Nicholas 
 
Nicholas Reller 
Reller  1113 E 7th St 
Duluth, MN, 55805 
  (651)-216-0616 
relle047@d.umn.edu 

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Teacher Candidate   As a student teacher, I plan to develop relationships with my students 

through mutual respect and empathy. This will allow me to create a 
classroom environment that fosters motivation, excellence, creativity, 
and confidence.  

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Educational Background   University of Minnesota Duluth 

Bachelor of Applied Arts in​ Teaching Communication Arts and Literature  
Bachelor of Arts in​ English 
Expected Graduation: May, 2020 

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Licensure   State of Minnesota 

5-12 Teaching Communication Arts and Literature  
Expected Licensure: May, 2020 

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Teaching Experience   Practicum Student: 9-12 Language Arts 

Denfeld High School, Duluth, MN. September 2019 - Present 
● Observing and assisting in a 9-12 classroom. 
● Creating and executing three lesson plans. 
● Monitoring student behavior. 
● Collaboratively developing teaching practices. 
● Building a respectful and empathetic classroom environment. 
● Providing emotional and academic support to students.   
Practicum Student: 7th Grade Language Arts  
Lincoln Park Middle School, Duluth, MN. January-April 2019 
● Observed and assisted in a 7th grade classroom. 
● Facilitated small and large group discussions. 
● Developed and implemented multiple lesson plans. 
● Collaborated with peers and cooperating teacher to develop classroom 
activities and assignments. 
● Responded to and analyzed behaviors that arose in the classroom. 
● Created a fun and respectful environment that fostered confidence and 
creativity. 
● Guided, supported and mentored students. 
 
 
 
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Related Experience   Camp Counselor/Wakeboard and Waterski Instructor 

Camp Laurel South, Casco, ME. May-August 2017 and May-August 2018 
● Assumed responsibility for 12 children, 24 hours a day, for weeks at a 
time.  
● Mentored boys and girls aged 6-16. 
● Created and implemented teaching strategies for watersport skills and 
development. 
● Facilitated discussion and spoke publicly in front of crowds as large as 
800. 

Camp Counselor/Basketball Instructor 

Camp Lincoln for Boys, Lake Hubert, MN. May-August 2016 
● Mentored and interacted with boys aged 7-15. 
● Assumed responsibility for 12 children, 24 hours a day, for weeks at a 
time.  
● Coached and instructed a basketball team. 
● Spoke publicly and performed in front of crowds as large as 300. 
● Developed and completed educational skits. 

After School Specialist  

Duluth YMCA (Homecroft Elementary), Duluth, MN. September 2017-May 2018 
● Conceived and carried out educational activities for days of the week 
such as “math Monday” and “word Wednesday”. 
● Tutored students and provided academic assistance. 
● Supervised children grades k-5. 
● Collaborated with peers when developing activities.