RACHEL ELZINGA

rachel.m.elzinga@gmail.com 215-589-4833

EDUCATION

Hope College Holland, MI Bachelor of Arts, Major: Mathematics Education Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate with endorsements in all subjects K-5 (K-8 self-contained) & Mathematics (EX) grades 6-8 School for International Training Yaound, Cameroon, Africa Studied social pluralism, development, and French language Researched primary level mathematics curriculum and pedagogy

May 2013 GPA: 4.0/4.0

Spring 2010

EDUCATIONAL HONORS

Human Development Conference University of Notre Dame February 2012 Presented research on math education in Cameroonian primary schools Hope College Deans List (7 Semesters) 2009-Present

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher: Fifth Grade Classroom Spring 2013 Lakewood Elementary School Holland, MI Assumed full-time responsibilities including instruction in all core subjects Attended West Ottawa professional development seminars Sixth Grade Math Classroom Aide Saugatuck Middle School Saugatuck, MI Taught grade level mathematics with direct and indirect instruction Transformed a traditional lesson into a self-guided, interactive iPad activity Fall 2012

Life Skills Curriculum Author 2009-2012 Childrens After School Achievement Program Holland, MI Developed character education program for at-risk students in grades 1-5 Fifth Grade Classroom Aide New Groningen Elementary School Zeeland, MI Directed whole class activities and facilitated small group instruction Used running records and an ARI to assess student reading levels Spring 2012

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Kindergarten Classroom Aide Woodside Elementary School Holland, MI Conducted whole class read-alouds, shared reading, and guided reading Categorical Special Education Classroom Aide New Groningen Elementary School Zeeland, MI Worked with 3-5th grade students to improve fluency and vocabulary First Grade Classroom Aide Woodbridge Elementary School Zeeland, MI Assisted with classroom academics and informal assessment

Fall 2011

Fall 2010

Spring 2010

WORK EXPERIENCE

Upper Elementary Teaching Assistant Summer 2012 CASA Summer Program Holland, MI Developed safe learning environment for diverse population of at-risk students Designed literacy activities to meet the needs of students below grade level Help Session Leader / Peer Tutor / Teaching Assistant 2010-Present Hope College Holland, MI Provide supplementary mathematics help for Hope College students Collaborate with mathematics education faculty in course administration Summer Camp Counselor Camp Curiosity Doylestown, PA Led large groups of children in camp games, crafts, and recreation Engaged special needs children in activities and fostered social skills Summer 2010

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Sunday School Teacher / Substitute Preschool Teacher 2006-Present Covenant Church Doylestown, PA Teach weekly Bible curriculum involving stories, songs, and crafts each summer Work as substitute teacher in 3-5 year old summer preschool classroom Wyldlife Leader / YoungLives Volunteer 2009-2011 Holland Area YoungLife Holland, MI Planned activities and interacted with middle school students every Friday Cared for the children of teenage mothers during support group meetings