Kerianne Niswonger

175 Oak St. Seneca, Il 61360 H: (815) 357-9753 C: (815) 693-6741 keri@stopthehiccups.com
Professional Summary

Talented, organized, and detailed-oriented education professional committed to defining unique

methods of curriculum design and development to provide meaningful and memorable learning
experiences.
Skills

Effective time management Microsoft: Office 2010-2016,

Teaching/tutoring Word, Publisher, PowerPoint
Tailoring curriculum plans Adobe: Acrobat, Photoshop CS6
Varied lesson plans Dragon
Creative learning strategies Prezi
Creative imagination stimulation Piktochart
Positive learning environment PowToon
Student motivation Craft Edge
Computer proficient eCal
Work History
Teachers Aide, 08/2008 to 06/2009
Seneca Grade School, 174 Oak St. Seneca, Il
Successfully improved first and second grade student reading abilities through teaching
the Response to Intervention (RTI) program with the reading specialist.
Served as personal aide for a special needs student.
Assisted the first-grade teacher in the classroom.
Assisted with the after-school tutoring program to help students understand the concepts
and improve grades.
Substitute Teachers Aide, 03/2008 to 06/2008
Seneca Grade School, 174 Oak St. Seneca, Il
Provided classroom assistance to the teacher in the absence of the assistant.

Pioneer Club Director, 09/2005 to 06/2006

First Church of God, 2895 E 24th Rd. Marseilles, IL 61341
Monitored program effectiveness.
Liaised with Pioneer Club to order and maintain inventory of program supplies.
Composed and drafted all outgoing correspondence to the Pioneer Club, staff and parents.
Supported 20 club leaders with implementing the Pioneer Club grade-appropriate
childrens ministry resources for a group of 50 students.
Organized a small band, scheduled rehearsals, and provided the sheet music.

Vacation Bible School Director, 07/2005 to 07/2005

First Church of God, 2895 E 24th Rd. Marseilles, IL 61341
Monitored program effectiveness.
 Composed and drafted all outgoing correspondence to the staff and parents.
Supported 20 Vacation Bible School leaders with implementing the grade-appropriate
childrens ministry resources for a group of 50 students.
Organized a small, 9-member band, scheduled rehearsals, and provided the sheet music
and created appropriate attire.
Red Cross Certified Life Guard, 09/2003 to 09/2007
Ottawa YMCA, 201 E Jackson St, Ottawa, IL 61350
Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed a homeschool swimming program.
Successfully taught swimming safety and swimming lessons to area school children as
part of the physical education program.
Served as the instructor providing swimming safety and swimming lessons for those 9
months to 88 years.
Served as the instructor for the adults high-impact water aerobics classes.

Teacher, 09/1998 to 06/1999

Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL 60431
Served as the teacher providing themed classes for the parent-tot and preschool classes.
Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed each of the parent-tot and preschool
classes.

Teacher, 08/1997 to 06/1999

Plainfield Park District, 23729 W Ottawa St, Plainfield, IL
Assisted the preschool teacher in the classroom.
Developed and created curriculum to implement in the classroom.
Served as the teacher providing themed classes for the parent-tot and preschool classes.
Successfully planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed a photography class for
middle school students.
Education

Master of Science: Education in Learning Design and Technology, Expected 2018

Purdue University - 610 Purdue Mall, West Lafayette, IN 47907
Concentrations: Instructional Design Project Management, Computer and Video Game Design
for Education, Integration and Management of Computers in Education

Bachelor of Science: Education/Educational Studies, 2016

University of Phoenix - 1625 W Fountainhead Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85282
Graduated with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.79 on a 4.00 scale.

Photography: 06/1998 to 01/2000

College of DuPage: 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Completed 33 Credits
Grade Point Average 2.90 on 4.00 scale

Early Childhood Education: 01/1988 to 01/1998

Joliet Junior College:
Completed 24 Credits
Grade Point Average 2.55 on 4.00 scale
 1 Semester student teaching
Photography
Interests

I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, photography, digital scrapbooks, swimming,
sewing, baking, and crafts.