Crystal Finlinson Fairbanks

crystal_fin3@hotmail.com (435) 705-4952 Professional Objective

I am a determined and energetic person with a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of children. I am well qualified, and currently looking for a teaching job in Elementary Education for Washington County School District. I am certified to teach Kindergarten through sixth grade in the state of Utah.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Dixie State University Expected Date of Graduation: May 2013 Utah Level One Educator License ESL Endorsement GPA of 3.84 in Elementary Education Program classes Received and maintained a Dixie State College academic scholarship Training in Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Experience in Growing with Math and Treasures Reading Program

Educational Teaching Experience

Student teaching at Heritage Elementary School 2nd grade from February 2013-May 2013 Taught lessons daily for twelve weeks Planned and taught the class for three weeks Attended faculty and PLC meetings Practicum at Sandstone Elementary School 1st grade from August 2011-December 2011 Worked with students in small groups Taught lessons and helped with centers Practicum at Sunset Elementary School 5th grade from January 2012- April 2013 Developed and taught lessons weekly Helped run centers Practicum at Heritage Elementary School 2nd grade from August 2012-December 2012 Worked with struggling and advanced learners Taught lessons weekly

Other Experience/qualifications
Member of the Americorps program CPR certified Former member and captain of the Dixie High School Dance team my senior year in high school, and an officer my junior year Private after school dance teacher for children and teens Developed good people skills working as a server at Casa Dona Maria Mexican Grill for two years

Professional References
Terry Rees Mauri Webster Joy Challis Laurel Petersen 2nd grade teacher 1st grade teacher College Supervisor Dance teacher Heritage Elementary Sandstone Elementary Dixie State University Dixie High School 435-680-5000 435-632-7355 435-652-7674 435-632-9239