Resume

Natalie Knight
nknight@ksu.edu
913.484.2684

Permanent Address 12817 Pembroke Circle
Leawood, KS 66209

Current
Address
517 Fairchild Terrace
Manhattan, KS 66502



OBJECTIVE


Seeking a Kindergarten-Sixth grade teaching position for the 2009-2010 school year where I can instill a love for learning in my students and help them succeed by demonstrating patience, commitment, and perseverance.


EDUCATION


Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS Expected graduation date: May 2009
Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary GPA: 3.9/4.0
Minor and Area of Concentration in Spanish


LANGUAGE SKILLS

Proficient level of Spanish language in reading, writing, and conversation skills


TEACHING EXPERIENCE


Practicum Experience, 2nd grade August – December 2008
Lincoln Elementary School, Junction City, KS
Integrated language arts and reading into a social studies unit for 18 students
Developed economics lessons using culturally responsive books, a class store, and technology

Child Care Worker & Shift Coordinator March 2001 - present
Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, KS
· Supervised children, volunteers, and employees during childcare and worship services
· Acted as the lead teacher for the age 8 and up camp classroom
· Created activities and field trips for the children
· Assisted in organizing a summer camp for elementary-aged children

Clinical Experience, 5th grade January – May 2008
Ware Elementary School, Ft. Riley, KS
· Collaborated with 2 group members to organize math and science lessons for 21 students using a 5E Model
· Used balloon activities to teach static electricity and battery circuits to teach current electricity and conductors and insulators
· Taught the order of operations using a human chain and interactive technology

Teacher Aide, 6th grade January – May 2007
Riley County Grade School, Riley, KS
· Graded student work in math and science and recorded scores
· Performed clerical tasks such as making copies and assembling assignments
· Assisted students through one-on-one interaction with coursework primarily in math

Classroom Aide, 1st grade volunteer August – December 2006
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School, Manhattan, KS
· Facilitated activities to improve the students’ reading skills
· Managed student behavior during lessons


WORK EXPERIENCE


Sales Associate May 2007 – present
GAP Kids, Leawood, KS
Gained invaluable communication and customer service skills working with children, parents, and co-workers




Natalie Knight, page 2 nknight@ksu.edu


PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics January 2008 – present
Kansas National Education Association-Student Program January 2007 – present


HONORS

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society January 2008 – present
Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society January 2007 – present
Dean’s Honor Roll 5 semesters
Elvon G. and Lydia E. Skeen Education Fund August 2008 – present
Kansas State University College of Education Alumni Scholarship August 2007 - May 2008
Kansas State University Transfer Academic Scholarship August 2006 – May 2007


ACTIVITIES

Hand-to-Hand Tutor January – May 2008
Team Captain, Up 'Til Dawn January 2007 – May 2008
Intramural soccer August 2006 – September 2007
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority August 2006 – present
Christian Navigators August 2006 – present
Adopt-a-School volunteer August 2006 – December 2006