Wendy Petersen Morse

4/18/2013 1627 South Clayton St. Salt Lake City, UT 84104 801-638-0694 wendy.morse@slcschools.org https://sites.google.com/site/mrsmorseclassroom/

OBJECTIVES
Obtain a position within an elementary school where I can maximize my university training to develop the experience and expertise necessary to launch my teaching career. Also to encourage learning and group participation in the classroom, thereby helping students to become productive and successful citizens whom exude confidence and feel ready to pursue higher education.

EDUCATION Salt Lake Community College 2005 - Current A.S. Pre teacher Education EXPERIENCE
Summer Math Review Leader | M o u n t a i n V i e w E l e m e n t a r y June 6, 2012 July 24, 2012

Worked with four classes of third and fourth grade students to review math concepts that they were struggling with, preparing for the new school year. Created lesson plans and activities to promote understanding and retention of math concepts. Administered pre and post district assessments.

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Group Leader

Mountain View Elementary

June 6 July 24, 2012 Worked with a group of third grade students in the summer program, supervised field trips, created enrichment activities, and sports. January 25, 2012 June 6, 2012

Worked with a group of 30 40 kids from kindergarten to fifth grade in the after school program. Homework tutor and created activities for the kids to participate in after completing assigned work.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
PTO/PTA Vice President 2010 Current In charge of organizing PTO meetings with parents, including creating agenda and announcements. Liaison for the Roads to Success program, data entry, assembly organization, organized fundraiser and carried out the entire project. Organized and supervised all activities and programs PTO is involved with. School Community Council Chair

I Mountain View Elementary

I Glendale Middle

School
2010 Current Attend district meeting to learn new information about the counsel and bring back to share with members, create meeting schedule,

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agendas, and prepare minutes for each meeting, organize parents and faculty, communicate what is happening in our school and school district. Responsible for explaining the responsibilities of the council in making certain decisions and solving problems. Parent Volunteer 2002 Current Time spent assisting teachers in preparing classroom materials, supervised small groups, individual student support, progress monitoring, vocabulary and spelling tutor. CLC Leadership Team member

I Mountain View and Glendale etc.

I Mountain View/

Glendale Community Learning Center

2010 Current Worked with community leaders to enhance positive opportunities in the community, build relationships, address community issues, and work with parents and school administrators to build solid positive community involvement.

FIELD EXPERIENCE
Second Grade Classroom January 2013 Current Spent several hours per week observing in a second grade classroom, discussing teaching philosophy, classroom management, and student assessment, as well as personal teaching efficacy with a mentor teacher. Assisted the teacher with classroom activities, as well as classroom management, and tutored students who needed extra support.

I Mountain View Elementary

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Therapeutic Pre- school

I The Childrens Center of

Kearns
August 2012- December 2012

Participated in providing a healthy therapeutic learning environment for pre-school aged children with varying social, economic, cognitive, emotional, and physical abilities. Played with the kids and helped with learning activities.

References and letters of recommendation available upon request

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