Ally J.

Klepper
kleppera@uni.edu
515-341-6797

EDUCATION:
Luther College
Decorah, Iowa
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Major: Early Childhood Education
Minor: Literacy
Algona High School
Algona, Iowa

August 2011- May 2012

August 2012- May 2015

August 2007- May 2011

FIELD EXPERIENCE:
Guidance and Instruction in Early Childhood Education
Elk Run Preschool
Cooperating Teacher: Stephanie Zeschke
UNI Faculty Advisor: Linda Fitzgerald
Evansdale, Iowa
Observed teaching methods
Created and led water dynamics learning center
Assisted with small group time
Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
Orchard Hill Elementary School
UNI Faculty Advisor: Matt Webb
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Worked with students in small groups
Created math lesson plans to meet the needs and level of students
Advanced Literacy Practices
Hudson Elementary School
UNI Supervisor: Jane Frost
UNI Faculty Advisor: Sarah Vander Zanden
Hudson, Iowa
Created literacy lesson plans to meet the needs of student
Tested reading skills to determine reading level
Early Childhood Curriculum Development and Organization
Cedar Heights Elementary School
Cooperating Teacher: Ann Weber
UNI Faculty Advisor: Jill Uhlenberg
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Created and led learning center
Observed teaching methods
Assisted with small group and individual work
Supervised recess time

Fall 2014

Fall 2014

Summer 2014

Spring 2014

Language Development and Emergent Literacy

Highland Elementary School
UNI Faculty Advisor: Sohyun Meacham
Waterloo, Iowa
Created and led literacy lessons
Assessed students reading level
Assessment and Evaluation of Literacy
Becker Elementary School
UNI Faculty Advisor: Beth VanMeeteren
Created literacy lesson plans to meet the needs of student
Tested reading skills to determine reading level
Level II Field Experience
Orchard Hill Elementary School
Cooperating Teacher: Monica Winkowitsch
UNI Faculty Advisor: Sheri Hoffman
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Methods of Teaching Early Literacy
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School
UNI Faculty Advisor: Nancy White & Beth VanMeeteren
Waterloo, Iowa
Created literacy lesson plans to meet the needs and level of student
Tested reading skills to determine reading level
Level I Field Experience
Notre Dame Catholic School
Cooperating Teacher: Kari Albert
Cresco, Iowa
Observed teaching methods
Assisted with small group and individual work
Corrected students work
Led large group
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
Education Assistant
Community United Child Care Center
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Prepare activities for children
Prepare meals and snack for children
Supervise activities and free play
Maintain a clean, safe environment
Childcare Leader
Algona Family YMCA
Algona, Iowa
Lead and prepare activities for children
Prepare and distribute snack and meals
Weekly Nanny
Louscher Family
Valderra Family

Spring 2014

Spring 2014

Fall 2013

Fall 2013

Spring 2012

Algona, Iowa
Provide transportation
Play and prepare games and activities
Assist and guide with daily routines and chores
CERTIFICATIONS
High Risk Behaviors and Substance Abuse

October 8, 2013

Adult and Pediatric CPR

February 24, 2013

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter

January 25, 2013

REFERENCES
Jane Frost
Kindergarten Teacher, Sacred Heart & Adjunct Professor at UNI
janefrost@cvcatholic.org
Jeni Carr
Childcare Director at Algona Family YMCA
jeni@algonaymca.org
515-295- 7701