Provided guidance throughout the course of experiment o Equipped students in need with the proper materials to keep up with the daily journals • Completed 47 clinical hours Clinical Experience, Zumbrota-Mazeppa Elementary School, Mazeppa, MN • Observed and completed clinical requirements in a 5th grade classroom. • Designed flashcards to teach math properties • Monitored weekly testing • Adjusted lesson plans for each rotation based on skill level of students • Taught math lesson addressing improper fractions and mixed numbers • Completed 35 hours
February-March 2018
Clinical Experience, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN • InSciEd Out Program: Zebrafish • Expanded knowledge on how to implement science in the classroom • Completed 15 clinical hours • Clinical Experience, Bamber Valley Elementary School, Rochester, MN • Observed and completed clinical requirements in a 2nd grade classroom. • Co-taught social studies lesson on timelines • Planned and implemented a grammar lesson with a story writing activity • Interviewed students to collect information on their likes and interests • Completed 35 clinical hours
November-December 2017
October-November 2017
RELATED EXPERIENCE Student Service, Goodhue Public High School, Goodhue, MN • Prepared activities for daily centers • Strengthened the students’ reading fluency using new reading strategies • Mentored students who were absent in previous days
September 2014-May 2015
WORK EXPERIENCE Lead Preschool Teacher, New Horizon Academy, Ole Miss Marina, Rochester, MN • Supervised and carried out a daily schedule with the students • Communicated with the lead teachers of the other rooms in order to generate lesson plans • Provided an inclusive learning environment • Mentored students who needed addition help • Expressed concerns regarding student behavior with parents during pick-up times
October 2018-Present
City of Red Wing, Lead Marina Worker, Ole Miss Marina, Red Wing, MN • Devised a work schedule that met the needs of the employees • Communicated with customers to make reservations and service their boats • Enforced rules when boaters were being disrespectful • Trained new employees on safety and general rules • Coordinated special events during the summer to show customer appreciation
June 2015-Present
Food Runner, Kelly’s Tap House, Red Wing, MN • Communicated with kitchen staff to ensure food order was correct • Handled rude customers with patience and respect • Maintained a clean atmosphere
June 2017-Present
Part-Time Manager, Snap Fitness, Zumbrota, MN • Provided support to members of all ages • Calculated monthly dues and communicated these to members • Managed new and existing memberships • Special Ed. One-on-One, Cougar Care, Zumbrota, MN • Notified parents when child had incident • Responded with positive language • Provided a safe environment for children to work and play • Enforced rules to ensure management and stability • Supervised fieldtrips and trips to the park/pool • Demonstrated patience when outburst would happen • Built strong relationships with the children
August 2015-May 2018
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • • • •
Bridges 2.0 Math training IRLA and Action 100 education Words Their Way education ENVoY classroom management observations
HONORS & ACTIVITIES • • • • •
Recipient of 2017 and 2018 RCTC Foundation Scholarship, and WSU transfer scholarship Dean’s List: 6 semesters 4.0 GPA: Fall 2015-Present Workplace Communication Certificate Phi Theta Kappa: Fall 2015-Present
June-September 2014