Andrew Brue

875 37th Ave NW Unit D Rochester, MN 55901

(651) 263-9933

andrew.brue@gmail.com

Objective: To obtain a position as a professional educator at a progressive school in order to inspire creativity,
encourage higher-order thinking, and equip students for the 21 st century.

Licensure: Minnesota Secondary Social Studies (Grades 5 12), anticipated May 2014 Education
Winona State University, Rochester, MN; May 2013 May 2014 - Teacher Preparation Collaborative, Education Licensure anticipated May 2014 - 30 Graduate credits completed towards a Master of Arts in Education Winona State University, Winona, MN; January 2010 December 2010/August 2013 May 2013 - Bachelor of Arts, Major: History - Cumulative GPA: 3.91, Graduated Suma Cum Laude Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Fergus Falls, MN; August 2006 May 2008 - Associate of Arts, Major: Liberal Studies - Cumulative GPA 4.0, Deans List all semesters in attendance

Teaching Experience
Full Year Internship, Rochester, MN (Willow Creek MS and John Marshall HS), August 2013 May 2014 - Collaborated with staff in professional learning communities, team meetings, and staff meetings - Developed a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and rapport with students - Formulated Social Studies curriculum units corresponding to new Minnesota content standards - Modified curriculum for English Language Learners and various Special Education Students in the regular classroom by utilizing visual representations, graphic organizers, and by breaking down assignments into smaller steps - Created a variety of formal and informal assessments on multiple curriculum units - Taught U.S. History in a Co-Teaching model - Collaborated on new Social Studies Curriculum at Rochester Public Schools district meetings, including the development of a Common Assessment - Conducted parent teacher conferences in order to set academic goals and communicate student development - Participated in IEP meetings in order to address exceptional needs - Mentored four students in order to help improve their MCA reading skills - Chaperoned students at a school dance

Interactive Field Experience

STEM Camp, Rochester, MN, June 2013 - Planned lessons to meet needs of students from diverse backgrounds - Facilitated student implementation of new knowledge through their development of Rube Goldberg machines Clinical Observation, Rochester, MN (Willow Creek MS), May 2013 - Implemented lesson activities as directed by mentor teacher - Observed middle school students to gain a better understanding of social and cognitive development - Identified teaching methods for effective instruction and classroom management by observing veteran teachers

Professional Development
Love and Logic Training Bullying Seminar Diversity Seminar Mandated Reporting Seminar New Teacher Orientation (Rochester Public Schools)

Related Experience
Youth Volunteer, Gethsemane Lutheran Brethren, Spring 2012 Fall 2013 General Tutoring, Crossroads College, Fall 2011-Spring 2012 Collegiate Basketball, Crossroads College, Fall 2011 Spring 2012 Phi Alpha Theta, Winona State University, Spring 2010 - Present Phi Theta Kappa, MSCTC-Fergus Falls, Fall 2007- Present - Vice President of Leadership, Fall 2007-Spring 2008

Work Experience
Winona County Environmental Services Historical Research Intern, October 2012 May 2013 Our Saviours Lutheran Youth Pastor, April 2012 September 2012 Good Food Store Co-op Shift Manager, October 2009 October 2011

Technical Skills and Interests

Experience and training in Student Information Systems such as Skyward and Moodle Employed technology to develop and deliver education using programs such as the I-Pad initiative, SMART technology, and Google Apps Interested in after school programs for student involvement in community development Interested in project-based learning and flipped classroom models Interested in coaching opportunities such as football and basketball

References
Shelley Balkan, TPC Coordinator and Advisor (Winona State) - psgrant@hotmail.com - (507)259-6913 Mike Kivi, Supervising Mentor Teacher (Willow Creek MS) - mikivi@rochester.k12.mn.us - (507)328-5900 Chris Rucinski, Social Studies Teacher (Willow Creek MS) - chrucinski@rochester.k21.mn.us - (507)328-5900