Resume

Adia Brightman

abrightman10@csm.edu

Teaching Portfolio:

Education:

Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, Nebraska

Bachelor of Science in Sociology-Anthropology, 2002

College of St. Mary, Omaha, Nebraska

Teaching Endorsements in Elementary and Special Education, 2007

Dean’s List, Fall 2006 G.P.A.: 3.9 on 4.0 scale

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Camp Fire USA, Omaha, Nebraska 08/02- 12/06

After school Coordinator

Designed and coordinated all aspects of after school and summer programs for youth, ages four through ten. Involved in curriculum development and implementation, membership recruitment, retention, and recognition, community relations, and staff development.

Teaching Practicum Fall 2005

College of St. Mary

Operation S.M.A.R.T. (Science, Math, And Relevant Technology)

Developed and implemented natural and social science lessons to 2^nd grade girls from Girls Incorporated (40 hours)

Liberty Elementary Fall 2006

Developed and implemented reading and writing lessons to 3^rd grade students (40 hours)

Edward “Babe” Gomez Heritage Elementary Fall 2006

Developed a case study that included observation and implementation of 5 mini lessons in the resource room (40 hours)

Student Teacher Spring 2007 Edward “Babe” Gomez Heritage Elementary, Omaha, Nebraska

4^th grade, Ms. Deborah Stanton

Utilized a variety of teaching strategies; cooperative learning, whole and small group instruction to teach core curriculum to multi-ability fourth grade students in a general education classroom.

Kindergarten-4^th grades Resource Room, Ms. Dara Coffey

Utilized a variety of teaching strategies; cooperative learning, whole and small group instruction to teach core curriculum to multi-ability students in grades Kindergarten to 4^th grade in a resource classroom.

Professional Associations:

Member of Nebraska State Education Association

Professional Specialties:

Developed a reading club for 3^rd and 4^th grade students in the after school program I coordinated.

References:

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