708.983.

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Kimberly Gleason

Kimberly.gleason@drake.edu

Education

18818 Castle Road

Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, May 2015
Endorsements: Science (K-8), ESL (K-12)
GPA: 3.8
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Donald V. Adams Academy Leadership Institute Graduate

Student Teaching Experience

Fourth Grade Elementary School Student Teacher, March 2015-May 2015
Western Hills Elementary School, West Des Moines, Iowa
Created and implemented lesson plans across in various content areas
Used classroom management skills to address classroom behavior
Differentiated in order to meet the needs of each student
ESL Elementary School Practicum , January 2015-March 2015
Hillis Elementary School, Des Moines, Iowa
Differentiated instruction for students of varying English Language proficiencies
Created content and language objectives to meet the needs of English language learners

Practicum Experience

3rd Grade. Junior Achievement, South Union Elementary School: Fall 2014
5th Grade, Junior Achievement, Willard Elementary School: Fall 2014
6th Grade, Waukee South Middle School, Waukee, IA: Fall 2014
ESL Classroom, Madison Elementary, Des Moines, IA: Spring 2014
Math Tutor, South Union Elementary School, Des Moines, IA: Spring 2014
1st Grade, Jensen Elementary, Urbandale, IA: Fall 2013
7th Grade, Harding Middle school, Des Moines, IA: Spring 2013
6th Grade, Hiatt Middle school, Des Moines, IA: Spring 2012

Related Experience
Griffin Academy Student Teacher, Fall 2014
Created science lesson plans for students in grades 6-8
Helped organized educational field trips
Developed relationships with students from different backgrounds
English Teacher for refugees at LCI, Fall 2014
Taught English to a class of 15 refugees from Burma, and Africa
Created lesson plans teaching basic English skills and vocabulary
Implemented informal assessments to further understand student needs and progress
Summer Camp Counselor, Summer 2012, 2013, 2014
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, Homewood, IL
Came out with daily schedules for 1st-5th graders
Communicated effectively with students and parents

Leadership Experience

Resident Assistant, Drake University, Fall 2012-Present

Co-President for Alpha Omega International Ministry, Fall 2013-Present
National Residence Hall Honorary for the top 1% of student leaders, Fall 2012-Present
Kappa Delta Pi, Education Honor Fraternity, Fall 2012-Present
Adams Academy Leadership Academy: Fall 2013

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Kimberly Gleason
References
Joy Leafgreen
Supervising Teacher
Hillis Elementary School
2401 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
Phone: 515.710.6035
joy.leafgreen@dmschools.org
Shelly Fairbairn
Associate Professor, Teaching and Learning Department Co-Chair
Drake University School of Education
3206 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
Phone: 515.271.1954
shelley.fairbairn@drake.edu
Jerrid Kruse
Academic Advisor
Drake University, School of Education
Des Moines, IA 50315
Phone: 515-242-8423
Jerrid.kruse@drake.edu

Kimberly.gleason@drake.edu
18818 Castle Road