Emily Pollpeter

1391 South Sugar Creek Court, West Des Moines, IA 50266 ||| 515.577.2556 ||| emilypollpeter@gmail.com

Education

Loras College-Dubuque, IA Anticipated Graduation: May 2017

Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education
Math and Reading Endorsements
Overall GPA: 3.9/4.0 scale

Student Teaching Experience

Holy Ghost Catholic Elementary School-Dubuque, IA Spring 2017

Assumed the role of lead teacher in a 4th grade classroom as well as a combined 4th and
th
5 grade Social Studies and Science class through over 10 weeks of full time
responsibility in all areas of the classroom especially that of lesson planning, classroom
management, assessment to track student learning, and grade collection through
PowerSchool
Designed and taught multiple units in all subject areas which aligned with correlating
Common Core and State Standards
Continued and enhanced the emphasis on text evidence based answers in all subject
areas
Assessed students learning preferences through a Multiple Intelligences assessment
and integrated the results into lesson planning to enhance instruction
Participated in Professional Development workshops and weekly meetings with general
education, special education, and specialist teachers to discuss student performance,
school updates, and how to support the faith formation of students

Field Experience

St. Columbkille Catholic Elementary School-Dubuque, IA 2014-2016

Created and implemented religion, reading, and writing lessons in a 5th grade classroom
through the work as a clinical student while collaborating with the cooperating teacher
Activated student learning through hands-on projects including an Engineering is
Elementary lesson
Instructed 3rd grade whole class math lessons based off observation and collaboration
with the teacher

Fulton Elementary School-Dubuque, IA 2015-2016

Tutored students in 1st and 2ndgrade to sustain grade level learning in math and reading
Enhanced the English language skills through scaffolded instruction and digital literacy
applications with a 3rd grade English Language Learner

Lincoln Elementary School-Dubuque, IA Fall 2016

Collected data on a 3rd grade students reading and developed Reciprocal Teaching
lessons to further instruction
Incorporated the use of digital literacy tools to supplement student learning of nonfiction
texts

Resurrection Catholic Elementary School-Dubuque, IA Spring 2015

Intensively instructed two 4th
grade students through the use of mini-lessons and
modeling to improve opinion writing
Created and implemented guided reading lessons driven from data collected during the
Observation Survey assessment with a 1st grade student
Dubuque Lutheran Elementary School-Dubuque, IA Spring 2015
Utilized several iPad applications to extend learning and writing of a historical figure
through the creation of a digital puppet show with a 3rd grade student

Training

Iowa Reading Research Center Dyslexia Awareness Training Spring 2017

Attended several online training sessions to become more aware of dyslexia signs and
how to differentiate instruction for those with dyslexia

Work Experience

Teacher: Clive Childrens Center, Clive, IA 2014-Present

Provided emotional and physical care for children birth through age 12
Created and led age appropriate activities for all students

Religious Education Instructor 2016

Served as the primary 2nd grade religious education teacher
Engaged students in learning about their faith through teamwork and activities

Leadership

Loras College Dance Marathon 2013-2017

Participated as a committee member from 2013-2014 and as the Outreach Chair on the
programs Executive Board from 2014-2017
Collaborated with principals, teachers, and student councils at over 25 elementary,
middle, and high schools to organize mini dance marathon programs
Raised over $100,000 from mini dance marathon programs from 2014-2017

AmeriCorps Member 2014-2017

Completed over 1,000 hours of service for the University of Iowa Childrens Hospital,
Dubuque Community School District, and Holy Family School District
Attended numerous training sessions in capacity building and civic engagement

Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority 2013-2017

Served in a variety of executive chair roles to help members fulfill their responsibilities to
the organization
Created programs involving members from the community to help members grow
physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually
Awards

Woman of Poise and Purpose Award December 2016

An award given yearly to a member of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Zeta Psi Chapter who is
recognized for being a woman of poise and purpose

Deans List All Semesters

Awarded each semester to students who achieve a 3.5 or higher semester GPA