Rachel Gute Brisker

1125 Moscow Rd * Moscow, Iowa 52760 * 563-210-4586

1634 South Marion Ave * Springfield, Missouri 65807 *
raesugutbrisk@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education
Missouri State University-Springfield, Mo
Emphasis in Special Education
Associates of Science in Education, Elementary Education
Muscatine Community College-Muscatine, IA

Expected Graduation: May 2015

GPA 3.68/4.0
Graduated: May 2012
GPA 3.69/4.0

MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Outstanding organizational skills that support efficient and well balanced structure
Proficiency with educational technology tools SMARTboard, document cameras and Power point storyboards
Proficiency with standard technology tools Microsoft office, Google docs and Weebly
EXPERIENCE
Westport Elementary School, Springfield, Mo
January 2015-Current
Student Teacher
Engaged 25 second grade students in lessons taught, managing students behaviors and using strategies such as
class, class to redirect students attention for 10 weeks
Engaged students and taught all core subject areas (math, reading-making meaning, spelling, writing, contentscience and social studies)
Created lesson plans weekly
Attend SMARTboard training that broadens the knowledge, usage and benefits available in
the classroom
Attend and actively participate in professional development days, meetings with the reading specialist and
literacy coach on student progress and strategies to use and teach, as well as meetings with the principal and
the school administration manager (SAM)
Completed MoPTA tasks 1,2, and 3 by analyzing: lessons taught, pre and post test data, differentiation used,
students who need continued instruction, and future modifications
Teacher Education Alliance (TEA), Springfield, Mo
January 2015-Current
Student Teacher
Attended conferences and meetings where discussions along with workshops were held
Engaged in learning about collaboration, addressing poverty, and the use of data in school
Westport Elementary School, Springfield, Mo
October 2014- December 2014
Practicum Student
120+ hours in a second grade classroom
Attended a Letterland workshop to understand the goal for first and second graders phonics. Reviewed how to
use the technology and materials available with Letterland and the statistics of student phonics growth with
the use of Letterland
Taught three whole class lessons monitored by the supervising teacher on two digit addition and making
meaning with inferences
Guided small group math lessons using base ten blocks and place value mats
Assisted the cooperating teacher in making seating charts that included students who were behaviorally
challenged
Wilton Elementary School, Wilton, IA
Summer School Volunteer

May 2013-June 2013

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Assisted teachers who taught kindergarten, first and second graders with one on one reading, group work at
stations and supporting the teachers with prep work
Volunteered to work with a student one on one outside of the school to review math and reading from her
previous grade and prepare for the upcoming grade
Collaborated with teachers from the school to get materials and appropriate curriculum to help the student
maintain and grow over the summer

Hiensite, Durant, IA
Camp Instructor

Summer 2011 and 2012

Accompanied children ages 4-12 in making fun fitness goals for themselves each week
Educated children on nutritional values in healthy snack making decisions
Managed childrens behavior and structure at the camp location, when walking to and from the parks in town
and on field trips to public pools and state parks

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Maintain a positive outlook and can be counted on to be the one to always look for an answer
Eager to learn, listen and collaborate with others to benefit my colleagues, myself and my students
Analyzing DISC (behavior assessment tool) to understand different personalities and how to communicate
best with others
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Take initiative in group settings to establish individual strengths and team goals
Served as a captain sophomore and senior year taking on the roles of elevating team concerns, feedback to
coaches, collaborating with the team and coaches on sensitive and challenging discussions
Attended leadership conferences with coaches and other team members to learn how to enhance team
chemistry
Mentor to underclassman on the team by guiding them through healthy choices in time management, study
habits and taking care of their bodies
ACTIVITIES
Played junior and senior year on the Missouri State Softball team
Played freshman and sophomore year on the Muscatine Community College softball team
Volunteer
Miracle League, Springfield, Mo
Fall 2012 and Fall 2013
Assisted children with exceptionalities in playing softball/baseball on a cushioned field every Monday night
Meals a Million, Springfield, Mo
Fall 2012 and Fall 2013
Formed assembly lines and made bags of food to help feed people locally and worldwide
Certifications
Coaching Certification
SMART Notebook 11 Beginner and Intermediate Certified Training: including successful completion of
SMART Notebook Assessment and SMART Notebook Lesson Presentation
Honors

Becky Duffin Heart Award (An award made in honor of Becky Duffin an outstanding softball player for SMS
and the U.S. womens team who passed away of cancer to young)
NFCA All American Scholar Athlete
MVC (Missouri Valley Conference) Honor Roll 2013
NJCAA Academic All American Spring 2012
Deans List: Fall 2011, Spring 2012 (4.0), Fall 2013 (4.0), Spring 2014 (4.0), Fall 2014 (4.0)

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Phi Theta Kappa Spring 2011-Spring 2012