Catherine Carlstrom

4011 Sunrose Drive, Missoula MT, 59804

(406) 539-8021
catherine.carlstrom@umontana.edu

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, The University of Montana,
Missoula, MT
Minor: Reading Specialist K – 12 Endorsement Program
GPA 3.9
Expected Graduation May 2011

CERTIFICATIONS
CPR/First Aid, American Heart Association, Missoula Montana, June 2008—
June 2010

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Field Experience, Three Forks Elementary, Three Forks MT, January 2009
(64 hours)
• Observed a 5th grade classroom
• Reviewed Reading and Math Curriculum with cooperating teacher
• Wrote a series of comprehension questions for a novel study

Substitute Teacher, Three Forks Elementary School, Three Forks MT,

January 2009
• Planned and taught a English and Social Studies lesson (5th grade)

Substitute Aide, Three Forks Elementary, Three Forks MT, January 2008
• Assisted with Reading and Math tutoring in the Title I classroom

TEACHING RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Assistant Site Director-- Lolo Camp, Boys and Girls Club, Missoula MT,
Summer 2008
• Planned and lead activities for children 5-10 for
• Responsible for behavior management, preparing lunch and snacks,
filing incident reports,and keeping the site clean and safe.

Student Teacher’s Aide, ASUM Headstart and Early Learning Center,

University of Montana, Spring 2008
• Helped teach the children by example how to eat, clean and play

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
 Volunteer—UM site, Boys and Girls Club , Missoula MT, Fall 2007 – Spring
2008
• Monitored the kids after school during free play, homework and
activity times

Teacher’s Assistant, Three Forks Elementary, Three Forks, January 2006-

May 2006
• Assisted in a 4th grade classroom