PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Zoe Jefferies FOURTH GRADE INTERN THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

Granite School District - West Valley STEM
August 2018 - Present
Classroom teacher at West Valley STEM teaching 4th grade. Implemented a variety
CONTACT of blended learning strategies to deepen student learning. Created lessons and
assessments that utilized multiple modalitites to enhance the learning of an
801.897.5727 academically diverse classroom. Collaborated with colleages to engage students
in service learning opportunities.
3996 Saturn Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84124 STUDENT MENTOR FOR THE URBAN INSTITUTE FOR
TEACHER EDUCATION
z o e . j e ff e r i e s 2 0 @ g m a i l . c o m University of Utah
January 2018 - August 2018
Served as a resource for students in the College of Education. Presented to
SUMMARY multiple classes about teacher education. Improved recruitment efforts at multiple
colleges and high schools. Met with students about their educational interests,
University of Utah including helping with volunteer opportunities.
Elementary Intern in
Granite School District SUBSTITUTE TEACHER: GRADES K-12
Granite School District
teaching 4th grade. August 2017 - May 2018
Launched the “Red Served as a guest teacher for grades Kindergarten through 12th grade, including
Readers” student group at Special Education classrooms. Carried out teacher lesson plans. Collaborated with
the University of Utah. classroom teachers. Practiced positive classroom management techniques. Built
Served as a substitute rapport with parents, teachers, and students.
teacher for Granite School
PRIVATE TUTOR: GRADE K-8
District. Implemented the
University of Utah
Next Steps and Higher January 2016 - August 2018
Steps reading interven- Private math and reading tutor. Assessed student knowledge prior to sessions.
tions as a private tutor. Created personalized lesson plans. Designed “Terms and Conditions” document for
parent and student to adhere to. Assessed and graphed student progress. Success
was seen in students’ grades and overall ability to problem solve independently.
EDUCATION
VOLUNTEER
University of Utah
Elementary Education BS RED READERS UNIVERSITY OF UTAH: PRESIDENT/FOUNDER
ESL Endorsement
Launched the “Red Readers” student group at the University of Utah. Prepared the
charter and presented to the Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU)
for approval and funding. As president, I planned and coordinated reading nights.
REFERENCES
HOWARD R. DRIGGS ELEMENTARY: CLASSROOM VOLUNTEER
Shauna Jensen- Principal
Volunteered time to classroom teachers three or more hours per week. As a
West Valley STEM volunteer I graded papers, assisted children with special needs in completing
385.646.5079 lessons, and prepared papers for the following day.
svjensen@graniteschools.org
U-FIT: VOLUNTEER
Janet Wellman - Mentor Engaged children with special needs in a sports environment. Facilitated exercise
West Valley STEM training programs between the parents and children. Acted as liaison between
U-Fit administration and the families of participants. Ensured a safe and equaitable
385.646.5079
environment. Implemented weekly sport specific programs.
jwellman@graniteschools.org

CERTIFICATIONS & ADDITIONAL SKILLS

John Funk - Mentor
Next Steps Reading Intervention Graphic Design
University of Utah
385.414.1239 Higher Steps Reading Intervention Emergency Medical Responder
john.funk@utah.edu CPR & AED C e r t i fi e d N u r s i n g A s s i s t a n t