KELSY NEIL

Email: kneil@unomaha.edu

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education Expected Graduation: Dec. 2017
Endorsement in Deaf and Hard of Hearing GPA: 3.99
Regents Scholarship
Chancellors List (6 Semesters)

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Final Practicum Fall 2016
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Neihardt Elementary School, Millard Public Schools, Omaha, NE 5 Grade
Completed 50 hours of field experience
Conducted specialized writing instruction to a struggling student
Coordinated with cooperating teacher to determine lesson plans
Planned and taught whole group lessons in writing, reading, and social studies content
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Assisted in classroom management and daily grading

Deaf Education Practicum Spring 2016

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Iowa School for the Deaf, Council Bluffs, IA Combination 2 , 3 , & 4 Grade
Completed 20 hours of field experience
Worked with children with different ranges of communication needs: sign only, sign and
spoken English
Assisted students one-on-one with daily work
Aided in whole group lessons

Advanced Practicum Fall 2015

Hartman Elementary School, Omaha Public Schools, Omaha, NE 4th Grade
Completed 60 hours of field experience
Worked with students from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
Administered assessments including reading inventory and comprehension
Taught in a whole group, small group, and individualized setting

Intermediate Practicum Spring 2015

Mountview Elementary School, Omaha Public Schools, Omaha, Ne 3rd Grade
Completed 60 hours of field experience
Led guided reading groups
Observed integration of students with special needs into the mainstream classroom

Beginning Practicum Fall 2014

Peter Sarpy Elementary School, Bellevue Public Schools, Bellevue, NE 2nd Grade

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 Mission Middle School, Bellevue Public Schools, Bellevue, NE 7th Grade
Completed 3 hours of field experience
Observed teacher and student interactions

WORK EXPERIENCE
Tutor Jan. 2016 - present
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Provide reading instruction to a 2 grade boy who is a struggling reader
Assist with reading and math homework to ensure student understands his learning
Complete reading assessment to determine what aspects of reading are strengths and
areas of growth for student

University of Nebraska at Omaha New Student and Family Programs, Omaha, NE

Coordinator Aug. 2015 - present
Collaborate with professional staff to organize and run monthly trainings of Ambassadors
Lead recruitment meetings to inform prospective employees of the positions under Team
Maverick and the application process
Interview applicants to determine who would be an effective Ambassador
Ambassador Jan. 2014 present
Conduct tours for new and prospective students around campus, informing students about
campus and campus resources
Guide students and guests through orientation, effectively answering questions and
teaching students about the technology used at UNO
Coordinate with academic advisors to sign students up for classes

SERVICE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Heart2Heart Tutor, Omaha, Ne Spring 2014
Provided extra instruction to struggling students in reading and math
Gained a better perspective of students who are considered at-risk

Technical Skills
Education:
Fluent in American Sign Language
Working knowledge of various educational technologies for classroom use
Certification & Training:
CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification - UNO Spring 2015
Smartboard Training - UNO Spring 2015
Leadership Development Training - UNO Spring 2014 - present

LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Allies for Sign Language - Secretary Fall 2016 - present
Allies for Sign Language - member Fall 2015 - present
University of Nebraska at Omaha Honors Program - member Fall 2013 - present

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