GENAVIEVE E.

BERGER
genavieve.berger@du.edu
Denver, CO
757-777-2225

PROFILE EDUCATION
Hard-working and dedicated educator B.A. Educational Studies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills English Minor, GPA 3.97/4.0
Experienced teaching students ages 2 through 18 Principia College, Elsah, IL
Creative and adaptable; a motivated leader and team player May 2018

TEACHING
EXPERIENCE
2018-Present
Substitute Teacher, Colorado Academy, Graland Country Day School, Kent Denver, Denver, CO
Taught in a variety of K-12 classrooms and schools
Collaborated with administration during teacher absences to deliver strong curriculum
Worked in partnership with colleagues to address students’ needs
Quickly established working relationships with students

2018
Senior Capstone Project, Principia College, Elsah, IL
Regularly taught and assisted in a 6th and 7th grade ELA classroom
Created and led lessons on symbolism, text features, and text structures
Conferred with students to assess reading ability and establish goals
Investigated and reported on the correlation between classroom
communities and student literacy

2017
Teaching Internship, Alton Middle School, Alton, IL
Taught and assisted in a 7th grade ELA classroom
Created and led lessons on stems that required students to work collaboratively
Worked with a diverse group of learners who came from a variety of backgrounds
Supported students who were struggling academically and emotionally

2015 – 2017 (Summers)

Lead Teacher, Broad Bay Manor School, Virginia Beach, VA
Led 4 year-old, Pre-K, and 1st grade classes
Used differentiated instruction to engage learners of all varieties
Regularly worked with students one-on-one to meet their specific learning needs

AWARDS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Dean’s List and Honor Roll, Principia College, 2015-Present Editor in Chief, 2017-2018
Founder’s Scholarship, Principia College, 2015-Present Family Nanny, 2016-2018
Academic Excellence Scholarship, Radford University, 2015 Boys and Girls Club Volunteer, 2017
Wholeman’s Scholarship, Principia Upper School, 2012 Academic Mentor, 2017
Mary Handy Award for Journalism, Principia College, 2018 Educational Studies Dept. TA, 2017
Gold Piano Guild Award, National Piano Guild, 2011 Sustainability Outreach Officer, 2015-2016