Kari A. Schaefers is seeking a teaching position and provides her contact information and educational background. She graduated from Illinois State University in 2015 with a Bachelor's of Science in Education and state teaching certifications. She completed extensive student teaching at both the elementary and middle school levels, where she planned lessons, collaborated with other teachers, and gained classroom experience. Relevant work experience includes volunteer and instructional roles at various schools and organizations in the Wheaton and Normal, Illinois areas. She is proficient in educational technology and participated in education-focused organizations and volunteer activities during her undergraduate career. References are provided from her cooperating teachers during student teaching.

1. Kari A. Schaefers
0N070 Stanley Street
Winfield, IL 60190
630-615-0989
schaeferskari@gmail.com
Philosophy of Education
In order for students to achieve personal success, they should be immersed in a positive, safe environment that
encourages the desire to learn and collaborate among peers.
Education
Illinois State University, Class of 2015 Bloomington-Normal, IL
Bachelors of Science in Education, Elementary Major GPA: 3.60
Certification: IL Type 03 Certified K-9 Overall GPA: 3.34
Endorsements: Mathematics, Social Science, Science, Language Arts
Student Teaching
PDS, or Professional Development School, is a yearlong student teaching experience offered as an alternative to
traditional student teaching. The program is designed to provide a more authentic classroom experience through two
different grade levels.
Normal Unit 5, Prairieland Elementary School, 4th grade, Normal, IL August 2014-May 2015
 Independently instructed students in content areas of language arts, mathematics, social studies,
science, and writing
 Differentiated instruction by implementing math workshop to accommodate student needs
 Created a classroom blog to promote parent communication
 Developed lesson plans aligned to the Common Core State Standards
 Collaborated with other grade level teachers during planning periods and PLC meetings
 Participated in parent teacher conferences and curriculum night
 Utilized DOJO behavior management system
 Attended meetings for school improvement
 Adapted lessons and classroom environment for students with IEPs and 504 plans
 Utilized formative and summative assessments to guide instruction based on the needs of students
 Volunteered at the community Back2School alliance and reading nights
 Attended the Illinois Reading Council Conference and IGAC Gifted Convention
Normal Unit 5, Parkside Junior High School, 8th grade social studies, Normal, IL October 2014-December 2014
 Effectively planned and co-taught lessons with core and special education teachers
 Collaborated with the team of grade level teachers on a daily basis
 Created and implemented an interdisciplinary project for students to complete
 Assisted in maintaining behavior plans
Related Work Experience
Heartland Community Church, Normal, IL October 2014-April 2015
 Volunteered at the after school program
 Tutored students in grades K-5
 Communicated with parents about student behavior and school work
Wheaton Park District, Wheaton, IL June 2014-August 2014
Swimming lessons Instructor
 Instructed small groups of 4 to 11 year old students
 Prepared and wrote lesson plans for each two week session
 Communicated with parents about student improvement on a daily basis

2. Longfellow Elementary School, Wheaton, IL February 2011-May 2014
 Internship Senior year of high school
 Guided small group instruction to assist 2nd grade students in math, science and reading
 Assisted in grading student work
 Co-taught with core teacher in whole group instruction
Professional Development and Service
Kappa Delta Epsilon education honors fraternity January 2014-May 2015
 Attended seminars about various education topics including reader’s workshop, technology in the
classroom, Common Core, and movement in the classroom
 Volunteered at student involvement events
Alpha Delta Pi August 2011-May 2015
 Volunteered for various organizations including Habitat for Humanity
 Attended weekly chapter meetings discussing community involvement and association improvement
 Participated in philanthropic events promoting organization donations
Technology Skills
 Microsoft office; including Word, PowerPoint, Excel
 SMART board, iPads (co-writer and i-annotate), Weebly
References
Christi Hutson
Cooperating Teacher at Prairieland Elementary
hutsoncl@unit5.org
309.825.6895
Gloria Jameson
PDS Site Coordinator and University Supervisor
jamesogj@unit5.org
309.825.2491
Chris Hawkins
Cooperating Teacher at Parkside Junior High
hawkincm@unit5.org
309.838.3554
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