Erin Almand is a senior at Saint Louis University studying theatre with an education minor and a 3.95 GPA. She has extensive experience teaching and mentoring children through student teaching, peer instruction, and various volunteer positions. Her objective is to help students reach their potential and advocate for improvement and fairness in education.

1. Erin Almand
MSC#2401 BSC, 20 N. Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63103 770.718.7103 ealmand@slu.edu
OBJECTIVE I want to help students reach their full potential by closing the achievement gap and
advocating for improvement and fairness in our nation’s education system.
EDUCATION BA Candidate, 2011, Saint Louis University: Theatre major, Education minor, Honors; Presidential
Scholar (SLU’s highest academic scholarship—full tuition). GPA: 3.95/4.0
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Spring 2010-Fall 2010, Student Teacher (class credit), Hodgen Elementary, STL, MO
Social science, literature, math. Currently teaching my second and third small groups of 3rd-graders in
disadvantaged Saint Louis, each twice weekly. Helping them meet NCTM (National Council of Teachers
of Mathematics) and GLE (Grade Level Expectations) standards.
Fall 2009-Present, U-101 Peer Instructor (stipend), Saint Louis University
Instruct ARTS FIG (Freshman Interest Group) and Honors orientation classes.
Fall 2010, Acting Department Teacher’s Assistant, Saint Louis University
Teach classes, develop lesson plans, grade papers, assist with scenes and monologues.
Fall 2009-Present, Professional Princess/Hostess (paid), Once Upon A Bash
Captivate and delight elementary-age children with acting, interaction and song.
Summer 2009, Educational Text Preparer (paid), Elliott Wave International
Transcribed live lectures and edited them into text appropriate for e-books.
1998-2008, Horseback Riding Instructor (paid), Pony Perfect Party
Taught riding to groups of elementary children; ran camps; also gave private lessons.
2007, Elementary Student Mentor (class credit), Gainesville, GA
Mentored 24 2nd-grade students for two hours each week. Served as teacher.
2006, VBS Teacher (volunteer), Las Canitas, Dominican Republic
Taught 40 students Bible lessons in a one-room school in a primitive Third-World village for 3 weeks.
INVOLVEMENT/SERVICE/LEADERSHIP/HOBBIES
2007-Present, Micah Program, Saint Louis University
A social justice service organization sponsored by SLU. We do substantial work with children and their
parents in inner-city St. Louis. Served as student liaison for the program during freshman and sophomore
years. I remain involved with this program.
2009-Present, President, Alpha Psi Omega, Saint Louis University
The Theatre Honors Fraternity; I also served as President as a junior and VP as a sophomore.
2009 Co-Writer, Co-Director and Choreographer, Saint Louis University
Alpha Psi Omega’s first-ever student production, a musical.
2007-Present, Actress and Stage Help, University and Professional Theatre
I have been involved in over 18 shows at SLU and cast professionally.
2007-Present, Student Representative and Hostess, Saint Louis University
I make presentations before potential donors and represent the University in other situations.
2007-Present, The Honors Program, Saint Louis University
To retain my designation, I must complete 24 honors credit hours and maintain a 3.5 GPA.
2008-Present, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Saint Louis University
A designation awarded to students nationally in the top 20 percent of their class.
Club Ultimate Frisbee, Saint Louis University
The SLU women’s club ultimate Frisbee team.
Various Mission Trips
Rural West Virginia; inner-city Widnes, UK; Dominican Republic. Emphasis on families and children.
2007-Present, Presidential Scholar, Saint Louis University
SLU’s highest academic scholarship (full tuition). I interview prospective Presidential Scholars and, as
part of a University panel, score them. I must maintain a 3.5 GPA to retain funding.