Katelyn Lexvold

40161 240th Ave. Goodhue, MN 55027 Ÿ klexvold14@winona.edu Ÿ (651) 764-0997

OBJECTIVE

Obtain a position as an elementary teacher where I can utilize my dedication to children's educational needs and development.

EDUCATION
Winona State University, Rochester, MN Anticipated Graduation: May 2019
Bachelor of Science GPA: 4.0/4.0
Major: Elementary Education, K-6
Honors: Dean’s List---fall 2017, spring 2018

Rochester Community and Technical College, Rochester, MN Graduation: May 2017

Associates of Liberal Arts GPA: 4.0
Major: Liberal Arts
Honors: Dean’s List---all four semesters

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Student Teaching, Zumbrota- Mazeppa Elementary School, MN January 2019-present

• 3rd Grade
o Participated in staff meetings and professional development opportunities
o Taught and differentiated math, language arts, and social studies lessons to best fit student needs
o Equipped students with the appropriate knowledge needed to successfully complete assessments
o Altered lessons based on how the students performed throughout my instruction
• Anticipate completing 400 hours

Student Teaching, Washington Elementary School, Rochester, MN August-October 2018

• Kindergarten
o Planned and implemented lessons
o Performed initial and follow-up kindergarten assessments
o Mentored individual students requiring extra support
o Communicated with parents during pick-up time at the end of the day
• Completed 250 hours

Clinical Experience, Riverside Elementary School, Rochester, MN September- April 2018

• 1st grade---Guided reading block
o Modified lesson plans based on my daily evaluation
o Created reading activities based on the students’ reading level
• 2nd grade---Running record
o Interviewed student to gather prior reading experience
o Conducted a running record
o Analyzed running record to select activities to increase areas of weakness
• 3rd grade---Math Block (Games)
o Created and taught addition and subtraction games
o Revised games based on how the students were reacting to them
• 4th grade---Guided reading block
o Planned and taught lessons on summarization
o Researched students beforehand to gather information on literacy needs
o Adjusted the material to meet the needs of all students in my group
• 5th grade---Bubble-ology unit
o Strengthened students’ use of long division to find averages of a group of numbers
o Provided guidance throughout the course of experiment
o Equipped students in need with the proper materials to keep up with the daily journals
• Completed 47 clinical hours

Clinical Experience, Zumbrota-Mazeppa Elementary School, Mazeppa, MN February-March 2018

• Observed and completed clinical requirements in a 5th grade classroom.
• Designed flashcards to teach math properties
• Monitored weekly testing
• Adjusted lesson plans for each rotation based on skill level of students
• Taught math lesson addressing improper fractions and mixed numbers
• Completed 35 hours
 Clinical Experience, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN November-December 2017
• InSciEd Out Program: Zebrafish
• Expanded knowledge on how to implement science in the classroom
• Completed 15 clinical hours
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Clinical Experience, Bamber Valley Elementary School, Rochester, MN October-November 2017
• Observed and completed clinical requirements in a 2nd grade classroom.
• Co-taught social studies lesson on timelines
• Planned and implemented a grammar lesson with a story writing activity
• Interviewed students to collect information on their likes and interests
• Completed 35 clinical hours

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Student Service, Goodhue Public High School, Goodhue, MN September 2014-May 2015
• Prepared activities for daily centers
• Strengthened the students’ reading fluency using new reading strategies
• Mentored students who were absent in previous days

WORK EXPERIENCE
Lead Preschool Teacher, New Horizon Academy, Ole Miss Marina, Rochester, MN October 2018-Present
• Supervised and carried out a daily schedule with the students
• Communicated with the lead teachers of the other rooms in order to generate lesson plans
• Provided an inclusive learning environment
• Mentored students who needed addition help
• Expressed concerns regarding student behavior with parents during pick-up times

City of Red Wing, Lead Marina Worker, Ole Miss Marina, Red Wing, MN June 2015-Present
• Devised a work schedule that met the needs of the employees
• Communicated with customers to make reservations and service their boats
• Enforced rules when boaters were being disrespectful
• Trained new employees on safety and general rules
• Coordinated special events during the summer to show customer appreciation

Food Runner, Kelly’s Tap House, Red Wing, MN June 2017-Present

• Communicated with kitchen staff to ensure food order was correct
• Handled rude customers with patience and respect
• Maintained a clean atmosphere

Part-Time Manager, Snap Fitness, Zumbrota, MN August 2015-May 2018

• Provided support to members of all ages
• Calculated monthly dues and communicated these to members
• Managed new and existing memberships
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Special Ed. One-on-One, Cougar Care, Zumbrota, MN June-September 2014
• Notified parents when child had incident
• Responded with positive language
• Provided a safe environment for children to work and play
• Enforced rules to ensure management and stability
• Supervised fieldtrips and trips to the park/pool
• Demonstrated patience when outburst would happen
• Built strong relationships with the children

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Bridges 2.0 Math training

• IRLA and Action 100 education
• Words Their Way education
• ENVoY classroom management observations

HONORS & ACTIVITIES

• Recipient of 2017 and 2018 RCTC Foundation Scholarship, and WSU transfer scholarship
• Dean’s List: 6 semesters
• 4.0 GPA: Fall 2015-Present
• Workplace Communication Certificate
• Phi Theta Kappa: Fall 2015-Present