Katlyne M Schweig

(847)-431-0826
schweigk@uni.edu
EDUCATION
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: Special Education
- Cumulative GPA: 3.5
- Expected Graduation Date: Fall 2015
Certifications: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter
High Risk Behaviors and Substance Abuse Report Training
CPR and First Aid
FIELD EXPERIENCES
Oleson Elementary, Houston, Texas
August-present 2015
1st Grade Self-contained GT- Student Teaching
Mentor Teacher: Eileen Terry
University Supervisor: Sue Wooten
Special Education Inclusion- Student Teaching
Mentor Teacher: Johnetta Alfred
University Supervisor: Sue Wooten
Attend all staff development and faculty meetings
Plan and teach for two whole weeks per placement in all subject areas
Lead and implement classroom routines and procedures daily
Conduct benchmark and checkpoint tests as modified for Special Education students
Assist teacher in grading, preparation, and delivery of lessons in a co-teach format
Parker Intermediate, Houston, Texas
May 2014
5th Grade Language Arts and Reading- Field Experience III
Mentor Teacher: Delia Izaguirre
UNI Coordinator: Becky Hawbaker
Worked with students individually and in small groups to develop literary skills
Assisted students with writing and editing personal narratives on bullying
Led whole-class lesson on Ratiocination for editing personal narratives
Observed different teacher management and classroom styles
Assisted teacher in grading major grade research projects
Orchard Hill Elementary School, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Spring 2013
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1 Grade- Field Experience II
Mentor Teacher: Karen Shook
UNI Coordinator: Sheri Hoffman
Planned and taught a math lesson on graphing using an interactive PowerPoint and
Skittles Graphing worksheet
Planned and taught a reading/writing lesson on fairytales using read aloud and writing
activity
Assisted teacher in classroom stations for reading and spelling
Organized and recorded data for student progress binders on reading and writing
Surveyed various classroom management styles and evaluated efficiency

Lowell Elementary School, Waterloo, Iowa

Fall 2012
3rd Grade- Field Experience I
Mentor Teacher: Amy Fleming
UNI Coordinator: Clare Struck
Worked in small groups of 5-6 students with math flashcards for addition and subtraction
Assisted teacher with grading papers and tests according to established curriculum
Tutored individual students on assignments to ensure understanding during quiet work
time
Created worksheets for students map project in which they could color in the designated
locations
Observed parent-teacher conferences and weekly staff meetings
OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Lincoln Elementary School, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Fall 2013 & Spring 2014
Professional Development Schools- Elementary Curriculum & Methods of Teaching Early
Literacy/ Teaching Elementary School Social Studies & Methods of Teaching Content
Literacy in the Intermediate Grades
Planned and taught a science lesson once a week to small groups of 4-6 2 nd graders
Practiced strategies to using guided readings in mini units
Incorporated inquiry based activities for students in lesson plans
Becker Elementary School, Waterloo, Iowa
Fall 2014
Phase I Practicum Experience
Tutored 5th grade student for 10 weeks on basic math concepts
Planned daily lessons and wrote daily reflections
Conducted parent, teacher, and student interviews
Applied classroom management strategies (ie token economy, self monitory, and visual
schedules)
Constructed and administered student assessment and set long-term goals
Dike Elementary School, Dike, Iowa
Spring 2015
Phase II Practicum Experience
Co-teach small group in special education classroom with UNI student in reading (30
minutes, 4 days a week)
Co-teach whole group with UNI student one full week in general education classroom
Planned daily lesson plans and wrote daily reflection
Conducted Whole-to-Part Reading Assessments with target student
Assist special education teacher with IOWA assessments
Assist general education teacher during individual work time
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Huntley Park District, Huntley, Illinois
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Summer 2013, 2014, & 2015
Day Camp Counselor/ Group Leader
Provided a fun and safe environment for 100+ campers, kindergarten through middle
school
Assisted in special event day planning for each grade
Planned a day of events and activities for a assigned grade level

Collaborated with fellow counselors to maintain an efficient and positive atmosphere

Cedar Valley Preschool and Childcare Center, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Fall 2014- Spring 2015
Teachers Assistant
Assist classroom teacher with activities, meal, and nap times for children ages 1-4.
Supervise free time while interacting with childrens play
YWCA, Waterloo, Iowa
Spring 2013 & Spring 2014
Child Care Assistant before/after-school program
Supervise free time while interacting with childrens play
Assist in management and participate during re-charge (physical education) time
Tutor students with homework when necessary
ACTIVITIES, HONORS, AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Campus Activities Board
Homecoming Executive
Colleges Against Cancer, Fundraising Executive
Special Olympics
Deans List

Fall 2012- Spring 2015

Fall 2013- Spring 2014
Fall 2014- Spring 2015
Spring 2014
Fall 2012- Spring 2015

REFERENCES
Eileen Terry
1st Grade Self-contained GT
Oleson Elementary School 12345 Vickery St
School: (281)-985-6530
Personal: (713)-516-0865
meterry@aldineisd.org
Relationship: Co-operating Teacher
Johnetta Alfred
Special Education Inclusion
Oleson Elementary School 12345 Vickery St
School: (281)-985-6530
Personal: (281)-224-6803
jalfred@aldineisd.org
Relationship: Co-operating Teacher
Lupita Munoz
Principal
Oleson Elementary School 12345 Vickery St
School: (281)-985-6530
gmunoz@aldineisd.org
Relationship: Co-operating Principal
Sue Wooten
Retired Aldine Employee
scwooten@swbell.net
Relationship: University Supervisor