Faye R. 1823 8th St.

Apt 121
Brookings, SD
Schmidt
(320)-296-2754
Elementary Teacher Candidate
https://fayeschmidt.weebly.com/
faye.schmidt@k12.sd.us

Career To become an exceptional teacher at an elementary school while being a community

Objective role model and guide for our future generation of students, and inspiring today’s youth
to be successful individuals.

Philosophy I believe that teachers should strive to establish a positive and productive learning
Of Education environment by engaging with students to help build meaningful relationships. Every
student is unique and learns in a different way, therefore it's the teacher's responsibility
to meet their needs and make sure they have the tools to be successful learners. I
believe that learning is a lifelong process and I want to encourage my students to be as
passionate about learning as I am.

Education South Dakota State University Brookings, SD

• Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences, anticipated May 2019
• Major: Early Childhood Education
• Certifications: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Dakota State
University, anticipated May 2019, Overall GPA: 3.5/4.0
• Member of Phi Upsilon Omicron, National Honor Society in Family and Consumer
Sciences, 2017-2019

Related Student Teacher, 4th Grade. Sioux Valley Elementary School, Volga, SD. January 2019 -
Experience present. Established and maintained appropriate rapport with learners. Created and
implemented daily lesson plans based on the South Dakota Content Standards. Upheld
professionalism with parents, students, administrators, and fellow teachers. Attended
parent/teacher conferences, meetings, and in-services expected of general classroom
teachers. Managed an elementary-level classroom independently and gained valuable
classroom management skills.
Youth Development Specialist, Grades 1-3. Boys and Girls Club, Brookings, SD. May
2018 - present. Planned and implemented programing activities primarily in the Art
Room and Learning Lab that promoted character and leadership, academic success, and
healthy lifestyles. Attended monthly staff training meetings to remain up to date on
best practices. Worked in multi-age learning spaces with high youth to staff ratios.
Gained and applied effective classroom management skills and strategies.

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 Student Teacher, Preschool. Fishback Center for Early Childhood Education, Brookings,
SD. August 2017 - December 2017. Created and implemented daily and weekly lesson
plans for three and four-year-old children. Planned activities for large and small group
time. Created daily journals to share with parents and other teachers. Program
accredited by National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Assistant Teacher, Preschool. Fishback Center for Early Childhood Education, Brookings,
SD. January 2017 - May 2017. Assisted student teachers with investigations and
inquiries. Created a positive environment for four and five-year-old children. Conveyed
observations of student’s behaviors to parents and other teachers. Program accredited
by National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Teacher’s Assistant, 1st Grade. Buffalo Lake - Hector - Stewart Elementary School,
Buffalo Lake, MN. January 2015 - May 2015. Assisted classroom teacher in everyday
tasks. Led small group inquiries, investigations, and oral read alouds. Provided feedback
and input to other teachers and parents. Gained valuable classroom management skills.

Other Chiropractic Assistant, Champion Health Chiropractic of Brookings, SD. July 2017 -
Experience December 2017. Completed tasks as a secretary in a medical office. Gained experience
working in a professional atmosphere.
Cashier, Main Street Market of Buffalo Lake, MN. June 2014 - December 2015.
Improved interpersonal skills and often worked independently by answering phones,
using an intercom system, and assisting in customer service.
Server, Straw Hat Grill of Buffalo Lake, MN. June 2012 - November 2013. Developed
meaningful interpersonal communication and customer service skills.

Additional - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Skills - CPR and First Aid Certified through the American Red Cross

Volunteer - Church Volunteer, Zion Evangelical Lutheran and Grace Lutheran of Hutchinson, MN
Opportunities - Buffalo Lake - Hector - Stewart Elementary School
- Brookings Regional Humane Society
- Dakota Prairie Elementary of Brookings, SD

Field - Clubhouse Preschool, Boys and Girls Club of Brookings, SD – Junior Kindergarten
Experience - Peace Lutheran Early Childhood Center of Brookings, SD – Various ECE Classrooms
- Hillcrest Elementary of Brookings, SD – Kindergarten
- Medary Elementary of Brookings, SD – 1st Grade and ELL Classrooms
- Camelot Intermediate School of Brookings, SD – 5th Grade Mass Customized Learning

References Available upon request

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