Mercedes Jorgensen has extensive experience in elementary education. She earned her Honors Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Utah with a 3.993 GPA. Her experience includes student teaching in a 6th grade classroom, private tutoring in various subjects, and volunteer work bringing hands-on science lessons to elementary students. She is now seeking a teaching position where she can continue applying her skills and passion for education.
Mercedes Jorgensen has extensive experience in elementary education. She earned her Honors Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Utah with a 3.993 GPA. Her experience includes student teaching in a 6th grade classroom, private tutoring in various subjects, and volunteer work bringing hands-on science lessons to elementary students. She is now seeking a teaching position where she can continue applying her skills and passion for education.
Mercedes Jorgensen has extensive experience in elementary education. She earned her Honors Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Utah with a 3.993 GPA. Her experience includes student teaching in a 6th grade classroom, private tutoring in various subjects, and volunteer work bringing hands-on science lessons to elementary students. She is now seeking a teaching position where she can continue applying her skills and passion for education.
97 East 2500 South, Clearfield, UT 84015 | C: (801)-662-8057 | http://mercedesjorgensen.weebly.com/
Education
Honors Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah 3.993 GPA Honors at Entrance Scholarship College of Education Departmental Scholarship Childrens Literature Research Project
Graduation: May 6, 2016
Student Alumni Board Member
Service Learning Project with Head Start 2 Semesters of Spanish Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society Member
Related Work & Experience
Student Teaching August 2015-April 2016 Taylorsville Elementary School, Granite School District Taylorsville, Utah Co-taught in a Title I, 6th grade classroom with 36 students, the majority of which come from diverse cultures and backgrounds. The classroom included students with ADHD, hearing impairments and learning disabilities. Planned curriculum, delivered differentiated instruction and assessed student work. Private Tutor *Vo Family Taylorsville, Utah August 2015 Current Tutor a 2nd grade student in reading and comprehension skills 2 hours per week. *Vo Family - Bountiful, Utah Dec 2010 April 2015 Provided homework assistance in math and language arts, and read with a 6th grade student 2 hours per week. *Gray Family - North Salt Lake, Utah Sept 2012 - April 2013 Tutored student in basic college-level math (Math 1050) and provided test preparation assistance. Reading Tutor through U of U Reading Clinic Washington Elementary, Davis School District - Bountiful, Utah Jan 2015 - May 2015 While implementing training in Next Steps & Higher Steps, tutored 4th grade students one-on-one in reading. Practicum Classroom Assistant *Lincoln Elementary, Salt Lake City School District Salt Lake City, Utah Feb 2015 - April 2015 Spent 15 hours observing a 3rd grade teacher and provided individual tutoring and assistance as needed. *Edison Elementary - SLC, Utah Sept 2014 - Dec 2014 Spent 15 hours observing a kindergarten teacher and provided individual tutoring and assistance as needed. ELL Reading & Writing Tutor Orchard Elementary, Davis School District North Salt Lake, Utah Sept 2014 - Dec 2014 Spent approximately 2-3 hours per week working individually on reading and writing skills with a native Spanish speaking student. Project Youth Volunteer & Team Leader U of U / Riley Elementary, Salt Lake City School District Salt Lake City, Utah April 2012 - April 2014 Visited Riley Elementary to provide 5th & 6th grade teachers and students information about college and their project youth experience. Coordinated volunteers and helped bring students to various stations. Planets, Partnerships & Pedagogy Student Participation U of U Honors College, Rose Park Elementary Salt Lake City, Utah Jan 2012 - May 2012 Worked in partnership with the Clark Planetarium and Rose Park Elementary to bring hands-on space science curriculum into 3rd grade classrooms. Taught science lessons on the moon and the Earth's seasons and interacted with students.
Other Work Experience
Manager Jun 2012 to Current Boston's: The Gourmet Pizza - Layton, Utah Coordinate with staff members to deliver food orders, resolve customer complaints, perform table checks and provide any necessary aid. Experience in training employees in several restaurant capacities.