Mary Kraus

Student Teaching Experience

Penn Cambria Primary School | Lilly, PA | Spring 2020 |
2nd Grade General Education/Emotional and Learning Support

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Work Experience 814.594.0427
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Resident Assistant | St. Francis University | 2017-Present
Created a positive living environment/community by addressing student needs,
developing and encouraging relationships/interactions among residents, and
resolving conflicts
Designed/implemented bulletin boards, door decorations, and hall programs
Displayed skills of empathy and understanding by listening to and addressing
student concerns
Engaged in frequent collaboration and communication with staff members and
1004 Windfall Rd.
supervisors including weekly staff meetings/one-on-one reports
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Demonstrated organizational responsibility by completing and keeping track of St. Marys, PA
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frequent paperwork, reports, and documentation such as duty logs, room 15857
condition reports, and program evaluation forms
Proved time management skills in balancing my college schedule with my work
requirements
Writing Center Tutor | St. Francis University | 2019-Present Education
Interacted with and assisted a wide range of students/abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of English writing and mechanics by proofreading and
Saint Francis University
editing the written work of peers Loretto, PA
Student Librarian | St. Marys Public Library| 2014-2020
Expected Graduation: May 2020
Planned and executed programs for children in the community; ages birth-12
Moderated behavior of children and adults; managed/supervised library when Bachelor of Science in Early
director was absent Childhood/Special
Displayed interpersonal skills by checking patrons' items in and out/assisting patrons Education
in finding materials/aiding in the use of various devices
Showed ability to interact respectfully with individuals of various ages, cultures, Minor in American Sign
backgrounds, family situations, mental capacities, etc.; indicated an ability to Language
manage conflict/controversy through these patron interactions
Created frequently changing displays and crafts for the children's library Minor in Science,
Displayed an ability to collaborate with coworkers Technology, and Society
Demonstrated an ability to be flexible by responding to a wide range of
unexpected situations
Overall GPA: 3.959
Online Retail Shop Owner via Etsy | Etsy Inc. | 2019-Present
Showed knowledge of basic entrepreneurial skills associated with creating a
business Elk County Catholic
Showcased creativity and technical skills through the creation of unique jewelry
products
High School
Demonstrated an ability to navigate online retail platforms by designing a shop St. Marys, PA
name/appearance, creating online listings, setting prices, running sales, managing
finances, etc. Graduation: May 2016
Managed social media account via Instagram for marketing purposes
High School Diploma
Childcare Provider | Various Families | 2010-Present
Provided care for/planned activities for children from multiple families during the
Suma Cum Laude
summer months, after school, and on weekends; ages of the children ranged from
newborns to 12 year olds
 Service/Leadership
Experience
 Diocese of Erie Retreat Leader (2014-Present)
 Church Ministry (2010-Present)
 Participant in Western Pennsylvania School for
the Deaf Exchange Program (2019)
 Led prospective students with Autism in a
campus tour activity for College Now program
(2019)
 Delivered social skills lessons to students with
Autism as a part of BRIDGE program (2018-
2019)
 Saint Francis University R.E.D. Day of Service
(2016-2017)
 Special Olympics Volunteer (2012-2016)
 Teen Volunteer Presenter for Family Honor Inc.
Chastity Program (2012-2016)
 Vacation Bible Camp Volunteer (2015)
Activities/Involvement
 Students for Life Club at SFU Founder/President
(2017-Present)
 CRU Worship Band (2016-2017)
 Firestarters Confirmation Retreat Leader (2016-
2017)
 Education Club (2016-Present)
 Catholic Daughters of the Americas (2016)
 ASL Club (2016)
Certifications/
Professional
Development
 CPR/First Aid (2019)
 QPR (2019)
 NIFDI Direct Instruction Training (2018)
 ReadingHorizons Literacy Workshop (2018)
 Standford ‘How to Learn Math: For Students’
Training Module (2018)
 Western PA Mathematics Pre-Service Teachers
Conference (2018)
Personal Achievements/
Awards
 Recipient of Adelaide G. Heverly Welge
Scholarship in Education (2019)
 Achieved Placement on St. Francis University’s
Provost’s List (2016-2019)
 High School Honor Roll Member (2012-2016)
 Winner of Daughters of the American
Revolution "Good Citizen" Award (2016)
 Winner of Community Education Council
Promotional Video Contest (2016)
 Original poem published in America Library of
Poetry Anthology "Eloquence" (2015)
 Regional winner of Veterans of Foreign Wars
(VFW) annual "Voice of Democracy" Essay
Contest (2014-2015)
 Inducted into the National Honor Society
(2015)