Education Resume

Katherine N. Anderson

 knanderson87@gmail.com     6112 w. 157^th St.913-706-5811     Overland Park, KS  66223

Objective Obtain a teaching job where I can create exciting and intriguing lesson plans for grades Kindergarten – 6^th. The future depends on teachers to educate and prepare students for the real world. I am prepared to do what it takes to engage and make students want to learn.

Education Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS         Anticipated Graduation: Dec. 2009

Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary

Emphasis in Mathematics     Overall GPA:3.3/4.0

Experience Practicum Experience, Second Grade       Spring 2009

Theodore Roosevelt Elementary, Manhattan, KS

* Created a 10 day unit covering Economics

* Followed one students progress by giving them assessments

* Team-taught for two second grade classrooms

* Worked with students on their reading skills to make sure that they had age level comprehension skills

Clinical Experience, Sixth Grade       Spring 2008

Ogden Elementary, Ogden, KS

* Had students focus on discovering the difference between obtuse, right, and acute angles

* Made sure that students understood the different types of triangles through interactive games

* Taught students how to correctly use protractors

* Created interactive lessons where students used cooking to explore fractions

* Helped students grasp the difference between compounds and mixtures

West Elementary School, Wamego, KS           Aug. – Dec. 2007

Extended School Day Paraprofessional

* Advised a small group of 4^th and 5^th graders to prepare them for the state assessments

* Facilitated math and science lessons

Walt Disney World Resort ®, Orlando, FL Jan – May 2007

College Program Operations Worker

* Created “Magical Moments” for children of all ages at The Voyage of the Little Mermaid and Playhouse Disney: Live on Stage

* Interacted with lost children and upset parents in a calm and orderly manner

* Successfully completed training and education courses through Disney University 

Teacher Aid, Kindergarten                         Fall 2006

Mission Hills Elementary, Fort Riley, KS

* Assessed students progress in letter and sound recognition

* Helped the classroom teacher by grading papers 

* Actively helped the children with daily projects 

* Monitored student activity at recess

* Received experience working on a military base

Volunteer, Adopt-A-School   Aug 2005 – Nov 2007

North View Elementary School, Manhattan, KS 

Ogden Elementary School, Ogden, KS

* Volunteered in a first, third, and after school programs

* Monitored students reading and math skills

* Worked with students in small groups to keep them off of the streets

Professional Organizations

Educational Council, Student at Large             May – Dec 2006

Kansas State University Education Council, Manhattan, KS

* Attended weekly meetings

* Gave ideas for activities that the College of Education could take part in

* Helped make open house for the College of Education a success

Additional Activities and Honors

* Alpha Chi Omega ( Aug 2005 – May 2009)

* Held Non-Executive positions of Mystagogue Chair, Homecoming Chair, and Spirit Chair

* All-University Homecoming Committee (April 2008 – November 2008)

* Placed in charge of an activity called “Pant the Chant” where over 1,000 students compete against each other with creative K-State cheers

* Certified in CPR and First Aid (current as of February 2009)