Andrea Bertrams

9100 Indian Springs Ct ~ Dayton, Ohio 45458

937.479.2243 ~ Bertraan@miamioh.edu

Philosophy
I believe the purpose of education is to develop the entire child while encouraging students to be creative,
independent thinkers. I work hard to bring out each childs hidden talents and to develop students who strive to
reach their highest potential. I feel it is essential to promote a love of learning that will remain with my students
for the duration of their entire lives.

Objective
My objective is to teach in a pre-school through third grade setting where I can make an impact on
students life long learning each day.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Education, Expected Graduation: May 2015
Miami University, Oxford Ohio
Major: Early Childhood Education, Overall GPA: 3.63/4.0, GPA in Major: 3.65/4.0
Ohio Licensure: Early Childhood Education Pre K-3, Expected May 2015
TELLs (Teaching English Language Learners) Certificate, Expected May 2015

Honors
Presidents List, Top 3 percent of undergraduate students
Deans List, Top 17 percent of undergraduate students

Fall 2013, Winter 2014

Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Spring 2013,
Spring 2014, Fall 2014

Teaching Experience
Student Teacher, Grade 1, Fall 2014
Bogan Elementary School, Talawanda Schools, Oxford, Ohio
Planned and implemented various learning experiences aligned with the Ohio Common Core Standards.
Observed and interacted with students of a wide range of educational abilities in small and large group
settings.
Studied and implemented a new Standards-Based Report card in the Talawanda District (EMONI).
Contributed to IEP data and research before observing multiple IEP meetings.
Provided coping strategies for a student with high emotional needs.
Practicum Teacher, Grade 1, Spring 2014
Taylor Elementary School, North West School District, Colerain, Ohio
Introduced project based learning created from my students interest in geography.
Observed intervention specialists and administrators during IEP meetings.
Connected research to community awareness of urban school settings.

Tutor: Grade 1, Spring 2014

Krammer Elementary School, Talawanda Schools, Oxford, Ohio
Designed half-hour long individualized lesson plans for biweekly meetings with researched-based
instruction and assessment to challenge the domains of a first-grade, advanced, male student.

Practicum Teacher, Grade 3, Fall 2013

Edgewood Elementary School, Edgewood School District, Trenton, Ohio
Created whole class and individual lesson plans including the use of technology, specifically the SMART
board on a day-to-day basis.
Identified students strengths and weaknesses through informal and formal assessments created by my
host teacher and myself.
Collaborated with my host teacher to promote individual growth through daily support and guidance.
Practicum Teacher, Grade Preschool, Fall 2012
Primary Village South, Centerville School District, Dayton, Ohio
Taught individual differentiated instruction for English Language Learners with proper modifications and
accommodations according to state standards.
Witnessed students learn social, emotional, and educational skills through play.
Implemented daily instruction to engage an autistic student with special needs.

Teaching Related Experience

Winter Term Educational Study Abroad
Practicum Teacher, Infant 2 (Grade 1),
January 2014
Caye Caulker Roman Catholic Primary School, Caye Caulker, Belize
Taught all letters and numbers to 100 to a classroom of English Language Learners.
Observed the schooling system of Belize.
Designed small-group lesson plans to further English literacy skills.
TELLs Certificate Experience- In Progress

Spring 2015

Rainbow Child Care Center, Dayton Ohio

Summer 2013
Observed and engaged with newborn to 3-year-old children through play and learning.

Work Experience
School of Educational Psychology Student Assistant
Fall 2012- Spring 2015
Hired to organize the office, interact with students, assist professors and manage computer files.

Campus Leadership and Involvement

Alpha Chi Omega Sorority

Spring 2012 - Present

American Sign Language Club

Spring 2012 - Present

Heartfelt Halloween

Fall 2012 Fall 2014

References
Suzannah Marshall Certified Elementary Teacher, Talawanda School District

(C: 513-319-2629)

Kari Croucher Student Teaching Advisor, Miami University;

Certified Elementary Teacher, Talawanda School District

(C: 513-273-3443)

Jennifer Turner School of Educational Psychology Administrative Assistant,

Miami University

(C: 513-280-7984)