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Caera Pellikan
Crystal Lake,IL
Work Preference
Summary
To obtain a teaching position in which I can positively change the lives of students by nurturing confidence, curiosity, and helping students become the best versions of themselves.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Student Teacher
Woodward Granger Elementary School
Granger, IA
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Assumed full classroom responsibility for 20 students for two consecutive weeks, independently planning, instructing, assessing, and managing all content.
- Designed and delivered daily phonics intervention using UFLI curriculum, decodable texts and explicit blending routines, resulting in measurable growth in decoding accuracy.
- Facilitated daily morning meetings and SEL activities to foster students' social skills, empathy, and emotional regulation.
- Utilized proactive classroom management strategies to minimize transitions and maximize student productivity, to support delivery of daily lesson plans.
- Built strong relationships with students to inform targeted differentiation and individualized support.
4th Grade Student Teacher
Ogden Elementary School
Ogden, IA
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Full-time upper elementary student teaching placement (anticipated).
5th Grade Practicum Student Teacher
Walnut Hills Elementary School
Urbandale, IA
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Led small-group reading sessions for six students, focusing on reading comprehension and skill development.
- Served as the lead instructor in place of the teachers absence and provided consistent leadership while maintaining academic momentum.
- Designed and delivered engaging science lessons utilizing the Mystery Science curriculum to encourage hands-on learning and critical thinking.
2nd Grade Practicum Student Teacher
Anderson Elementary School
Bondurant, IA
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Observed classroom instruction and applied effective teaching and classroom management strategies during guided practice and small-group instruction.
- Collaborated with cooperating teacher to implement classroom management strategies and reflect on instruction.
- Led small-group reading and math instruction to support individual student growth and comprehension.
Reading Tutor
Edwards Elementary School
Ames, IA
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided one-on-one specialized reading instruction to a second-grade student over ten weeks.
- Improved reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary utilizing the Science of Reading.
- Fostered confidence, motivation, and positive attitudes toward reading for the student.
- Applied assessment data and progress monitoring to drive targeted literacy instruction and measure students growth.
Substitute Teacher
Teachers On Call - Ankeny Community School District
Ankeny, IA
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Implemented lesson plans and classroom management in grades K-12 across multiple subjects.
- Adapted to different classroom environments and student needs.
- Provided engaging instruction to ensure learning objectives were met in the teacher's absence.
- Maintained a positive, respectful classroom atmosphere that supported student learning and well-being.
Mentor for Iowa State Athletes
Iowa State University Athletic Department
Ankeny, IA
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Challenged and motivated Athletes to have academic success beyond the sport they excelled in.
- Monitored and encouraged Athletes to complete homework and maintain grades during weekly study sessions.
- Provided guidance on organization of homework and activities by showing students how to make weekly and monthly schedules.
- Abided by NCAA D1 rules and regulations on working with Athletes.
Camp Counselor
YMCA Summer Day Camp
Crystal Lake, IL
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Supervised and guided groups of campers aged five to ten years, fostering a positive, inclusive, and safe environment.
- Promoted positive behavior through clear expectations, consistent routines, and positive reinforcement.
- Developed and executed age-appropriate curricula for 20+ campers, focusing on cooperative learning and conflict resolution.
- Received camp counselor of the week during the first week of summer camp.
Nanny
Summer Childcare Provider
Crystal Lake, IL
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Managed household routines and responsibilities while maintaining a structured and nurturing environment for children ranging from ages three to ten.
- Planned and implemented educational and recreational activities to support learning, creativity, and social development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
05.2026
Certification
- Iowa Substitute Authorization, Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
- Iowa Teaching License, 2026-05-17
- Foundations of Reading (Test 890), Passed
- Dyslexia Overview & Understanding and Observing the Literacy Skills Associated with Dyslexia, Iowa Reading Research Center
Leadership Experience
- Elementary Education Club, Founding Member, 2024-10-01, 2025-12-01
- Chi Omega Fraternity, Chapter Secretary, 2022-08-01, 2025-12-01
Awards
Health and Human Sciences Dean's Chair Scholarship, Iowa State University, 2026-03-01, Merit-based award recognizing academic excellence, leadership, and professional promise.
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Project-based learning
- Assessment strategies
- Reading comprehension
- Literacy development
- Social-emotional learning
- Classroom management
- Lesson plan development
- Technology integration
Accomplishments
- Deans list
- Received an Achievement Award from college class: Teaching and Learning in a Pluralistic Society: Early Childhood and Elementary.
- Health and Human Sciences Deans Chair Scholarship from Iowa State University Spring 2026. This is a merit based award recognizing academic excellence, leadership, and professional promise.
Work Availability
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Software
Kahoot
Wayground
Seesaw
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Positivity
Teaching
Volunteering
Timeline
4th Grade Student Teacher
Ogden Elementary School
03.2026 - 05.2026
2nd Grade Student Teacher
Woodward Granger Elementary School
01.2026 - 03.2026
Reading Tutor
Edwards Elementary School
08.2025 - 12.2025
5th Grade Practicum Student Teacher
Walnut Hills Elementary School
02.2025 - 03.2025
Substitute Teacher
Teachers On Call - Ankeny Community School District
12.2024 - 05.2025
2nd Grade Practicum Student Teacher
Anderson Elementary School
10.2024 - 12.2024
Camp Counselor
YMCA Summer Day Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024
Mentor for Iowa State Athletes
Iowa State University Athletic Department
08.2023 - 12.2025
Nanny
Summer Childcare Provider
05.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University