Sierra Shelburne

(603) 321-9610 | sierra.shelburne@gmail.com | www.linkedin.com/in/sierra-shelburne-349039173

Education
Keene State College, Keene, NH 03435 GPA: 3.98 Summa Cum Lade Graduate: May, 11 2019
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education – Birth to Age 8
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Teaching Experience
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School | Keene, NH Jan. 2019 – May 2019
Student Teaching (First Grade)
 Developed and implemented lesson plans for classroom instruction to meet educational goals using
several teaching methods including large group, small group, and experiments.
 Differentiated lesson plans to meet children at their skill level and grow their knowledge base.
 Worked with paraprofessionals, teachers, special educators, and other professional staff to implement
lessons.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School | Keene, NH Aug. 2018 – Oct. 2018
Practicum 2 Placement (Special Education)
 Observe special education program throughout the school.
 Research elements of special education that apply to children from birth to age 8.
Child Development Center | Keene, NH Jan. 2018 – May 2018
Practicum 1 Placement (Preschool)
 Created and implemented lesson plans for the five developmental domains.
 Assisted lead teacher with classroom routines and management.
Marlborough Elementary School | Marlborough, NH Aug. 2017 – Dec. 2017
Reading Buddy Program
 Read to and with children K-3 in the afterschool program.
 Created lessons to encourage reading comprehension and fluency.

Professional Experience
Montessori Schoolhouse of Cheshire County, Inc. | Keene, NH Jan. 2019 – May 201
Assistant Toddler After School Teacher
 Assisted children with the completion of their work, and lead teachers with activities.
 Led activity programs with children in and out of the toddler classroom.
 Monitored children during free play and ensure children safety at all times.
Fairgrounds Elementary School | Nashua, NH June 2018 – Aug. 2018
Assistant Teacher for Power Scholars Program
 Assisted students with the completion of their school work, and lead teachers with activities.
 Led activity programs with children in the primary grades.
LL Bean Outlet | Nashua, NH June 2016 – Aug. 2018
Retail Sales Associate
 Maintaining cleanliness of store front, restocking the merchandise on the sales floor, and organizing
merchandise.
 Greeting customers and assisting them to find items in store or online.
 Customer service including answering the store phone and cash handling.
Keene State College | Keene, NH Aug. 2017 – May 2019
Resident Assistant
 Supported community development within the student and college communities.
 Provided leadership opportunities and support to students.
 Discussed and mediated disputes between students.
 Granite State American Kenpo Karate | Hudson, NH June 2017 – Aug. 2017
Summer Camp Counselor
 Led indoor/outdoor activities, games, and off-site field trips.
 Monitored children during free play and ensure children safety at all times.
Project Edventure | Marlborough, NH Sep. 2016 – May 2017
After School Counselor/Assistant Counselor
 Created and implemented themed clubs/activities for students in differing age groups.
 Assisted students with homework, and lead teachers with lessons when needed.
Girls Inc. | Nashua, NH June 2016 – Aug. 2016
Summer Camp Counselor
 Led campers in different lessons based on the themes of each week.
 Ensured camper safety at all times.

Certifications
 Pediatric First Aid for Caregivers and Teachers completed: 02/18/2019
 ProSolutions Professional Development Certificate for New Hampshire Child Care Licensing

On-Campus Activities
 Vice President, Keene State Chapter Kappa Delta Pi (International Education Honors Society)
 Resident Assistant Council
 Note-taker, Keene State Office of Disability Services
 Peer Tutor, Keene State ASPIRE Office

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