Jennifer N Hodapp

1700 NE 134TH AVE, ALLEMAN, IA 50007 515-201-4530 | jennifernhodapp@gmail.com

Objective
My objective is to attain a teaching position in the areas of English, grades 9-12, Gifted and Talented, and/or Reading. In that position I will make use of my teaching experiences and my undergraduate training in English, literature, and communication.

Education
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa Master of Arts in Teaching: Secondary English/Language Arts Additional Endorsements: Reading, Gifted & Talented Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Bachelor of Arts in English: Literature Minors: Technical Communication, Classical Studies Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, Iowa Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts August 2013 GPA: 3.71

December 2010 GPA: 3.01

December 2007 GPA: 2.69

Student Teaching Experience

Middle School (8th grade) English Student Teacher, January - May 2013 Weeks Middle School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa Observe effective classroom management practices in a variety of settings Utilize classroom management tools in a challenging classroom Grade student work using the requirements outlined for each assignment Plan and teach a four week literacy unit (in progress) Provide input for and teach team created lessons Guide students in comprehension activities and discussions Attend professional development sessions with the school literacy team

Practicum Experience
Independent Learning Room (similar to G/T), Marian Houseman, Fall 2012, 8 hours St. Pius X, Private Catholic School, Des Moines, Iowa GED Program, Lana Gertsen, Fall 2011, 10 hours PACE, Orchard Place, Des Moines, Iowa Middle School English, Kristopher Rollins, Fall 2011, 20 hours Harding Middle School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa English/Literature/Radio 10-12, Ronald Borstad, Fall 2011, 30 hours East High School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa Incoming 6th Graders Summer Program, Mary Jo Kever, Summer 2011 Callanan Middle School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa English 10, Brenda Yoakum , Spring 2011, 50 hours North Polk Jr/Sr High School, North Polk School District, Alleman, Iowa

Related Experience
Instructor & Product Demonstrator, February 2012 October 2012 Joann Fabrics & Crafts, Ankeny, Iowa Instructed corporate approved courses in jewelry making and paper crafting Developed and instructed trend classes in jewelry making and paper crafting Created Sashay Social crocheting/knitting event to promote and educate people in the use of a new type of yarn. Filled in for basic level sewing instructor as needed Led kids craft activities (ages 5+) Demonstrated product use for customers/answered related questions/altered demonstrations as needed (based on availability of supplies) Substitute Teacher, January February 2012 My subbing experience is as an associate only. North Polk Jr./Sr. High School, Alleman, Iowa Subbed as an associate in the special education classroom working with both individual students and small groups of students as needed (students needs varied greatly and the associates often rotated around the classroom working with different students during different class periods) Worked one on one with students to complete their assigned tasks/educational goals Monitored student behavior and redirected as needed while both in and out of the regular classroom (some students worked primarily in the special education room while others attended classes outside the room) Coached students in appropriate behavior while interacting with peers

Activities and Honors

Kappa Delta Pi - International Honor Society in Education Volunteer at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Ankeny, Iowa