Margaret Youmans

Carleton College Educational Studies Philosophy of Education Resume Subject Matter Competence Service Learning Component Working with Parents Integrating Technology Experiential Learning in Classrooms American Indian Education Case Study of a Student Model Lesson Plan/ Performance Packages Self-Reflection Pieces/ Professional Summary Student Teaching Observation Record

RESUME EDUCATION Carleton College, Northfield, MN · B.A., magna cum laude, American Studies (with distinction), 2006; Deans List 2003, 2005, Phi Beta Kappa · Concentration in Educational Studies; Teaching License in Social Studies, State of Minnesota · Copenhagen, Summer 2004, study abroad, “Children in a Multicultural Context & Children with Special Needs” · Campus Compact Student Civic Leadership Fellow, Upper Midwest Campus Compact (2004–2005) TEACHING EXPERIENCE Student Teaching, Jefferson Community School, Minneapolis, MN (Fall 2006) · Prepared and taught two sections of sixth grade Minnesota history · Taught one section of seventh grade World Studies. Lessons included Christopher Columbus, civic participation, and introduction to Africa; Developed a three-week unit on voting and elections using the KidsVoting USA curriculum · Fostered stimulating learning environments that integrated cooperative learning, video and music, children’s literature, graphic organizers, and outdoor activities into daily social studies lessons · Developed rubrics and graded students; Assisted Spanish-language speakers with translations and visual aids · Co-led advisory class and designed seating charts; Participated in team meetings and Parent-Teacher conferences · Participated in trainings and practiced Responsive Classroom, SIOP and ENVOY in Minneapolis · Comfort with Grade Book and Classroom Plus grading programs Youth Leader, Assistant to Children’s Ministry, Minneapolis, MN. (2002–2006) · Co-led high school youth groups to Nicaragua and Kentucky · Created curriculum materials and taught in the children’s program Science & Math Tutor, St. Louis Park High School Students (Dec. 2000, 2005) · Tutored high school juniors in chemistry and calculus Specialty Counselor, Ramapo Anchorage Camp, Rhinebeck, NY (June–Aug. ’03) · Trained to work with high risk/special needs children with a team approach · Led recreational activities to groups (ages 4–17); developed lesson plans for 50 min. periods 6 days/week Reading Tutor, Carleton Youth Tutoring Program in Northfield Public Schools, Northfield, MN (Jan. ‘05-June ‘06) · Tutored an ESL fourth grader weekly Program Director of Kids for Conservation, Carleton College, Northfield, MN (Nov. ’04–June ‘05) · Developed environmental science lessons for the KFC curriculum; taught weekly 3rd grade classes RELATED EXPERIENCE Teen Program Leader, Carleton College Reunion, Northfield, MN (June ’06) · Supervised and led activities for teens (ages 12-17) over three days Adult Volunteer, The Chicago Avenue Project, Pillsbury House Theatre, Minneapolis (Aug’05–Feb. ‘06) · Assisted staff and mentored youth during the playwriting experience; Created videos for the program Liaison, Carleton College (Northfield) and New Spirit Schools (St. Paul) (Spring,’04–Feb. ‘05) · Helped construct Carleton’s partnership with New Spirit (K-8) through student tutor/mentoring placements Classroom Assistant, Anishinabe American Indian Magnet School, Minneapolis, MN (Spring,’04–Feb. ‘05) · Assisted in third-fifth grade classrooms and physical education; Led large group activities when short-staffed · Directed small group projects and worked one-on-one with students in math and reading Service Learning Student Coordinator, Acting in the Community Together, Carleton College (Sept. ’03–March ‘05) · Coordinated service learning courses with faculty and organized events for students, faculty and staff Classroom Assistant, Northfield Middle School ESL Program (Sept. ’03–May ‘04) · Helped ESL students with Math, Social Studies, and English 1–2 hours/week; Translated basic Spanish for the teacher Special Education Teaching Assistant, Elementary STRIVE, Hosterman Educ. Center, New Hope, MN (Dec. ’03) · Assisted the teachers, aids, and social worker in two classrooms with activities 4 hours/day for three weeks · Worked one-on-one with students ages 8–11 diagnosed with mild to moderate mental impairments and emotional behavioral disorder in math, writing, and social skills Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, St. Louis Park Basketball Association (1999–’02) · Coached an 8th-grade traveling team and two AAU teams (U13 and U17); instructed at summer camps for four years