Emily

Callen
1126 25 St. Apt 12 Des Moines, IA 50311
emily.callen@drake.edu
(417) 227.0212
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Education:
Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Bachelor of Sciences in Education candidate



Expected May 2016
Elementary Education: Endorsements [Reading (K-8), Special Education (Instructional Strategist I) (K-8),
English as a Second Language (ESL) (K-8)]
Cumulative GPA: 3.95

Study Abroad Experience:
University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway





June-August 2015
Studied the Norwegian welfare state and Norwegian life and society
San Pedro Town, Belize






January 2014
Conducted field work within the local schools
Planned and taught lessons to students in collaboration with San Pedro teachers

Student Teaching Experience:






August-October 2015

King Elementary School: First Grade
Planned and executed literacy, math, social studies, science, and health lessons
Collaborated with Interventionists and Special Education teacher to provide appropriate supports for
student needs
Differentiated and modified assignments as needed for students with a wide range of ability
Actively engaged students through a variety of effective instructional strategies

Windsor Elementary School: Special Education Resource Teacher

October-December 2015
Tailored grade level curriculum to make it accessible for the various instructional level of students
Participated in data teams with grade level teachers to inform instruction
Ran assistive tech trials with text readers and CoWriter
Progress monitored several students on writing, math, behavior, and reading IEP goals

Practicum Experience:
ELL experience
Indian Hills Middle School, West Des Moines Schools


Spring 2015
Samuelson Elementary, Des Moines Public Schools


Spring 2014
Elementary Experience
Walnut Hills Elementary, Waukee School



Spring 2015
Morris Elementary, Des Moines Public Schools



Fall 2014

Ashland Ridge Elementary, Ankeny Community School District

Fall 2012

Relevant Experience:
Medicare Respite Employee
o Guided students with Autism through social skills instruction
Fall 2014-present
Everybody Wins! Iowa Power Read Volunteer



Fall 2012-Spring 2014
o Worked weekly with a student on reading and literacy skills.
Lighthouse Child and Family Center Springfield, MO: Daycare Worker
Fall 2012-Summer 2013
o Cared for children ages 0-5 in a daycare setting.

Activities/Honors:
Mortarboard Honors Society





Spring 2015-present
Order of Omega Honors Society




Fall 2014-present
Mentor in Violence Prevention





Fall 2014-present
Kappa Alpha Theta Womens Fraternity Officer



Fall 2013-present