Jackie Klein

4110 Woodland Plaza Apt. 10, West Des Moines, IA 50266

jaclyn_klein@live.com
(712)363-5387
EDUCATION:
Drake University, Des Moines, IA

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education

Endorsements: English, speech, theatre
Expected graduation: December 2014
GPA: 3.84/4.0

Stranmillis University College, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Coursework in education and theatre

Student teaching fall 2014

EXPERIENCE:
Student Teaching Experience August 2014 to present
High School English Teacher Indianola High School, Indianola, IA

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Instructed classes in 9 grade English, 11 /12 grade English, and 12 grade composition
Developed challenging units and meaningful curriculum focused on higher order thinking skills
Encouraged positive social interaction and learning environments

Practicum Experience
English 11/Speech/Acting Classroom, April-May 2014
Ankeny High School, Ankeny, IA

Coordinated and advised student improvisational groups

Developed and delivered practical unit on stage makeup
Modified assessments for students with IEP accommodations

English/Power English Classroom, October-December 2013

Hoover High School, Des Moines, IA

Conducted read-alouds and modeled comprehension skills

Evaluated and suggested revision on student writing

English/Advanced English Classroom, February-May 2012

Roosevelt High School, Des Moines, IA

Guided students working on multi-genre projects

Related Experience
Sheldon High School Summer Theatre (Director/business manager; 2012-2014 summer position)

Directed plays with casts comprised of high school students

Guided actors through Chekhov- and Meisner-based technique activities
Assisted directors in technical aspects, including set, costume, and makeup design
Managed advertising, program design, and business transactions of troupe

Sheldon Recreation Department (Rec instructor; 2012-2014 summer position)

Instructed biweekly classes to second through eighth graders

Planned activities for each lesson that covered all basic aspects of theatre

AWARDS AND INVOLVEMENT:

Drake University Presidential Scholarship Recipient

Drake University Trustee Scholarship Recipient
Drake Education Association Member 2011-Present
Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Member 2013-Present
Student Activists for Gender Equality Member 2013-Present
National Honor Society Member 2009-2011