Kelsey Schunter

Permanent Address: 3903 Century Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80526 Seasonal Address: Messiah College, One College Ave., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Cell Number: (970)-218-1562 Email Address: ks1473@messiah.edu

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science for Education with Teaching Certification in Middle Level (Grades 4-8). Pending May 2014. Concentration: Mathematics and English Minor: Spanish Minor: Teaching English as a Second Language Messiah College, Grantham, PA Pennsylvania State Certification grades 4-8 Pennsylvania ESL Program Specialist (K-12) Certificate Student Teacher, 5th grade, Mooreland Elementary School Carlisle, PA 2013 Taught full-time, including differentiated math, science, large group and small group reading, and writing. Utilized the Everyday Mathematics curriculum with student success Differentiated instruction using small groups on a regular basis to accommodate both learners with disabilities and with giftedness. Worked with the team of grade-level teachers for instruction and management Developed a high-level of rapport with students and other faculty Enhanced existing literacy routine with Readers Theatre Coached student actors in the 5th grade musical after school, and managed the backstage during the performance Study Abroad, Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaso Valparaso, Chile 2012 Fluent in Spanish language, using it 24/7 for five months, including in university classes and host family. Gained personal experience as a language learner in school, as I utilized ESL learning strategies to help myself succeed as a Spanish language learner. Embraced cultural differences and how they relate to the classroom Observed in second- and seventh-grade classrooms to gain insight on nonAmerican approaches to education. Child Care Provider, Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) Fort Collins, CO Summers 2009, 2011, and 2013 Taught a classroom of 10-20 children for six weeks, including 1st grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade. Developed and maintained my own classroom management system Collaborated extensively with grade-level teachers and other staff members Included students with Down Syndrome, severe allergies, and giftedness Personally invested in long-term character of campers Hosted extracurricular clubs about Spanish language and storytelling

STUDENT TEACHING

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

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Pre-Student Teacher for 5th Grade, Foose Elementary Harrisburg District, Harrisburg, PA 2013 Worked with a diverse group of 25 fifth-graders from urban backgrounds for 12 hours/week Made a significant difference in classroom climate through anti-bullying direct instruction program Assessed a childs reading with the QRI-5 and another childs math with the Key Math assessment and diagnostic interview. Committed to building trust with students to better understand his/her needs as a whole child ESL Instructor, Iglesia El Camino Mechanicsburg, PA 2010-13 Taught English as a Second Language (levels 1 and 3) to adults in bi-weekly classes Mentored by a Messiah College professor of ESL to design instruction Developed both original and textbook-based lesson plans and activities Communicated regularly in both Spanish and English Pre-Student Teacher for Foreign Language and 7th grade Language Arts, Crossroads Middle School, West Shore District, Lewisberry, PA 2011-12 Wrote a lesson plan which was used by a professor of Education as an exemplar of highly effective scaffolding Collaborated with the special educator and observed in a class for students with emotional disabilities. Delivered Spanish instruction to 6th grade class, and observed in 7th and 8th Designed ELA unit plan to teach fiction based on PA reading/writing standards Used outdoor education, multiple modes of representation, and acting in lessons OTHER EXPERIENCE Resident Assistant, Messiah College Grantham, PA 2012-13 Responsible for 50 female freshmen and for creating positive college experience for the entire dorm (350+ students). Worked extensively with a team of 9 other resident assistants to improve dorm experience, coordinate large events, and provide consistent standards. Cultivated community by promoting inclusion, self-definition, and healthy lifestyles Enforced college policies by proactive maintenance of high standards, by administering consequences as needed, and detailed record-keeping

ACHIEVEMENTS

B2 Spanish language competency (proficient fluency) College Honors Program Presidents Scholarship Recipient Major GPA: 3.93/4.00 Achieved through Calculus II in high school National Association of Middle Level Educators Member