Constance Spyropoulos

1196 Beechtree Lane, Bartlett, IL 60103

(630) 388-9160 spyropoulosc@uwplatt.edu
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, WI
Expected Graduation: May 2015
Bachelor of Science
Major: English with an Emphasis in Secondary Education (10-21)
Major GPA: 4.0/4.0 Prof. Edu GPA:4.0/4.0 Overall GPA: 3.93/4.0
CERTIFICATION
Wisconsin Early Adolescence through Adolescence
Illinois P.E.L. with a Secondary Education Endorsement

Expected May 2015

Expected May 2015

TEACHING & TUTORING EXPERIENCE

Student Teaching
Spring 2015
CUSD 303; Platteville School District
St. Charles, IL; Platteville, WI
Observe classroom lessons and activities.
Plan and teach middle school (6th grade) and high school (11th grade) English lessons.
Develop methods and strategies for using technology in the classroom.
Attend staff and committee meetings.
Pre-Student Teaching-11th grade and 8th grade
Fall 2014
Platteville School District
Platteville, WI
Observed classroom lessons and activities.
Taught whole-class English lessons (reading, grammar, writing).
Graded quizzes and assignments.
Developed and used classroom management plan.
Part-Time Teaching Assistant-2nd grade and 3rd grade
September 2013-May 2014
Westview Elementary School
Platteville, WI
Provided reading and math instruction to general education students and students with IEPs
who are in the general education classroom.
Tutored students in small groups and individually.
Confirmation Teacher-11th grade
September 2013-April 2014
St. Augustine Parish
Platteville, WI
Taught confirmation class to 15 youth weekly for 7 months.
Assisted two other teachers with writing lesson plans and homework assignments.
FIELD EXPERIENCE
Campus Read Book Club-9th-12th grade
Spring 2014
Platteville High School
Platteville, WI
Implemented reading program in high school based on university's Campus Read selection,
Scoreboard, Baby.
Led discussions and activities about book the students are reading.
Coordinated and planned for each book club with my university supervisors.

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FIELD EXPERIENCE, CONT.
Inclusion Field Experience-12th grade
Fall 2013
Platteville High School
Platteville, WI
Tutored two students with severe learning disabilities.
Assisted these two students with mastering life skills, such as washing and drying laundry,
cooking, and sorting mail.
Taught English lessons to same students with the special education teacher.
Big Buddies Mentoring Program-1st grade
Spring 2013
Neal Wilkins Elementary School
Platteville, WI
Led the Big Buddies mentoring program with other university students after school twice a
week.
Read aloud to students each day.
Planned crafts, games, and outdoor play time for the students to do once homework was
completed.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
College of Liberal Arts and Education Student Worker
September 2014-Present
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI
Assist in the writing and editing of Pioneer Spotlights, which feature university faculty, staff
and students (posted to university website).
Assist in researching, writing, and editing press releases.
Interview/communicate with faculty to obtain info for press releases.
American Eagle Outfitters
Summer 2013 and 2014
Sales Associate
Schaumburg, IL
Worked with a team to achieve our sales goals.
Provided quality customer service and answered the customer's questions.
ATHLETIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
English Education Search and Screen Committee Member
Phi Kappa Phi-vice president
Student Wisconsin Education Association
Kappa Delta Pi
National Society of Leadership and Success
UW-Platteville Pioneers Women's Track and Field Team
UW-Platteville Pioneers Women's Cross Country Team

Fall 2014
Spring 2014-present
Fall 2013
Fall 2013-present
Spring 2013-present
Spring 2013
Fall 2012

HONORS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

UW-Platteville Essay Contest 1st Place Recipient
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Chancellor's List
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Dean's List
Dr. Peter Kang Memorial Scholarship
UW-Platteville College of LAE Scholarships

2014
3 semesters
4 semesters
2013
2013, 2014

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REFERENCES
Meghan Cannon, Language Arts Teacher at Thompson Middle School, St. Charles, IL
meghan.cannon@d303.org
Cell: 708.305.3249
Work: 331.228.5100
Dennis Ciesielski, Professor of English at UW-Platteville, Platteville, WI
ciesield@uwplatt.edu
Home: 608.788.2026
Office: 608.342.1908
Lindsay Hollingsworth, Assistant Professor of Education at UW-Platteville, Platteville, WI
hollingswoli@uwplatt.edu
Cell: 608.852.3294
Office: 608.342.1268
Sue Kies, English teacher at Platteville High School, Platteville WI
kies@platteville.k12.wi.us
Cell: 608.642.1307
Brad Van Epps, Adjunct Professor of English at UW-Platteville, Platteville, WI; English Teacher at
Fennimore High School, Fennimore, WI
vaneppsb@fennimore.k12.wi.us
Work: 608.822.3245