Resume

Tara Ann Reinhardt
6352-1 Hampton Place
Fort Riley, KS 66442

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Objective: To become a member of the teaching community with an emphasis in grades K-6
and to inspire students to learn.


Education :

Kansas State Universtiy, Manhattan, KS
Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary

- Emphasis: Science
- GPA 3.7
- Anticipated Graduation Date May 2009


Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar, IA
Assoicates in Arts - Elementary Education

- GPA 3.2
- Graduated May 2004


Relevant
Experience:

Practicum Experience
Lincoln Elementary School, Junction City, KS September 2008- Present

- Co-created and taught a 10 lesson unit in economics to a class of third
grade students
- Extended economic lessons with children's literature and real-life situations
for students to be able to apply prior knowledge
- Developed adaptations for a child with autism
- Used a variety of assessment techniques to evaluate students understanding


Clinical Experience
Marlatt Elementary School, Manhattan, KS January - May 2008

- Co-produced and taught 3 lessons in Science focusing on food and nutrition in a sixth grade classroom
- Co-produced and taught 3 lessons in Mathematics on one-step equations
- Provided students with multiple connections to technology for lesson activities
- Made adaptations for students with attention deficit disorder


Early Field Experience
Marlatt Elementary School, Manhattan, KS January - May 2007

- Made copies and cut-outs for bulletin boards
- Created classroom bulletin boards exhibiting students work
- Assisted in helping kindergarten students with art projects
- Prepared booklets displaying students handiwork


Kansas Association of Teacher of Science (KATS Camp)
Rock Springs Ranch, Junction City, KS April 28, 2008

- Presenter on Discovering the Presence of DNA
- Demonstrated a fun way to engage children in learning Science
- Explained relevance in teaching this type of lesson


Read and Eat After School Program
Amanda Arnold Elementary School, Manhattan, KS February, 2008

- Assisted in helping children complete activities
- Aided in the transition from one activity to another


Extracurricular
Activities:

Member of Pinnacle Honor Society April 2008 - Present

Member of Kansas National Education Association (KNEA)
January 2008 - Present


References: Available upon request