Mikayla Karels

KAREL024@D.UMN.EDU

| 320-241-8742|

EDUCATION
B.A.A. Teaching Communication Arts and Literature
University of Minnesota-Duluth, Duluth, MN

September 2012- May 2016

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Youth Specialist, North Star Eagle Nest Program

September 2015-Current
Duluth Area YMCA,Duluth Edison Charter Schools, Duluth, MN
Oversee check-in and check-out procedure with students and parents
Collaboration with coordinator to create and improvement program activities
Build trusting relationships with students and parents
Manage classroom behavior expectations at all times
Facilitate the homework help center
Assist coordinator with surveys and assessments.

Student Advisor, Office for Students in Transition

June 2015-August 2015
University of Minnesota- Duluth, Duluth, MN
Monitored morning check-in
Advised a caseload of 100+ students
Collaborated with student advisors and professional faculty at UMD
Facilitated student group meetings

Student Employee, UMD Stores

August 2015
University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, MN
Trained employees on register and customer procedures
Assisted store manager in assigned duties
Presented a welcoming atmosphere to all customers.

August 2013-

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Adopt-A-Class
September 2014
Hermantown High School, Hermantown, MN
Executed academic and enriching lesson plans.
Communicated expectations and procedures with cooperating teacher.
Constructed and taught original lesson plan.

Practicum Field Experience

2015- April 2015
Denfeld High School, Duluth, MN
Observed a classroom of students in the grades 10th-12th grade.
Balanced the role of observer and authority figure.
Prepared and taught lessons with input from cooperating teacher.
Created an inquiry project by Implementing student surveys
Shaped my own techniques and teaching philosophies

February

Student Observer North Star Academy

September 2015-Current
Duluth Edison Charter Schools, Duluth, MN
Provided reading interventions during class
Facilitated classroom management
Assessed assignments prior to lessons

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

September 2015
University of Minnesota Duluth Chapter
Lead a group study of 12 members
Attended multiple leadership retreats
Awarded as a recognized student leader

November 2012, Duluth, MN

University of Minnesota- Duluth Honors

University of Minnesota Duluth Chapter, Duluth, MN
December 2013- December 2014
Volunteers six hours a semester within the Duluth community
Attended six campus events a semester containing a wide range of topics and ideas.

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Drama Club

January 2014- February 2014
HLWW High School, Howard Lake, MN
Facilitated auditions for One Act competitions
Supported director during competition season
Recorded notes and reflected after each rehearsal
Conducted rehearsals

Denfeld High School Theater Department

March 2015- May 2015
Denfeld High School, Duluth, MN
Prepared procedure for auditions with director
Researched costumes a props for character development
Recorded discussion during rehearsals

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bulldog Welcome Week RockStar, Office for Students in Transition

June 2014- September 2014
University of Minnesota-Duluth, Duluth, MN
Facilitated check-in for incoming Freshman and families
Lead group meetings of 13 incoming Freshmen.
Encouraged student involvement at UMD.
Bulldog Welcome Week Team Lead, Office of Students in Transition
June 2015- September 2015
Oversaw and counseled a number of new RockStars students
Lead problem solving and brainstorming sessions
Participated student leadership trainings