Joelle Wight

900 NW 39th St. Blue Springs, MO 64015

816.868.7715 e-mail: wight.joelle@gmail.com
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: Community of Christ Leadership GPA: 4.0

Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2015

Endorsements: Reading, Math
Praxis: PLT- 194 Content Knowledge- 195

Related Educational Experiences

Graceland University Summer Representative, Various Locations
(Summer 2014)
Served as a mentor, teacher, and counselor to youth ages 5-18
Presented recruitment information to people of all ages
Worked in a new location with new people every week (including international locations)
Math Magic Teacher, Graceland University
(Winter 2014)
Traveled to schools throughout rural Iowa
Led groups in hands on math games
Resident Assistant, Residence Life, Graceland University
(2013-2014)
Built intentional community
Facilitated hall events
Maintained safe learning and living environment in the Resident Hall
Attended training sessions on active listening and community building
World Service Corp Intern, Community of Christ, Hawaii
(Summer 2012)
Lived with a host family in Hawaii for a summer
Co-taught 6-8 year old camp class
Organized and oversaw Family Fun Nights for 30+ individuals
Completed various work projects to improve facilities in which I worked
Campus Ministries Team, Graceland University
(2012-2013, 2014)
Planned and led weekly worship services for 50+ people
Assisted leadership program director
Participated in weekly development meetings
Honduras Mission Trip, Community of Christ
(January 2012)
Traveled with a group of 20 young adults to a small mountain town
Built a community building
Helped facilitate activities for local children and overcame language barrier
Practicum, Daniel Young Elementary- Blue Springs, Missouri
(January 2015)
Planned and taught reading intervention lessons
Student Teaching, Chapel Lakes Elementary- Blue Springs Missouri
(Spring 2015)
Planned and taught various lessons
Actively reflected on the teaching profession

Committees and Organizations

House Chaplain, Graceland University
(2011-2013)
Planned weekly fellowships with a group of Chaplains for college students
Helped students spiritually and emotionally
Graceland Student Education Association President, Graceland University
(2012)
Organized bi-monthly meetings and activities for students in the education department
Led planning for Busy Bees, an annual childcare event during Graceland Homecoming
Council of Student Welfare, Graceland University
(2012-2013)
Heard peer disciplinary cases and worked to provide sanctions for their success
Glaser School of Education Advisory Board, Graceland University
(2013-2014)
Provided student input on matters in the School of Education
Member, Alpha Chi National College Honor Society
(2015)
Ranked in the top 10% of my graduating class

Honors and Awards

Prestigious Honors Scholar, Graceland University
Showed necessary GPA, ACT, and interview skills to receive full tuition

(2010-present)

 Current participate in honors program

Presidents List for Academics
Maintained a 4.0 GPA

(2011-present)