Danielle L. Brunson
3387 5th St. ♦ Muscatine, IA 52761 ♦ brunsond@uni.edu ♦ (563) 299-6463
EDUCATION
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education and Spanish Teaching completion in May 2016
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Education GPA: 3.46/4.00; Spanish GPA: 3.09/4.00
FIELD EXPERIENCES
STUDENT TEACHING
Twin Oaks Middle School, Prior Lake, MN March - May 2016
Spanish 1 and Spanish 2
Cooperating Teacher: Elizabeth Lane / UNI Faculty Advisor: Caroline Elser
Clear Springs Elementary School, Minnetonka, MN January - March 2016
Kindergarten Spanish Immersion
Cooperating Teacher: Claudia Pereira / UNI Faculty Advisor: Caroline Elser
Pella Christian High School, Pella, IA March 2015
9th – 12th Grade (Spanish classroom) - Field Experience 3 (Spanish)
Cooperating Teacher: Jason Noble UNI Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gabriela Olivares
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Guided students through reading and discussion of Guatemalan article
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Designed and taught lesson where students created cultural artifact
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Assisted students in daily writing and translation exercises
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Collaborated with dual-language elementary class in mentoring program
Orchard Hill Elementary, Cedar Falls, IA
1st Grade – Math Instruction April 2015
UNI Faculty Instructor: Matthew Webb
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Guided 30 min. math lessons for individualized instruction
West Liberty Elementary, West Liberty, IA November 2014
2nd Grade (dual-language classroom) - Field Experience 2 (Spanish)
Cooperating Teacher: Christine Guerra UNI Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gabriela Olivares
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Observed dual-language classroom
Orange Grove Elementary, Aldine, TX
Kindergarten – Field Experience 3 October 2014
Cooperating Teacher: Olivia Randall
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Prepared and guided literacy, science and mathematics lessons
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Independently instructed class and implemented classroom management
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Observed dual-language classrooms
Lincoln Elementary, Cedar Falls, IA
6th Grade - Professional Development School January 2014 - May 2014
Cooperating Teacher: Dr. Sarah Montgomery
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Developed and taught integrated social studies and literacy lessons
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Integrated technology into lessons including use of: iPads, chromebooks, WeVideo, iMovie and Google applications
Becker Elementary, Waterloo, IA
4th Grade- Field Experience 2 October 2013 – December 2013
Cooperating Teacher: Alex Hansen UNI Faculty Advisor: Mary Stichter
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Collaboratively planned and taught literacy lessons
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Assisted teacher with classroom management
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Guided students in reading and spelling during individual work time
Lincoln Elementary, Cedar Falls, IA
2nd Grade - Professional Development School September 2013 - December 2014
Cooperating Teacher: Dr. Sarah Montgomery
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Created and guided weekly science inquiry and literacy lessons
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Maintained parent involvement through parent letters and Family Literacy Night
CAL Elementary, Latimer, IA
1st Grade- Field Experience 1 November 2013
Cooperating Teacher: Joni Jensen
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Tutored individual students on assignments to ensure understanding
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Assisted teacher with daily tasks and classroom management
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Planned and taught a guided reading lesson
OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCES
CAL Elementary, Latimer, IA
1st Grade- Arts Integration Day April 2013
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Planned and taught environmental science lessons integrating various art forms
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Maintained communication with students before the event through letters
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Collaborated with colleagues to co-teach lessons
ITEC Student Technology Fair Judge, Cedar Falls, IA
1st-12th Grade
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Assessed quality and creativity of student projects incorporating technology
Grout Museum Instructor, Cedar Falls, IA
3rd Grade
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Guided students through interactive mapping activities
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
UNI Student Admissions Ambassadors, Cedar Falls, IA
Ambassador August 2012 – May 2015
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Lead tours and speak on student panels for prospective students and families
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Represent university students at various ceremonies and events
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Participate in service projects throughout Cedar Falls, IA
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCES
UNI Resident Assistant, Cedar Falls, IA
Rider Hall Resident Assistant August 2013 - May 2014
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Created community for 42 residents through programming and activities
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Developed programming essential for college success
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Enforced campus policies
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Assisted in conflict mediation within the community
UNI Resident Assistant, Cedar Falls, IA
Lawther Hall Resident Assistant August 2014 - May 2016
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Established Education Living Learning Community for 32 residents through programming and activities
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Created programming essential for success in the College of Education
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Organized attendance at professional development conferences in the College of Education
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Enforced campus policies
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Assisted in conflict mediation within the community
SKILLS
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Proficient in use of Promethean boards, Apple Products and Google applications
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Spanish speaker