NICOLE M.

DERUSHA
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PERMANENT ADDRESS N4170 970th Street Elk Mound, WI 54739 (715) 828-4168

LOCAL ADDRESS 115 2nd Ave S. #1211 Minneapolis, MN 55401 (715) 828-4168

derusha.nico@uwlax.edu _________________________________________________________________________________

OBJECTIVE
To obtain an elementary teaching position, where there is a need for an individual who is ambitious, creative, patient and collaborative and will teach every child at a high standard so they will become successful in the future.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Love and Logic -- Math Talk -- Close Reading -- Differentiated Learning _____________________________________________________________________________

EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; La Crosse, Wisconsin Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood-Middle Childhood Education (December 2012) ** Wisconsin Licensure of EC-MC 71,777 and Minnesota Licensure of K-6 Elementary Education, Age 3-K Pre-Primary Education** ____________________________________________________________________________

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, Kindergarten LAWRENCE LAWSON ELEMENTARY; Sparta, Wisconsin March 2012-May 2012 -Developed and delivered individual behavior plan -Enhanced lessons with puppets, costumes, and songs -Created and taught two full lead week units Student Teacher, Fourth/Fifth Grade SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY AND ARTS; La Crosse, Wisconsin September 2012-January 2013 -Provided meaningful experiences with engaging lessons -Delivered assessments of different class subjects -Worked daily with individual students facing behavioral and cognitive challenges Teacher, Third Grade LOVEWORKS ACADEMY; Golden Valley, Minnesota April 2013-Present -Created additional academic support for students through tutoring -Collaborated with colleagues to create and implement engaging lessons -Developed healthy relationships with students and families through consistent communication

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NICOLE M. DERUSHA
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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Kindergarten, Southern Bluffs Elementary; La Crosse, Wisconsin October 2010-May 2011 1st Grade, Eagle Bluff Elementary School; Onalaska, Wisconsin 2nd/3rd Grade, School of Technology and Arts; La Crosse, Wisconsin -Created and implemented lessons of various subjects for different grade levels -Tutored student on reading and literacy skills -Assessed individual students on reading and math skills ______________________________________________________________________________

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Rise and Shine Tutor SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY AND ARTS; La Crosse, Wisconsin October 2012-January 2013 -Worked individually with a small group of second grade students -Assisted and instructed students with reading practice and skills Day Care Teacher Assistant UWEC CHILDRENS NATURE ACADEMY; Eau Claire, Wisconsin September 2007-May 2008, May 2009-August 2009, June 2012-August 2012 -Assisted lead teacher with supervision of children ages 3-4 -Worked individually with higher needs children Tutor BRONSTON HOUSEHOLD; La Crosse, Wisconsin September 2011-January 2012 -Provided home-based tutoring for two young children -Created and implemented literacy lessons and activities Student Assistant GEMINI CARES; La Crosse, Wisconsin September 210-May 2011 -Worked with a handicap college student in campus classes -Provided academic and physical assistance during class periods ______________________________________________________________________________

LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

-Sales and Guest Service; Grindes Garden Center; Eau Claire, Wisconsin; May 2006-August 2011 -Shift Lead; Platos Closet; La Crosse, Wisconsin; August 2011-present -Camp Counselor; Elk Mound High School; Elk Mound, Wisconsin; May 2007 -Store Help; Habitat for Humanity Re-Store; La Crosse, Wisconsin; September 2009-February 2010 -Festival Setup; La Crosse Storytelling Festival; La Crosse, Wisconsin; September 2009

REFERENCES
Mary Giblin, University Supervisor University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601 Work: (608)785-8126 Home: (608)796-0226 Laura Rochester, Cooperating Teacher Gundersen Head Start La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601 Work: (608)787-1941 Home: (608)386-8801 Sandra Auseth, University Supervisor University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601 Work: (608)317-1956 Home: (608)526-4215 Kelly Micolichek, Assistant Director UW-Eau Claire Childrens Nature Academy Eau Claire, Wisconsin Work: (715)836-2178 Home: (608)936-7989 Lauri Carlson, Teacher LoveWorks Academy Golden Valley, Minnesota Work: (763)522-6830 Home: (612)581-5859