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ALLISON CRUTHIS

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as an elementary education educator, applying my past
experiences, use of variety of
learning strategies, and innovative technology to see all
my students succeed.
EDUCATION
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education
Minor: Literacy Education
Cumulative GPA: 3.4
Expected Graduation Date: December 2015
Deans List: Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014
CERTIFCATIONS
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens First Aid CPR (infant, child, and adult) High Risk
Behaviors Mandatory
Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporter
FIELD EXEPERIENCES
Level III-Skinner North Elementary School, Chicago, Illinois (Faculty Supervisor: Lynne
Ensworth)
March 2015

Level II
2nd Grade-Orchard Hill Elementary School, Cedar Falls, Iowa (Faculty Supervisor: Sherri
Hill)
Spring 2013
Presented and explained different types of weather
Administered weekly spelling tests
Observed activities outside of the classroom (Physical Education, Music, Art)
Level I
Kindergarten-Fred Becker Elementary School, Waterloo Iowa (Faculty Supervisor:
Allison Barness)
Fall 2012
Observed different teacher management and classroom styles
Worked with students individually and in small groups to develop literacy skills
Assisted teacher with daily classroom activities

OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCE


Cheley Colorado Camps, Estes Park, Colorado
June-August 2014
Riflery Counselor
Demonstrated and maintained proper safety procedures
Created unique life experiences in a challenging and nurturing setting
Fostered learning in a positive and supportive environment
Adapted to living in a new surrounding

YMCA Fun in the Sun Day Camp, Clinton, Iowa


May-August 2013
Interacted daily with students with a variety of backgrounds
Worked one-on-one with campers on activities that involved reading, writing, and
math
Maintained the safety of the campers
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School, Waterloo, Iowa
January-April 2014
Reading Tutor
Tutored a 4th grade student once a week on basic writing and reading skills
Performed the QRI-5 Assessment
Created individualized lessons directed towards students reading and writing
capabilities
Dr. Walter Cunningham School for Excellence, Waterloo, Iowa
February-April 2013
Reading Tutor
Tutored a 1st grade English Language Learner student once a week on basic reading
skills
Communicated and collaborated with peers to create individualized lessons for
specific reading deficiencies
Created individualized lesson plans integrating technology
Lincoln Elementary School, Cedar Falls, Iowa
April 2014
UNI Guest Teacher
Planned and created three small group lessons incorporating social studies and
reading
Integrated technology into lessons and effective demonstrated them
Researched and generated different methods of integrating social studies into the
classroom
Sacred Heart Elementary School, Waterloo, Iowa
September-December 2014
Reading Tutor
Designed individualized lesson plans for 3rd grade ELL student focusing on improving
reading and writing comprehension
Combined elements of technology into lessons with the use of iPads
Performed multiple reading and writing assessments (i.e. QRI-5)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Salvation Army After School Program
February-April 2015
Golden Graduate Reunion
May 2013, September 2014
African American Read In
February 2013
Cedar Valley Food Bank
Fall 2013
Safety Town Day Camp
June 2011

COLLEGE ACTVITIES
CATS (Connecting Alumni to Student)
December 2012-Present
STAT (Students Today Alumni Tomorrow)
August 2011-Present
UNI Homecoming Committee (CATS Co-Chair)
February 2014-Septmeber 2014
KULT Radio
October 2013-May 2014
Rider Hall Senate
August 2011-May 2013

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