Elyssa Van Wyk
Waupun,Wisconsin
Summary
Prepared high school graduate pursuing a B.A. in Elementary Education, K-9 through Concordia University's online program, passionate about fostering the growth of faith and development of academics for K-9 students. Possesses foundational knowledge in education, complemented by hands-on experience from academic projects and practicums. Demonstrates strong teamwork, strategic teaching methods, and relational skills, ensuring effective teaching and support in diverse learning environments. Committed to embarking on a teaching career dedicated to making meaningful faith-based contributions in the field of Christian education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher’s Assistant in K-4th Grade Classrooms
Randolph Christian School
01.2022 - Current
- Worked with students one on one and in groups on their reading, reading comprehension, and spelling.
- Walked around the classroom interacting with each child to see how they were doing.
- Prepared crafts and worksheets for the teachers when needed.
- Graded quizzes, tests, and worksheets.
- Played games with students to help them work on their new skills.
- Came up with different ways to help students to understand a concept if the student struggled with the first way of learning it.
- Administered spelling tests.
- Supervised before school recess everyday and lunch recess every Friday.
- Oversaw a reading station in kindergarten.
Music Leadership
Alto Reformed Church
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Lead in an adult worship team on the piano
- Co-direct middle school choir
- Co-leader for a kids praise team for my church.
- Currently playing piano for the high school praise team
Middle School Youth Group Coach
Alto Reformed Church
01.2021 - 08.2025
- Led small group time with 6th grade girls (during youth group). This involved personal sharing time and questions about what the lesson was about that night.
- Made sure kids were being respectful during the “Where have you seen God?” testimonies, prayer requests and praises, and the lesson.
Sunday School Teacher
Alto Reformed Church
01.2021 - 08.2025
- Taught 4th grade and 5th grade Sunday school.
- Planned lessons for every week, which included the Bible story, questions, and activities. This included skits, drawing, mock interviews of Biblical characters, talk shows with the kids being the contestants, and puzzles. This helped the kids to stay engaged and remember what the story was about.
- Motivated them to bring their Bibles and to read it at home that week.
VBS Small Group Leader For Preschool and K-5th
Alto Reformed Church
01.2017 - 07.2025
- Led groups of ten to twelve K-2nd graders and 3rd-5th graders from station to station. That also happened with the preschoolers.
- Got put in charge of over seeing two colors/groups instead of just one this last VBS
- Assisted the station leaders while the kids did their project or activity.
- Brought kids to the bathroom when needed.
- Worked one on one when asked with a special needs child.
- Kept the kids under control and entertained while waiting to start the day.
Teacher’s Assistant in 4K classroom
Waupun School District
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked with 4K students one on one on letters and numbers.
- Read stories to prevent goofing off and boredom while they waited their turn for the bathroom.
- Helped one to two students at a time with their art projects.
- Supervised clean up after learning center activities were done.
- Played with students during playtime and helped clean up. Made sure that all the students were cleaning as well.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Concordia University
Mequon, WI12-2026
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Student supervision
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Mentoring students
- Classroom management
- Student tutoring
- Helping students with special needs
- Behavior redirection
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Grading assignments
Other Experiences
- Played basketball for six years for a homeschool team in For Du Lac.
- Teaching piano lessons to students between the ages of six and ten.
- Babysat a lot in the summer, for kids between the ages one and ten.
- Learned to play many instruments. The two main ones are piano and guitar
- Have been teaching a kid how to play the ukulele.
- Competed in gymnastics for six years. Starting at the age of five and ended in 6th grade.
- Was a teacher's assistant for a gymnastics class at the age of nine and ten.
Timeline
Music Leadership
Alto Reformed Church
01.2024 - 08.2025
Teacher’s Assistant in K-4th Grade Classrooms
Randolph Christian School
01.2022 - Current
Teacher’s Assistant in 4K classroom
Waupun School District
01.2022 - 01.2023
Middle School Youth Group Coach
Alto Reformed Church
01.2021 - 08.2025
Sunday School Teacher
Alto Reformed Church
01.2021 - 08.2025
VBS Small Group Leader For Preschool and K-5th
Alto Reformed Church
01.2017 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Concordia University
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