Jennifer Ruth Campfield

Career Objective: Education

To teach students at the elementary level and to gain knowledge and experience in the field in order to provide elementary students with intentional teaching practices.

6788 Snow Ave Alto, MI 49302 (616) 240-2157 jrcampfield@gmail.com

Alma College Alma, MI

Bachelor of Arts expected May, 2013 Major: Elementary Education GPA: 3.937 Minors: Math, Language Arts

Teaching Experience

Carrie Knause Elementary School St. Louis, MI

Student Teacher First Grade January 2013 April 2013 Designed and prepared weekly unit plans and instructional material Developed a reflective assessment with differentiated instructional plans for an individual student Designed and implemented a whole class service learning and integrated technology lesson Collaborated with building staff to coordinate March Is Reaching Month events Attended professional training centering on the unique learning needs of financially at risk students

Luce Road Elementary School Alma, MI

Observer Kindergarten &First Grade October 2011 May 2012 Developed a reflective assessment of an individual student Created and conducted multiple Language Arts and early reading lessons Designed interactive and student-lead Social Studies and Science inquiry stations Instructed kindergarten and first grade students in small group and whole class lesson plans Observed teacher, read to students, worked with students in individual, small group, and whole class settings, aided children during reading and problem solving activities

Another Hope Childrens Ministries Kampala, Uganda

Volunteer July 2011 Tutored preschool, elementary, and secondary students in Math and English Organized and presented nightly Bible study lessons Provided physical, emotional, and medical care to a group of toddlers

Saint Marys Elementary School Alma, MI

Observer Third & Fourth Grade January 2011 April 2011 Worked with individual students, lead small group lessons, created and conducted a whole class lesson, aided in student assessment, observed teacher and classroom aids, read to students, graded assignments

Work Experience

Alma College Alma, MI

Resident Assistant August 2010 April 2013 Developed and implemented intentional hall programs to meet unique, student-specific needs Served as a support and resource administrator for 18 students Coordinated hall events and bulletin boards with peer staff Worked with a team of peers to enforce policies and provide a safe environment Senior Resident Assistant August 2011 April 2013 Facilitated staff meetings by developing agendas and providing motivation and support Collaborated with a Hall Director to assess specific staff and the resident needs Planned and executed educational programming for the campus RA staff Admissions Tour Guide January 2010 December 2012 Provided information to prospective students and families through tours and events Maintained awareness of campus programs and opportunities

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Math Department Student Worker January 2010 December 2012 Collaborated closely with professor to grade papers and note students problem areas Designed and oversaw weekly Math Help tutoring sessions for students struggling in introductory math coursework Student Ministry Coordinator January 2011 September 2011 Coordinated speakers and student volunteers for weekly chapel services Facilitated weekly volunteer meetings for training and delegation Engaged with members of a student leadership team to evaluate and prepare activities

Leadership & Volunteer Experience

Alma College Alternative Breaks 2009-2012 Volunteer Prepared and served meals for homeless individuals in a Detroit soup kitchen (Detroit, MI November 2009, 2010) Designed and participated in educational programming that raised awareness about minority groups in the United States (El Paso, TX February, 2010) Site Leader Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Pine Ridge, SD Center for the Homeless, South Bend, IN February, 2012 December, 2012

Developed programming to educate participants about the Lakota Indians and systemic poverty and homelessness Engaged in direct service including bunk bed repair and instruction, tutoring for minority children, and food service to impoverished families Coordinated travel itinerary and lead group throughout the duration of the trip Developed educational reflections centered on the status of minority groups and educational mindsets in impoverished communities Center for Responsible Leadership Alma, MI March 2010 Present Fellow Collaborated with a peer to research, develop a proposal, and implement an exploratory trip to Grace Childrens Home in Tijuana, Mexico (December 2010) Engaged in intensive leadership and goal-development training at Ghost Ranch (NM) YUGO Ministries Tijuana, Mexico June August 2010 Intern Oversaw childrens ministry meetings in an organization promoting youth mission work Collaborated with staff members to remodel and maintain facilities Provided resources to weekly teen and adult outreach participants

Activities & Alma College Cross Country (2009) Varsity Letter Awards Alma College Track and Field (2010) Varsity Letter
Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity Panhellenic Inter-Sorority Chair Panhellenic Events Chair Gelston Hall Senior Resident Assistant Mitchell Hall Senior Resident Assistant Alma College Symphony Orchestra Section Leader Kappa Delta Pi Member Julie Brown 121 1&K St. St. Louis MI, 48880 (989) 388-3345

Deans List (20092013 all semesters) Presidents Cup Award MIAA All Academic Award Del Newhouse Resident Assistant of the Year Heart and Soul Service Award Posey Global Leadership Phi Sigma Sigma Academic Excellence Award Harlan R. McCall Memorial Scholar Award Resident Assistant Mentor of the Year Jessica Wolverton 614 W. Superior St. Tyler - VanDusen (989) 463-7328

References

Niccola Findley 614 W. Superior St. SAC 241 (989) 463-7184

Online portfolio: jenniferruthcampfield.weebly.com