Jaclyn M.

Lerman
jaclyn.lerman@gmail.com (847) 417-5844 CAREER OBJECTIVE________________________________________________________________ To obtain a position as an early childhood teacher that will make use of my dedication to students growth and development as well as my commitment to my own personal learning. EDUCATION University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Education Bachelors Degree- Early Childhood Education James Scholar TEACHING EXPERIENCE Student Teaching Kindergarten, St. Joseph Grade School Lindsey Parrish, Cooperating Teacher. (217) 469-2291

Fall 2009-present GPA: 3.79/4.00

Spring 2010-present

St. Joseph, IL Spring 2013

Teamed with cooperating teacher to plan, put into practice, and modify instructional units Enhanced an existing unit to meet the various learning needs of 16 students Learned and became comfortable with all daily, weekly, and monthly duties of a teacher Champaign, IL Fall 2012

Practicum Pre-Kindergarten, Champaign Early Childhood Center LeVette Harmon, Cooperating Teacher. (217) 351-3881 Guided 17 diverse 3-5-year-olds in play-based learning activities Planned and implemented a project-based unit on balls Acquired teacher-to-teacher communication skills

Practicum 2nd Grade Spanish Bilingual Classroom, Leal Elementary School Sandra Osorio, Cooperating Teacher. (217) 384-3618 Taught 20 English Language Learners in reading, writing, and science Developed engaging lesson plans for reading and writing activities Designed a pen pal program with another local elementary school Improved upon Spanish communication skills

Urbana, IL Spring 2012

Practicum Infant 6 weeks-12 months old, First United Methodist Church Day Care Beth Wise, Cooperating Teacher. (217) 356-1247 Observed head teacher create plans for effective and significant lessons Assisted in the everyday care-giving and learning activities of 8 infants Learned teacher-parent communication skills

Champaign, IL Fall 2011

Classroom Aide Kindergarten, Bottenfield Elementary School Anne Roth, Teacher. (217) 351-3807

Champaign, IL Fall 2009-Fall 2010

Tutored 24 kindergarteners individually in reading, writing, and mathematics Led small groups of two or three in art projects and reading centers Prepared art materials for use at later times Observed and learned classroom management skills from experienced teachers Gained 70 hours of hands-on classroom experience

WORK EXPERIENCE Nanny Baum Family Wendy Baum, Employer. (847) 444-0274 Cared for two children, ages 13 and 9 Used time management skills to maintain kids daily schedules Created interesting and meaningful activities for kids to enjoy

Deerfield, IL Summer 2011-present

Counselor Sun-N-Fun Camp Tricia Conroy, Co-Director. (847) 374-1626

Deerfield, IL Summer 2008-present

Guided eighteen 4-year-olds in songs, art projects, games, and supervised play Partnered with co-counselors to create an exciting camp experience for campers Communicated childs activities to parents on a daily basis

COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEER Student Opportunities for After-school Resources (SOAR) Member Tutored a 2nd grade student in reading, writing, and mathematics Built a positive relationship with tutee Gained 28 hours of tutoring experience

Champaign, IL Spring 2012

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS Languages Spanish Intermediate knowledge Technology Proficient in Microsoft Office, SMART Notebook Interests Art, technical theatre, film, literature