Gracie Colson
Summary
Dedicated and newly graduated teacher with excellent communication and coordination skills demonstrated through previous classroom experience. Compassionate, professional, and committed to student learning and overall wellbeing. Quick to jump in and help any student or administrative needs at any time needed.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Potosi School District
01.2024 - Current
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring each student received appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
Student Teaching Intern
Potosi School District
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Prepared students for standardized testing by aligning instruction with state standards and administering practice exams to gauge readiness levels.
- Participated in PLC meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Teacher Assistant
UW Platteville Children's Center
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Establish schedules for infants (feeding, changing, meals)
- Monitor mealtime and chop up food to appropriate size
- Engage with babies through play time/ reading
- Successfully measure out bottles and organize for each child
- Sanitize/ clean up toys, bottles, books, etc
- Monitor naps and successfully lay children to sleep
- Flexibility for each child's wants/ needs
- Help craft projects
- Change diapers.
Peer Mentor
UW Platteville Campus
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Communicated with new students/ students who need help on campus
- Engaged in activities that help students feel welcome on campus
- Crafted emails to engage with over 500 students and answer any questions each student may have
- Went to events with students to help them acclimate to campus
- Went to meetings and help craft activities to engage students.
Babysitter
Various Families
01.2013 - Current
- Observed children's daily schedules
- Kept children ages 6 weeks- 12 years safe, engaged, and on schedule.
- Collaborated closely with parents regarding behavioral issues implementing strategies that improved overall behavior patterns.
- Administered medications, following strict instructions from parents and medical labels.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Science Elementary Education - Birth- Age 11
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Platteville, WI12.2023
Some College (No Degree) -
Western Technical College
La Crosse, WIHigh School Diploma -
Prairie Du Chien High School
Prairie Du Chien, WI05.2019
Skills
- Student and Faculty Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Behavior Management
- Early Childhood Education
- Child Protection
- Safety and Supervision
- Parent and Caregiver Relations
- Google Docs
- Patience
- Teamwork
- Organizational skills
- Adapting to Classroom Needs
References
- Jodi Halverson, (608) 732-1290
- Melanie Arnsdorf, (563) 581-2019
- Jenna Schroeder, (608) 732-5993
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Potosi School District
01.2024 - Current
Student Teaching Intern
Potosi School District
08.2023 - 01.2024
Teacher Assistant
UW Platteville Children's Center
11.2022 - 08.2023
Peer Mentor
UW Platteville Campus
09.2021 - 04.2023
Babysitter
Various Families
01.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science Elementary Education - Birth- Age 11
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Some College (No Degree) -
Western Technical College
High School Diploma -
Prairie Du Chien High School
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