LAUREN ELAINE REINKE

17431 Days Point Road, Smithfield, VA 23430

(610)755-5275
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Updated: 4/9/15
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PRE-SERVICE TEACHER (grades Pre-K through 6 )
Dedicated & passionate pre-service elementary school teacher eager to serve and excel a
quality educational foundation ensuring lifelong learners by providing diverse instructional
abilities toward a nurturing environment. Skills include: innovation, adaptability, variety of
experience, compassion/faith in students, organization, and a proactive mentality.
EDUCATION
Regent University Virginia Beach, VA
[2011 to 2015]
Major: Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Emphasis: Pre-K6th Grade
GPA: 3.69
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher
[present Spring 2015]
G.A. Treakle Elementary School_ Chesapeake, VA: Kindergarten
Atlantic Shores Christian School_ Virginia Beach, VA: (3 classes of) 6th Grade
16-week experience with minimum of 500 hours, at 2 different placements in accredited schools
(upper & lower elementary grades)
Evaluate qualification for teaching via interaction with students, cooperating teacher,
administrators, & Director of Student Teaching
Apply & test professional knowledge and skill through a variety of practical teaching
experiences/responsibilities
Practicum Experience
Butts Road Primary School_ Chesapeake, VA: Kindergarten
[Fall 2014]
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W.T. Cooke Elementary_ Virginia, VA: Advanced 2 Grade
[Fall 2013]
120 total hours of classroom observation/participation as an exposure prerequisite to
Student Teaching
Teacher Academy Program
[2010-2011]
A two-credit course for students considering a major in education with over 130 hours of
classroom instruction & 110 hours of internship experience with 5 school rotations from
Kindergarten through 12th grade at public, private, and charter schools
Chester County Intermediate Unit Center for Arts and Technology, Pickering Campus
WORK EXPERIENCE
Tour Guide
[2013 to 2015]
Regent University Virginia Beach, VA
Guide, inform, & interact with students/families concerning Regent University
Host prospective students for over-night visits
Hostess
Founders Inn Swan Terrace Restaurant Virginia Beach, VA
[Spring/Fall 2012-Spring 2013]
Welcoming/farewell, phone calls, seating arrangements, reservations, buffet labels,
cleaning, bank register, menu preparations, customer account, personalization of
experience, and assisting events hosting up to 1,000 customers
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Sunday School Teacher/Worship Leader
[2010 to present]
Jackson Memorial Baptist Church Chesapeake, VA
Vacation Bible School Coordinator Assistant & Leader
[2009 to present]
Horizon Christian Fellowship Fitchburg, MA
Coordinator Assistant of Scholastic Book Fair
[Spring 2012/2013]
Holden Christian Academy Holden, MA

REFERENCES
Dr. Kurt Kreassig Department Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies
Regent University_ Virginia Beach, VA
(757)352-4372kkreassig@regent.edu
Dr. Cheryl Gould Principal Lecturer & Director of Student Teaching
Regent University_ Virginia Beach, VA
(757)352-4029chergou@regent.edu
Sarah Portervint 6th Grade Level Chair & Teacher
Atlantic Shores Christian School_ Virginia Beach, VA
(757)567-6366sportervint@shoreschristian.org
Paula Small Church Mentor
paula.small@renewfm.org