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caroline
davidson
caroline.davidson@drake.edu
651-353-5899

education

Drake University

Des Moines, Iowa

Expected Graduation: May 2015

Bachelor of Science in Elementary

Education
Endorsements: Mathematics,
Reading, Coaching
GPA: 3.9/4.0

involvement
Alpha Phi Omega

Fellowship Vice President

Fall 2012 - Spring 2013
Historian | Spring 2012
Service Fraternity Member
Fall 2011 - Present

Kappa Delta Pi International

Honor Society in Education

Book Fair Chair | Spring & Fall 2014

Member | Spring 2012 - Present

Drake Education Association

Member | Fall 2011 - Present

achievements

Drake University Presidential

Scholarship Recipient
Deans List | Fall 2011 - Present
Presidents List | Spring 2012, Fall
2012, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014
Top First Year Student Nominee
Top Sophomore Student Nominee

student teaching

King Elementary School | Des Moines Public Schools | Spring 2015

Teach 48 under-resourced students (97% of whom receive free or
reduced-price lunch through the National School Lunch Program)
Plan and implement reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social
studies lessons compliant with the Common Core State Standards
Differentiate instruction through leveled literature circles, small group
instruction focused on particular topics, and varied assessment tools
Collaborate professionally with colleagues and students families to
ensure a positive learning environment

practicum experience

Hubbell Elementary School | Des Moines Public Schools

60 hours observing and teaching 4th grade literacy | Spring 2012
20 hours tutoring a 4th grade student in literacy | Fall 2013 & Spring 2014
10 hours teaching 2nd grade social studies | Fall 2013
Greenwood Elementary School | Des Moines Public Schools
15 hours observing and teaching 1st grade literacy and math | Fall 2012
South Union Elementary School | Des Moines Public Schools
10 hours tutoring six 5th grade students in math | Fall 2014
Waukee South Middle School | Waukee Community School District
10 hours teaching 6th grade science | Fall 2014
Holy Family School | Diocese of Des Moines
10 hours observing and teaching 4th grade literacy | Spring 2013
Study Abroad in Africa
Asikuma, Ghana
8 hours teaching 3rd and 6th grade students | January 2014
Kampala, Uganda
6 hours teaching 3rd and 9th grade students | May 2013

work experience

Breakthrough Collaborative - Twin Cities | St. Paul, Minnesota

Teaching Fellow | Summer 2014
Independently ran a 7th grade English/Language Arts classroom
Planned, implemented, and reflected on daily lessons

Drake University Recreational Services | Des Moines, Iowa

Complex Manager | Fall 2013 - Present
Manage six staff members and functions of recreation center

Facility Manager | Fall 2012 - Present

Jewish Community Center | St. Paul, Minnesota
Inclusion Facilitator | December 2014

Worked one-on-one with children with special needs

Day Care Provider | December 2013 & December 2014

Planned activities and chaperoned field trips for elementary students

Water Safety Instructor | May 2009 - December 2013

Taught swimming lessons to children ages 2-12

Swim Team Coach | 2009 - 2011 & Summer 2013

Organized practices and competitive meets

Lifeguard | May 2008 - December 2013

Camp Butwin | Rosemount, Minnesota
Senior Counselor | Summer 2012 - 2013
Supervised groups of 15+ campers

Junior Counselor | Summers 2009 - 2011