Elizabeth Roettger 2544 Three Willows Court (804)317-4324
[email protected] OBJECTIVE
Seeking a full-time teaching position on the elementary level
EDUCATION
University of Richmond Teacher Licensure Masters Program GPA: 4.0
Richmond VA December 2009
Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond VA Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater Performance May 2005 Major GPA: 3.8, Overall GPA: 3.7 Graduated Magna Cum Laude EXPERIENCE Fall 2009
Student Teacher, Grade 4 and Kindergarten, Gayton Elementary School, Richmond, Virginia Designed and implemented lesson plans for children at different learning levels. Utilized a variety of instructional methods including cooperative learning, games, discovery, and discussion. Assessed student learning and modified lessons to create meaningful, authentic learning for students. Actively participated in school events such as SCA, Open House, PTA, in-service faculty meetings, and grade level meetings. Administered standardized tests and assisted cooperating teacher in parent conferences.
2005-2009
Lead Teacher/ Curriculum Specialist, Rainbow Station, Richmond, Virginia In charge of evaluating recreational based lesson plans written by other teachers for developmentally appropriate practices and skill and value based activities. Daily implementation of lesson plans and large group activities. Supervision of daily homework time for first through fourth graders. Responsible for teaching monthly continuing education classes to staff. Responsible on-site training and mentoring for new employees.
2003
Counselor, Greenbrier Valley Theater, Lewisburg, West Virginia Created and implemented activities for children aged three through six. Guided children through daily schedule including workshops, lunch, snack time, and parental drop-off and pick-up. Wrote and directed children in a presentation for parents at the end of each camp session.
2000-2001
Teacher’s Aide, Afternoon in the Arts, Blacksburg, Virginia Supervised school age children with working parents in an arts enrichment program. Helped to ease emotionally and/or financially troubled children into the productive, social environment of drama. Helped to lead children through group activities to expand their knowledge of themselves and the theater.
AWARDS /ACTIVITIES Dean’s List, Golden Key International Honors Society, Volunteer for Cat Adoption Rescue Effort