Nora Mulcahey is a student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences with an endorsement in Mathematics. She is currently student teaching Advanced Algebra at Lincoln Southwest High School and has additional experience tutoring math and volunteering with youth groups. Mulcahey maintains a 3.4 GPA and has passed all required certification exams.

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33 North Waiola Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525 (708) 212-8676 noraemulcahey@gmail.com
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Expected Graduation: May, 2016
Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences Cumulative GPA: 3.4/4.00
Endorsement Mathematics
Certification Application pending for Nebraska Initial Teaching Certificate
In the process of completing the EdTPA
Praxis Status Completed Praxis I and Praxis II
ILTS Status Passed the ILTS 115
Related Experience in Education
Student Teaching, Lincoln Southwest High School, Lincoln, NE January-May, 2016
Advanced Algebra, Grades 10/11/12
 Taught three different sections with varying abilities; one section was 30 10th graders learning at
an honors level, two sections of 13 students learning at a remedial level.
 Taught multiple chapters on inequalities, systems of equations, exponents, polynomials,
probability, statistics, radicals, graphing quadratics and cubic functions and briefly about matrices.
 Create warm-ups and agendas, answer homework questions, assess student work, prepare and
create lessons, as well as activities to help students practice new content.
Comprehensive duties:
 Participated in all aspects of teaching, graded homework and exams, Parent-Teacher
conferences.
 Attended faculty meetings and collaborative content meetings
Practicum, Lincoln Southwest High School, Lincoln, NE September-December 2015
Advanced Algebra, Grades 10/11/12
 Half of the semester, observed Advanced Algebra taught at an honors level, the other half
observed 18 students in Advanced Algebra learning at a remedial level.
 Help the teacher answer questions about content, calculators, graded homework, quizzes, and
exams. Had the opportunity to create warm-ups and teach a few lessons.
Additional Experience with Youth
Nanny La Grange, IL
Summers of 2012, 2013, 2015
 Organized activities for children to provide a variety of engaging and new experiences
 Drove the children to various commitments, cared for their overall safety, and maintained the
house through specific chores
Tutor
 Helped college students in a variety of courses: College Algebra, Business Calculus, Calculus I,
and Calculus II.
Lyons Township High School LaGrange, IL
Choir Camp Counselor Summer, 2011
 Taught music techniques to children in grade school
 Created new ways to keep children attentive and learning in an enjoyable atmosphere
Kairos LaGrange, IL
Leader Summer, 2012
 Organized activities for retreatants to participate in to allow them to discover themselves.

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 Created a safe environment in order for retreatants to feel comfortable.
Professional Skills
 PowerPoint, Word, GeoGebra, Desmos, familiar with Wolfram Alpha, basic reading and speaking
level of Italian.
 International travel experience: Italy, Germany, Austria, and Canada
Volunteer Activities
Habitat for Humanity LaGrange, IL
Member Summers of 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015
 Volunteered a week of service building houses in Clarksdale, MS
 Worked along-side and built lasting relationships with partner families and local children
 Further developed leadership skills when supervising projects with new volunteers
The Big Event
Volunteer Spring 2014
 Worked on various locations to help clean up the yards of residents in the local area of Lincoln
Dance Marathon Spring 2013, 2014, 2015
Volunteer
 Danced for 12 hours to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network in Omaha, interacted with
families that benefited from the charity.
Campus Activities
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Officer (Treasurer, Vice-President of Standards) Spring, 2014 – Fall, 2015
 Responsible for the finances of the chapter
 Acted as head of the judiciary board of the chapter
Additional Work Experience
Saint Francis Xavier Parish LaGrange, IL
Parish office receptionist Fall, 2010- Spring, 2012
 Greeted parishioners and guests, answered and directed phone calls and performed other
secretarial duties
 Developed skills to conduct myself in a professional business environment

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