Valkyrie A.

Progar
891 Alpine Drive, Brighton, MI 48116
progar1va@alma.edu
(810) 623-8089
valkyrieprogar.weebly.com
Career Objective_______________________________________________________________
Seeking a position as an Elementary Teacher where I can nurture students educational needs and
model tolerance, perseverance, and enthusiasm for lifelong learning.

Education_____________________________________________________________________
Alma College Alma, MI
Bachelor of Arts Graduation April 2017
Major: Elementary Education
Minors: English Language Arts and Mathematics
Cumulative GPA: 3.651

Teaching Development__________________________________________________________
Pine Avenue Elementary School Alma, MI Winter 2017
Fourth Grade Student Teaching Placement
Cooperating Teacher: Heidi Kolb
14 weeks of Student Teaching
Assisted with and conducted daily lesson instruction, routines, and activities
Implemented my own lesson plans for all disciplines
Reconstructed, updated, and aligned curriculum
Worked as a member of the March Reading Month Committee

Shepherd Elementary School Shepherd, MI Winter 2016

Fourth Grade Field Placement
Supervising Teacher: Dabney Dusenbery
Conducted 50 hours of classroom observation
Assisted with daily lesson instruction and activities
Implemented lesson plans for 4th grade in Mathematics and Language Arts

Pine Avenue Elementary School Alma, MI Fall 2015

Fifth Grade Field Placement
Supervising Teacher: Andrea Oswald
Conducted 50 hours of classroom observation
Conducted 8 hours of Special Education observation
Implemented lesson plans for 5th grade in Social Studies and Science
Worked one-on-one with struggling students in Mathematics, Writing, and Social Studies

Luce Road Elementary School Alma, MI Fall 2014

Kindergarten Field Placement
Supervising Teacher: Theresa Goecker
Conducted 56 hours of classroom observation
Assisted with daily lesson instruction and activities
Assessed students periodically on academic progress
 Valkyrie A. Progar
891 Alpine Drive, Brighton, MI 48116
progar1va@alma.edu
(810) 623-8089
valkyrieprogar.weebly.com
Certifications and Honors_______________________________________________________
MTTC (Michigan Test for Teacher Certification) Certified April 2017
Harlan R. McCall Memorial Scholar in Education Winter 2017
MIAA Scholar Athlete Spring 2014 & Spring 2016
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certified Winter 2016
QPR (Question Persuade Refer) Certified Fall 2016
CPV (College Positive Volunteer) Certified Fall 2014

Employment___________________________________________________________________
PCMI WillSub MDE Winter 2017 Present
Substitute Teacher
Works in the absence of a regular teacher to teach students
Maintains a positive, clean, and welcoming learning environment
Adheres to procedures, routines, and school policies followed by the regular teacher

Alma College Student Life Alma, MI Fall 2015 Present

Resident Assistant
Helps new students adjust to Alma College by creating a welcoming environment
through various activities and hall events
Collaborates with other resident assistants and residence hall directors to make a safe
campus environment
Enforces and upholds college policies
Safe Zone Training
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Training

Alma College Center for Student Opportunity Alma, MI Winter 2014 Present
Tutor
Tutors Alma College students in Mathematics (MTH 202)
Tutors Alma College facultys children in Elementary Mathematics

Ann Taylor LOFT Brighton, MI Fall 2014 Present

Sales Associate
Provides individualized client experience
Maintains a clean and welcoming store environment

Alma College Athletic Department Alma, MI Fall 2013 Fall 2016

Athletic Event Staff
Sold tickets
Set up sporting events
Welcomed home and visiting parents and fans
 Valkyrie A. Progar
891 Alpine Drive, Brighton, MI 48116
progar1va@alma.edu
(810) 623-8089
valkyrieprogar.weebly.com
References____________________________________________________________________
Heidi Kolb
Pine Avenue Elementary
4th Grade Teacher
hkolb@almaschools.net
(989) 463-3111

Dr. Nicola Findley

Alma College
Chair, Education Department
findley@alma.edu
(989) 463-7184

Dr. Jessie Store

Alma College
Education Department
storejc@alma.edu
(989) 463-7185

Mary Kuenn
Alma College
Field Instructor
kuennml@alma.edu
(989) 620-7883

Maddy Adolf
Alma College
Mitchell Hall Director
Student Conduct Coordinator
adolfmr@alma.edu
(989)463-7576