1. JUSTINE POWLS
Lawrence, KS 66044 ~ 785.851.0422 ~ juspowls@gmail.com
Education
The University of Kansas Jan. 2016- Present
• M.S.E. Unified Early Childhood Special Education
The University of Kansas Aug. 2012- Dec. 2015
• B.A. English
• Psychology Minor
• GPA 3.02
Curriculum and Teaching Course Jan. 2015- May 2015
• Introduction to the profession of education
• 8 hours of observation in a 1st
grade classroom at Glenwood Ridge Elementary
in Bonner Springs.
International Study Jan. 2, 2015- Jan. 13, 2015
• Honors English travel writing course in Costa Rica
Child Development Course Jan. 2013- May 2013
• The science and application of child and adolescent development including
physical, motoric, social, emotional and cognitive changes from birth through
adolescence.
Experience
Century School Inc. Apr. 2015- Present
• Assistant Teacher
• Filling in for lead teachers and managing classrooms for two and a half hours
everyday in the Preschool or Elementary, while guiding students in their
individualized academic plans.
Tutoring Summer 2015
• Kindergarten and First grade students
• Prepared students with academic readiness in math and reading.

2. KU Applied English Center Aug. 2014- May 2015
• Conversation Leader
• Worked with international students at KU in various exchange programs from
all over the world.
• Provided guidance with English homework and used casual conversation and
various activities to encourage fluency in the English language.
Head Start Community Children’s Center Sep. 2012- Dec. 2012
• Volunteer Assistant Teacher in a classroom with low-income children.
• Children were taught the basic skills needed for healthy development and
academic readiness.
City of Holton May 2012- Aug. 2013
• Assistant Manager
• Performed all responsibilities from organization and teaching of swimming
lesson classes to employee management.
City of Holton May 2010- Aug. 2012
• Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor
• Taught Level 1 students, ages 4 through 8, the basics of swimming.
• Taught a Parent-Infant class focused on water adjustment and submersion.
Colorado Elementary School Aug. 2011- May 2012
• 2nd
grade teacher’s aide
• Shadowing teacher duties and interacting with students in various classroom
assignments and activities.
Other Qualifications and Highlights
CPR and First Aide Certified Apr. 2015
She’s the First *{KU} (non-profit) Jul. 2014- May 2015
• Co-founder and Vice President
• Organized various fundraisers and awareness activities in order to raise the
funds for girls in low-income countries to attend secondary school.
-­‐ Cupcake bake sale
-­‐ Informational meetings
-­‐ Group video chat with the national founder