Katlyn Poole

Student Teaching position starting August 2016

poolek@uni.edu

(319) 486-3876

EDUCATION

University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Graduate December 2016

Bachelor of Arts: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Cumulative GPA: 3.72/4.00
Certifications:
Nonprofit Management
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter

High Risk Behaviors & Substance Abuse

FIELD EXPERIENCES

Southdale Elementary School, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Fall 2015

Experience III: 6th Grade Student

Cooperating Teacher: Joseph Carney

UNI Faculty Advisor: Dr. Tammy Gregersen

Peet Junior High & Cedar Falls High School, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Spring 2015

Experience II: Secondary, Junior High and High School

Cooperating Teacher: Sarah Wait

Waterloo East High School, Waterloo, Iowa

UNI Faculty Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Zwanziger

Spring 2014

Experience I: High School

Cooperating Teachers: Taylor Allen, Amber Pichelmann

UNI Faculty Advisor: Daphne Schuchart

OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Guest Teacher, Choose to Invest Nonprofit; Kenya

Summer 2015

Volunteer: Religious Education; Elementary, Middle Schools

Co-taught a two day Bible lesson using pre-written curriculum

Tutor, UNI Refugee & Immigrant Support & Empowerment; Waterloo, Iowa
Volunteer: Adult English as a Second Language Tutoring

2013-2015

Curriculum planning committee member

Tutored one-on-one & small groups
Various topics on American culture and language

Tutor; Bettendorf, Iowa

Summer 2013-2014

Private, in-home: Middle school student with learning disabilities

Practiced and developed proficiency in various subjects throughout his summer break from school
-Reading Comprehension

-Mathematics

-Geography

Guest Teacher, World Relief Nonprofit; Moline, Illinois

-Spelling

Fall 2012

Volunteer: Entering the Workforce course; adult refugees

Taught an orientation concerning various factors about entering the workforce
-Job Health/Safety

-Cultural Education

-Fiscal Instruction

Guest Teacher, The Hope Center Nonprofit; Gorazde, Bosnia

Spring 2012

Volunteer: Health Education lesson; Elementary Schools

Taught a health education lesson with a translator
-Digestive system

-High risk behavior

-Dental health

Guest Teacher, Torchbearers Bible School; Vetlanda, Sweden

Summer 2013-2014

Volunteer: Game Time Practicing English; Middle School

Created and co-taught lessons to practice English

WORK EXPERIENCE

Wallace's Garden Center, Bettendorf, Iowa

Summer 2014

Garden Center/Greenhouse Customer Service and Maintenance

Carried out various services and duties
-Design and upkeep of displays and materials -Met customers needs -Project collaboration

The Fountains Senior Living Community, Bettendorf, Iowa

November 2012- August

2013

Dietary Aide
Waitress and event set-up
-Collaborated with fellow servers

-Accommodated guest needs

COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
College Ministry Student Leader: Greeting Team and Small group
International Student Outreach & Activities Leader

-Managed serving staff

The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance: Financial Resource, Professional Development Committee