Corrie Legge

415 South St., MB 2142, Waltham, MA, 02454 celegge@brandeis.edu (207)318-7905

Education Brandeis University, Waltham, MA Bachelor of Arts in Biology Minor: Elementary Education, Theater Arts GPA 3.98, Deans List, Phi Beta Kappa James Cook University, Townsville, Australia Study Abroad: Spring 2013

Expected May 2014

Certification Massachusetts Certification Elementary Education Expected May 2014 Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure passed: General Curriculum: Mathematics and Multi-Subject subtests Communication and Literacy Skills: Reading and Writing subtests Foundations of Reading MA Sheltered English Instruction Endorsement Expected May 2014 Experience in Education Student Teaching Practicum Jan. 2014 Present Burr Elementary School, Newton, MA Planned and adapted given curriculum for a specific 2nd grade classroom of students across all academic content areas Designed and implemented differentiated lesson for 23 2nd grade students across all content areas Used backwards design to created and executed a cross-curricular author study of William Steig Sheltered English of four English Language Learners of varying proficiency levels EXPLO Exploration Summer Program Jan 2014 Present Wheaton College, Norton, MA Worked collaboratively with a team of educators to design and adapt a 2 week curriculum focused on Emergency Medicine for grades 6-7 Implemented and adapted the designed curriculum for a class of 20 students Teachers Assistant Sep. 2013 Dec. 2013 Brandeis University, Waltham, MA Contributed to syllabus construction and daily lecture preparation for Fundamentals of Environmental Challenges course at Brandeis University Designed and executed independent lesson plans in weekly discussion groups Pre-practicum Sep. 2011 Dec. 2013 Burr Elementary School, Newton, MA Sep. 2013 Dec. 2013 Assisted teacher in classroom activities and management in a 2nd grade classroom

Williams Elementary School, Newton, MA Jan. 2012 May 2012 Provided scaffolding of literacy development for individual 2nd grade students Conducted a focal child study of a single students literacy understanding and development Lincoln Elliot Elementary School, Newton, MA Sep. 2011 Dec. 2011 st Aided in general classroom management in a 1 grade classroom Conducted a focal child study of a single students cross-curricular understanding and progress Related Experience Tutoring September 2009 Present Waltham, MA; Townsville, Australia Used creative and original methods to tutor elementary age students in reading and mathematics Waltham Group September 2010 Present Brandeis University, Waltham, MA Tutoring in Public Schools September 2011 Dec. 2012 Volunteer in local classroom settings; aid students in areas of difficulty Junior Brandeis Achievers September 2010-May 2012 Lead, organize and execute weekly after-school theater program at a local elementary school for students in grades 3-5 Directed a final theatre improvisational performance which was presented at the end of the 3 month program Activities at Brandeis University Relay for Life June 2004 April 2012 Falmouth, ME; Waltham, MA Team Captain Organized team members and directed fundraising efforts for annual 12-18 hour relay event raising money for the American Cancer Society Brandeis Theater Company September 2010 Present Perform in multiple theatrical performances including Wendla in Spring Awakening and Laura in The Glass Menagerie Skills/Interest Language French (Proficient) Technology Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel Tri for a Cure tri-athlete July 2011 Present Successfully completed 2 sprint size triathlon: 1/3 mi swim, 15 mi bike ride, 5K run Mountain Club September 2010 Present Participate in excursions including camping, rock climbing, and white water rafting