I am a senior at Otterbein University majoring in Special Education with a strong passion for helping students learn, grow, and feel confident in the classroom. Through my coursework, tutoring, and classroom experiences, I have gained experience supporting students with different learning needs and adapting my approach to meet them where they are. I am excited to continue growing as an educator and use my skills, patience, and compassion to make a positive difference in students’ lives.
Work History
Reading Tutor
1 Month
Cassingham Elementary | 06.2026 - 07.2026
Delivered targeted reading intervention to enhance fluency, phonics, spelling, and word recognition skills.
Applied interactive games and personalized strategies to engage students in reading practice and boost their confidence.
Monitored student progress through assessments and tailored instruction to meet individual needs and foster growth.
Shadowing Experience - HS Intervention Specialist
3 Months
Whitehall Yearling High School | 01.2026 - 04.2026
Observed co-teaching classrooms, gaining insights into collaboration between general education and intervention specialists to enhance student support.
Engaged with students across different classroom settings, deepening understanding of how interventions integrate into the school day.
Shadowing Experience - 1st Grade Teacher
2 Months
Mark Twain Elementary | 10.2025 - 12.2025
Gained experience seeing how young students develop foundational academic and social skills through daily classroom experiences.
Analyzed techniques teachers use, such as encouragement, repetition, and hands-on learning, to facilitate young students' comprehension of new concepts.
Assisted with classroom activities and interacted with 1st-grade students to support their learning throughout the school day.
4th Grade Tutor
4 Months
Whittier Elementary | 08.2025 - 12.2025
Led one-on-one tutoring sessions, using different activities and strategies to support the student’s individual learning needs.
Monitored student progress, providing targeted feedback to enhance writing skills and boost confidence.
Developed engaging, personalized lessons and activities to foster student engagement and deepen understanding.
Shadowing Experience - 6th Grade Science Teacher
2 Months
Heritage Middle School | 08.2025 - 10.2025
Gained exposure to the daily responsibilities and decision-making involved in teaching a 6th-grade science classroom.
Observed how the teacher adapted instruction and provided support to meet the different learning needs of middle school students.
Engaged with 6th-grade students and gained experience observing how teachers build relationships and maintain a positive classroom environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education - K-12 Intervention Specialist
Otterbein University | Westerville, Ohio | 05-2027
GPA: 4.0
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Columbus State Community College | Columbus, Ohio | 05-2025
Graduated: 05/09/2025
GPA: 3.89
Skills
Patience and empathy
Reading interventions
Engagement techniques
Problem-solving skills
Creative thinking
Lesson planning
Timeline
Reading Tutor
Cassingham Elementary
06.2026 - 07.2026Read More
Shadowing Experience - HS Intervention Specialist
Whitehall Yearling High School
01.2026 - 04.2026Read More
Shadowing Experience - 1st Grade Teacher
Mark Twain Elementary
10.2025 - 12.2025Read More
4th Grade Tutor
Whittier Elementary
08.2025 - 12.2025Read More
Shadowing Experience - 6th Grade Science Teacher
Heritage Middle School
08.2025 - 10.2025Read More
Otterbein University
Bachelor of Science in Education from K-12 Intervention Specialist
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Columbus State Community College
Associate of Arts from Psychology
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HONORS
Elizabeth Estevez | Magna Cum Laude, Columbus State Community College, Columbus, Ohio 05/2025