Bonnie Palmer

palmerbc@dukes.jmu.edu

EDUCATION
James Madison University Harrisonburg, Virginia Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies (Math, Science, and Technology Concentration), Elementary Education minor, Educational Media minor (expected May 2014) Master of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in Elementary Education (expected May 2015) Current Cumulative GPA: 3.914 Potomac Falls High School Sterling, Virginia Advanced Studies Diploma, June 2010 Cumulative GPA: 4.54, Rank: 7 out of 340

JOB AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

After School Team Leader for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers in Harrisonburg, Virginia Harrisonburg City Schools at Smithland Elementary School -team leader for fourth graders for the spring 2013 semester -help students with homework, lead students in structured outdoor and gym activities, assist students in exploration of robotics Summer Camp Leader with Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services Sterling, Virginia -2011, 2012, and 2013 day camp counselor for elementary school-aged children Babysitter Sterling, Virginia -Cared for male and female children ages two to ten years old from 2007 to present Community Lutheran Church Sterling, Virginia -Assisted youth intern in 2010 and 2011 to create and present weekly lessons for Childrens Church, led singing songs, organized crafts, and played games with children -Volunteer with various events

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
James Madison University Campus Crusade for Christ Harrisonburg, Virginia -attend weekly small group Bible study, weekly large group worship, and various social events -disciple a freshman woman and assist with putting on events Big Brothers Big Sisters -meet with my little sister weekly, play games and do crafts, be an encouraging role model Harrisonburg, Virginia James Madison University TEACH Ambassadors Harrisonburg, Virginia -ambassador for the College of Education, Praxis 1 tutor, scholarship committee leader, assist at various College of Education James Madison University Student Duke Club Harrisonburg, Virginia -support JMU athletics and promote school spirit by attending different sport events

SHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
Sally A. & Robert M. Goldberg Scholarship for Early Childhood Education 2013 Cornelius J. Heatwole Scholarship 2013 Anna McCarthy Teaching Scholarship 2012 United Scholarship Fund 2012 and 2013 Royal Arch Masons Scholarship 2011 and 2012 Loughran Scholarship 2011