Brittany Wolgast4401 63rd Street, Urbandale, Iowa 50322Phone: 310-528-6189 Email: Brittany.Wolgast@gmail.com

EducationDrake University, Des Moines, Iowa Expected May 2015Master of Science in Teaching (K-8)Endorsements: Reading (K-8), Middle School Mathematics and Science (5-8)California State University, Long Beach, California December 2011Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies; Elementary EducationConcentration: Mathematics EducationEl Camino College, Torrance, California June 2009Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies; Elementary Education

Student Teaching Experience8th Grade Science January 2015-March 2015McCombs Middle School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa Plan and present lessons pertaining to 8th grade science curriculum Utilize critical thinking activities and labs to further student understanding Use conflict resolution skills to address classroom and behavior management3rd Grade General Education March 2015-May 2015Western Hills Elementary School, West Des Moines Community School District, West Des Moines, Iowa TBD

Practicum ExperienceElementary SchoolKindergarten-8th GradeBethune Transitional Center, Long Beach Unified School District, Long Beach, California Fall 2011 Assisted cooperating teacher with small groups for math and reading1st GradeHoly Trinity Catholic School, Des Moines Diocese, Des Moines, Iowa Fall 2014 Collaborated with cooperating teacher to plan and present a math and reading lessonPerkins Academy, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa Spring 2014Lawson Elementary School, Johnston Community School District, Johnston, Iowa Taught five social studies lessons to each class using the Junior Achievement curriculumDenker Avenue Elementary, Los Angeles Unified School District, Gardena, California Spring 2009 Taught physical education and worked with small math and reading groups3rd GradeHoly Trinity Catholic School, Des Moines Diocese, Des Moines, Iowa Summer 2014 Reading tutor for 6-week summer programValerius Elementary School, Urbandale Community School District, Urbandale, Iowa Fall 2013 Worked with small groups for math intervention4th GradeWebster Elementary School, Urbandale Community School District, Urbandale, Iowa Fall 2014 Worked with small groups Hartwell Primary School, Camberwell, Victoria, Australia Spring 2011 Assisted the students with group projects and working with small math groups5th GradeHoward Wood Elementary School, Torrance Unified School District, Torrance, California Fall 2009 Worked with small groups and assisted with geography projects and presentations6th GradeHillside Elementary School, West Des Moines Community School District, West Des Moines, Iowa Fall 2014 Interacted with students during readers theater and facilitated small group fluency lessonMiddle School6th GradeMath; Amos Hiatt Middle School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa Spring 2014 Interacted with students, presented warm-ups and a lessonScience; South Middle School, Waukee Community School District, Waukee, Iowa Spring 2014 Collaborated with cooperating teacher and professor to teach science lessons7th GradeLanguage Arts; Amos Hiatt Middle School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa Spring 2014 Worked with a small group for vocabulary intervention8th GradeMath & Science; Nkwakubwi Junior High School, Asikuma, Ghana, Africa Winter 2014 Worked with small groups and taught mini-lessons

Related Work ExperienceProgram Coordinator, After-School Program 07/2013 01/2015Griffin Academy, Studebaker Elementary & McCombs Middle School; Des Moines Public School District, Iowa Planned the Griffin Academy Program curriculum; STEM and Fine Arts focus Scheduled field trips and guests to visit/ teach the students about their businesses Hired, trained and scheduled Drake staff (Education students) to co-teach with one anotherChild Care Associate, Before & After School Program 10/2014 - 01/2015Kids Connection, Holy Trinity Catholic School, Des Moines, Iowa Planned morning activities; sports, manipulatives, arts and crafts (3-14 year old students) Implemented assigned activities (arts, games, reading, sports) during non-school days Assumed the role of classroom associate substitute when necessary

Skills and Certifications First Aid & CPR Certifications Mandatory Reporter Certification Bloodborne Pathogens Training

Organizations Kappa Delta Pi: International Honor Society in Education Fall 2014-Present Drake Education Association Fall 2014-Present

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Jill JohnsonProfessorDrake University3206 University AvenueDes Moines, IA 50311515.868.3019Mary Jo KeverAssistant PrincipalHoly Trinity Catholic School2922 Beaver AvenueDes Moines, IA 50310515.255.4460Ryan SharpSchool Improvement LeaderMcCombs Middle School201 County Line RoadDes Moines, IA 50320515.201.5707