Jacob Lepper

11903 Stepping Stone Dr. Fishers, IN 46037 | 317-919-5053

|jacob.lepper@gmail.com | http://mrlepper.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN May 2019
Bachelor of Science in Teacher of All Learners: Elementary
LICENSURE
Elementary Generalist K-6
Special Education K-6
Computer Educator License K-12
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Hamilton Southeastern High School, Fishers, IN Spring 2019
Student Teacher, Computer Science
 Assisted in developing interactive learning programs with teachers wanted to utilize Internet tools
 Developed assessment tasks using a wide range of formative assessment tools
 Taught Computer science principles for sophomore through senior high school age students
 Designed problems for students to create innovative solutions using their HTML/CSS/Java Script/Cybersecurity skills
Allisonville Elementary, Indianapolis, IN Spring 2019
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Student Teacher, 3 Grade
 Taught student in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development
 Communicated with general education teachers as a resource to meet the needs of Gifted and Talented (G/T) students
in the general education classroom
 Utilized the Universal Design for learning to conduct small group and individual education
 Assumed full-time responsibility for a class of twenty-two G/T students
Rogers Elementary, Bloomington, IN Fall 2018
Student Teacher, Kindergarten through Second Grade Community Classroom
 Modeled and modified behaviors by creating behavior plans that utilize visual schedules and alternate behaviors
(such as a biter)
 Attended transitional Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and received special mentoring from the
host teacher concerning best practices, goals, and procedural guidelines
 Participated with the host teacher, paraprofessionals, general education teachers and administration in designing and
implementing individualized education plans for students.
 Assessed students' abilities based on the results of state/district assessments and used data to track students' academic
progress (Utilizing the STAR profiling system)
 Developed strong relationships with students and families through advisory, planning daily activities, tracking
student progress, and generating action plans for struggling students.
 Assumed full-time responsibility for a class of eight students with high needs
School of Inquiry #84, Indianapolis, IN Spring 2018
Field Experience, Kindergarten
 Worked with a diverse, urban student population including ESL students
 Performed various assessments such as Preference, Ecological and Discrepancy
 Conducted math and literacy lessons through inquiry and project-based learning
 Utilized tools such as Lexia and Dreambox to monitor student’s goals while modifying students’ learning as they progressed
Lakeview Elementary, Bloomington, IN Fall 2017
Field Experience, 4th Grade
 Conducted formative assessments to modify learning each week
 Interviewed students to determine the depth of knowledge
 Collaborated with peers to create lesson plans and questions for student-focused learning
Binford Elementary, Bloomington, IN Fall 2017
ELA Tutor for a first-grade student
 Worked one-on-one with ESL students
 Utilized leveled texts, homework and a variety of teaching strategies to aid student growth
Lakeview Elementary, Bloomington, IN Spring 2016
Field Experience, 3rd Grade
 Integrated technology into Science, Math, and English lessons
 Collaborated with host teacher and members of the teaching team to plan and teach
 Designed and facilitated hands-on activities for all content areas that resulted in increased student motivation and
participation
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Code.Org, Indiana March 2019 – Current
Computer Science Fundamentals Facilitator
 Facilitate CS Fundamentals workshops
 Collaborate and coordinate with Regional Partner (where applicable) on CS expansion and workshops
 Effectively engages and co-lead learning experiences for adults
 Strong desire and commitment to develop as a facilitator and leader within the CS education community
 Effective practices and strategies for facilitating transformative professional development
 Develop and maintain expertise in the curriculum, the professional development workshop agendas, and frequently
asked questions and concerns from teachers
 Utilize facilitator effectiveness survey results to continuously improve workshop quality
Camp Blue Sky through Leafspring School, Fishers, IN May 2018 – Current
Camp Director
 Collaborated with co-counselors to plan themes and activities for kindergarten through seventh-grade campers
 Led daily field trips to museums, State Parks, community tourist points and other destinations
 Facilitated group activities and outdoor outings for campers
Metz Family, Carmel, IN May 2018 – Current
Tutor
 Modified computer science lessons for a second-grade student
 Achieved the goal of knowing the time and Roman Numerals
 Built a relationship with the student and family
University Lab Assistant, Bloomington, IN January 2017 – December 2018
Teacher Assistant
 Communicated deadlines to students and assisted in voicing their challenges to the professors
 Developed lessons in computer science to promote computational thinking
 Demonstrated best practices when integrating technology into Math, Science, English, and Social Studies lessons
School Age Care, Bloomington, IN August 2016 – April 2018
Assistant
 Collaborated with co-counselors to plan themes and activities for elementary age children
 Planned lessons for after-school care that challenged student thinking
Camp Lakeview, Columbus, IN May 2017 – August 2017
Junior Counselor Director
 Collaborated with counselors, support staff and full-time staff to plan leadership opportunities for high volunteers
 Planned Bible studies and group building activities for nine 2-week sessions of junior counselors
 Facilitated group building activities for junior counselors
Camp Lakeview, Seymour, IN May 2015-May 2016
Counselor
 Engaged second through seventh grade students in group building activities
 Developed Bible studies based on the needs of the cabin
 Promoted collaboration and empathy when groups faced difficulties
LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES
Teacher of All Learners Representative, Liaison 2017-2019
Union Board, Assistant Director 2016-2018
Freshman Leadership Program, Facilitator 2016-2017
Union Board, Member 2015-2016
Indiana University Auditorium, Member 2014- 2016
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Behavior Intervention, MCCSC, Bloomington, IN November 2018
Pathfinders Conference, Bloomington, IN July 2018
Indiana Connected Educator’s Conference, Noblesville, IN October 2017
Leadershape, Martinsville, IN March 2016
CERTIFICATIONS
American Red Cross CPR Certification Valid through 2021
CPI Certification Valid through 2020
 Jacob Lepper
11903 Stepping Stone Dr. Fishers, IN 46037 | 317-919-5053
|jacob.lepper@gmail.com http://mrlepper.weebly.com

REFERENCES

Debbie Ramos, Owner of Leafspring School

Leafspring School at Geist
10408 Olio Road
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 401-3800
dramos@rainbowstationindy.org

Michael Karlin, Ph.D. Candidate & Associate Instructor Instructional Systems Technology
Indiana University School of Education
201 N. Rose Avenue
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-1006
mkarlin@iu.edu

Kelsey Rupley, Community Based Teacher

Rogers Elementary
2200 E 2nd St
Bloomington, Indiana 47401
(812) 330-7767
krupley@mccsc.edu