Kelli Boersma

Email: Kelli.marie.schlimgen@gmail.com

Phone: 605-770-3859
Website: http://kellischlimgen.weebly.com/

Career Objectives:
I am a motivating, goal setting supportive student that is looking for a close knit and
comfortable school environment. In the classroom, I strive for excellence and a will generate a
positive and inviting classroom.
Classroom Skills:
Motivator: complete confidence in my students abilities and hold them accountable for their
actions.
Leader: Take charge of the classroom and be in control but also have certain responsibilities for
the students.
Effective Communicator: Comfortable in front of the classroom and keeping in touch with all
parents, e.g.; emails, weekly newsletters, meetings, and phone calls if necessary.
Education:
Dakota State University, Madison SD;
Major: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education;
Minor: Reading PreK-12 & Education Technology K-12;
Endorsement: Basketball and Softball Coaching
GPA 3.38/4.0; Graduation December 12, 2015
Academic Honors and Involvement:

Honor Role Spring 2015

Honor Role Fall 2015
Honor Role Fall 2013
Honor Role Fall 2014

Technical Background:
Microsoft Programs: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
iPads iMovie, Educreations, Adobe Voice, IXL, Khan Academy, Class Dojo, Quick Math &
many more.
Google Docs, Google Spreadsheet, Google Drive, Google Forms, Google Presentation
Smart Board and Promethium Board

Kelli Boersma
Email: Kelli.marie.schlimgen@gmail.com

Phone: 605-770-3859
Website: http://kellischlimgen.weebly.com/

Skills and Qualifications:

Praxis PPST: Reading score 174, Writing score 172, Math score 181
Praxis Elementary ED: Content Knowledge 162
Praxis SE Core Knowledge & Applications 164
Praxis PLT Grades K-6 168
Exposure to team teaching approach
Known for having strong leadership skills, being creative, and outgoing.
Able to relate to students and create a positive learning atmosphere.

Experience:
Student Teaching hours: Elementary 1st Grade Fall 2015; (315 hrs)
Student Teaching hours: Special Education currently finishing Fall 2015
Level III Field Experience 1st Grade Classroom (80 hrs); Spring 2015
Special Education Practicum L.B. Williams Mitchell, SD (20 hours); Spring 2014
Literacy Data Based Teaching Field Experience Madison Elementary Madison, SD; Fall 2014
Intro to Literacy Assessment and Remediation Field Experience Madison Elementary Madison,
SD (10 hours) Fall 2014
Physical Education Field Experience Head Start Madison, SD; Fall 2014
Reading Methods Field Experience - St. Thomas Kindergarten(20 hours); Fall 2013
Writing Methods Field Experience Madison Elementary School 3rd grade (10 hours); Fall 2013
Softball Coach 13/14 year olds 2 consecutive summers; Summer 2012 & 2013
Babysat multiple families; the last 8 consecutive summers

Volunteer work:
Serving food once a week at the Love Feast in Mitchell; May 2013- December 2013
Volunteer Softball Coach Summer 2012 & 2013
Volunteer Middle School Coach; Fall 2012
Junior Counselor at Presentation Sisters Leadership Camp; July 2014

Kelli Boersma
Email: Kelli.marie.schlimgen@gmail.com

References:
Carla Miller
Title: Dakota State University Professor
E-mail: Carla.miller@dsu.edu
Phone: 605-929-0460
Lonna Hertel
Title: Student Teaching Supervisor
Email: Lonna.hertel@k12.sd.us
Phone: 605-297-3456
Sara Kettwig:
Title: Student Teaching Supervisor
Email: Sara.kettwig@k12.sd.us
Phone: 605-297-3456

Phone: 605-770-3859
Website: http://kellischlimgen.weebly.com/