April Talbot

atalbo11@dmail.dixie.edu (435) 229-8971 Professional Profile

Experience creating lesson and unit plans using the State Core Curriculum. Committed to and capable of adapting lessons to fit the needs of all students. Focused on student centered learning.

Language
Fluent in English/Spanish

Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Dixie State College of Utah St. George, Utah expected Date of Graduation Utah Level One Educator License Grades K-6 ESL Endorsement Will complete Praxis II April, 2014 Attended on Scholarship

May, 2014

Relevant Experience Student Teaching

Grade 2 Bloomington Hills Elementary St. George, Utah o Develop and present language arts, science, social studies, and math lesson to students with diverse educational backgrounds. o Provide assistance to primary teacher with daily activities and lesson plans. o Interact with students in individual and group settings. Grade OEK Kindergarten Coral Canyon Elementary St. George, Utah Grade 4 Heritage Elementary St. George, Utah Grade 1 Coral Cliffs Elementary St. George, Utah o Interacted with students in small groups and individually o Developed and taught effective lesson plans o Implemented creative curricula utilizing out-come based education o Taught Treasures Reading program o Taught Growing with Math program

Practicum

Volunteer
Heritage Elementary o Reading centers o Math centers o Room Mother Grades K-2 o Cub Scout program Dixie Regional Medical Center o Emergency Room AmeriCorps member

Leadership
Manager/Owner at Extreme Clean. Room Mom. Supervised a loading crew. English teacher in Mexico. Taught twenty-three students of various ages.

Work History
Extreme Clean Langford Roofing Wendys Owner/Manager Secretary/Tile Loading Server/Waitress