Lindsey L.

Lash
1156 Willowbrook Road | Belle Vernon, PA, 15012
(724) 552 - 3258 | l.lash@setonhill.edu
Objective: To obtain a full-time position in an early childhood or special education school setting.
EDUCATION
Seton Hill University, Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with Special Education
Elementary Education Certificate (Pre K-4)
Special Education Certificate (Pre K-8)
Current Grade Point Average: 3.84 Deans List: 7 semesters

May 2015

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Yough Intermediate Middle School, Yough School District, Ruffs Dale, Pennsylvania
Student Teaching Placement Grades 6 through 8 Life Skills and Autistic Support
March 2015 May 2015
Create an individual and supplemental behavior plan for students to take responsibility of their learning, money and
check handling, and responsibility of important materials while being personally rewarded
Develop life skills lessons around the needs of students: dental hygiene, food pyramid and my plate, physical fitness,
organization, germs, and bodily hygiene
Connect with students personally to create a student-centered environment around favorite activities, foods, etc.
Utilize self-created materials such as fluency strips, measurement activities, multiplication activities for individual and
small-group instruction and activities
Participate in faculty meetings, special education staff webinars, and IEP meetings
Mendon Elementary School, Yough School District, Ruffs Dale, Pennsylvania
Student Teaching Placement Kindergarten
January 2015 March 2015
Developed an interactive environment for students to learn with manipulatives, visuals, and other hands-on activities
Created activities, assessments, lesson plans, and supplements that are centered on students and their individual
needs while aligning with Pennsylvania Common Core Standards
Implemented school wide behavior management system, and follow up appropriately with parents or students using
daily behavior chart in folders and phone calls
Make home-school connections with families and guardians by developing interactive activities for at-home to return to
school such as a daily tooth-brushing chart
Participated in staff and parent-teacher organization meetings, faculty meetings, and RTII meetings
Greensburg Salem Middle School, Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Tutor for M.A.R.C.H Program Grades 6 through 8
January 2014 May 2014
Facilitate learning while encouraging students to complete their computer activities
Worked one on one with students to complete homework and other school related assignments
Worked in small groups with students to review areas of academic difficulty
Co-taught interactive lessons about the United States and the capitals of every state
Experimental Bilingual Jose Figueres Ferrer High School, Cartago, Costa Rica
Grades 9 through 12
Completed observation requirements as well as other in-classroom time required for multicultural practicum
Taught a lesson comparing and contrasting judicial systems between the United States and Costa Rica
Worked in small and large groups with bilingual learners
Co-taught and led an in-classroom discussion for an English lesson

May 2013

Clairview School, Westmoreland County Intermediate Unit, Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Life Skills
March 2013 May 2013
Created a weather bear for students to show the appropriate attire for the current weather conditions, as well as, the
weather outside
Implemented a mnemonic device for students to remember the colors of the rainbow
Utilized self-created puzzles for individual students based on fine-motor needs

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Seton Hill University Child Development Center, Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Teachers Assistant Pre K
January 2013 December 2014
Look after students wellbeing and safety
Assist Head Teacher and Center Director with clerical work, lesson preparation, snack preparation, cleaning and
sanitizing toys, tables, etc.
Work one on one, as well as in small and large groups with students
WORK EXPERIENCE
Getgo from Giant Eagle, Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
Crew Lead
March 2014 February 2015
Received promotion in March of 2014 to management
Balance the lottery money, fill tickets in lottery machine, and prepare the lottery cash drawer for the day
Close out daily and weekly paperwork
Find solutions to solve any technological problems or customer complaints
Go-Getter
April 2010 March 2014; February 2015 - Present
Scan items, handle money, and serve customers
Maintain a safe and clean store, keep customers satisfied at all times, and put the customer first
Arrive on time, abiding the regulations and dress code
Clean bathrooms, stock the cooler, change the trash cans, and make coffee as needed
Babysitter, Belle Vernon and Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Created at-home supplements to engage and excite students to complete homework
Made a behavior jar system to assist parent with good and bad behaviors of children
Assist with personal hygiene, meals, and daily activities as needed

September 2005 Present

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
ASCD National Conference, Los Angeles, California
Presenter
Led presentation about prior trip to Costa Rica
Discussed importance of creating global learners and developing global communities
Shared experiences of bridging cultural differences between the United States and Costa Rica

March 16 18 2014

Seton Hill University Student Ambassador

August 2012 - Present
Network with members of Seton Hill Universitys Alumni Association as well as past alums
Uphold high professional and ethical standards
Take part in community outreach and service to others
Represent the University at various school events, graduation, and off-campus activities
Work directly with the Presidents Office, students, alumni, friends of the University, parents, staff and faculty
ATHLETICS
Seton Hill University Womens Soccer Team
August 2011 May 2012
Competed as a team against other schools within the NCAA Division 2 bracket
Traveled out of state as a team while learning how to interact with others from diverse backgrounds
Took directives from coaches, captains, and other team members
VOLUNTEER WORK
West Point Elementary School, Hempfield Area School District, Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Success With Aspiring Teachers (SWAT) Tutor
Assisted students in grades 2 through 5 with daily homework assignments
Quizzed students on vocabulary words, math problems, and other academic areas
Developed and played educational activities with students
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Computer and Technology Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, Prezi
iMovie, iPhoto

October 2013 May 2014

Smart Boards/ Promethean Boards