Jennie Hamilton
Sellersburg,IN
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Floyd County Mini-Orchestra
New Albany, IN
01.2000 - 05.2005
- Directed and organized third to sixth graders in an orchestral setting
- Taught private lessons and assisted in any way possible
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
Head Waitress
Joe Huber Family Restaurant
Borden, IN
06.1994 - 10.2004
- One of the head waitresses at the restaurant
- Responsible for training new employees, doing any jobs that need to be done before, during, or after my shifts, and to help retain good relations with the public
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while upholding company policies.
Camp Counselor/ Music Director
Handi-Camp
Mills, KY
06.1997 - 07.2000
- Coordinated and delivered daily camp presentations to over 40 handicapped children
- Assigned to a physically and mentally camper to facilitate recreational and camping activities
- Coordinated outdoor adventures, including hiking, canoeing, and ropes courses, emphasizing team building and personal growth.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors in planning fun evening events such as movie nights or talent shows.
Teacher and Director
Safety Town U.S.A.
New Albany, IN
06.1999 - 06.1999
- Planned, taught, organized, and supervised over 240 five to seven year-olds
- Responsible for daily activities, lesson plans, and discipline strategies for each class of 22 children
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN12.1999
Bachelor of Science - Early Elementary Education, Music
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN05.1998
Skills
- Classroom management
- Music instruction
- Team coordination
- Volunteer recruitment
- Team building
- Activity organization
- Child supervision
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Volunteer orientation
- Community development
- Multitasking Abilities
References
- Cindy Riddle, Mt. Tabor Elem., (812) 949-4301, (812) 948-5016
- Carey Dabney, Greenville Elem., (812) 923-8231
- Prof. Carol Diener, Supervising Professor IU Southeast, (812) 941-2385
Awards
- Dean's List at Butler University (two semesters)
- Dean's List at IU Southeast (two semesters)
- Alpha Phi Academic Achievement Award (four semesters)
- Member of SEA (Butler and IUS), Alpha Phi Sorority, and Sigma Tau Epsilon (Music Education Sorority) Music Award
- Outstanding Freshman Butler University
- Butler University Music Scholarship (four semesters)
Field Experience
- Mount Tabor Elementary School, New Albany, IN, Fall 1999, 10 weeks of full-time student teaching. Developing, implementing, and evaluating lessons for many intelligence levels and different learning styles. Worked closely with large numbers of emotionally handicapped and physically disabled students. Attending many different after-school activities and assisted in the production of the school musical involving fifth and sixth graders.
- Slate Run Elementary School, New Albany, IN, Spring 1999, Eight week practicum of Science and Math lessons. Observed instruction of different teachers, discussed teaching strategies, and implemented and evaluated practicum lessons three times a week.
- Greenville Elementary School, Greenville, IN, Fall 1998, Six week practicum of Social Studies. Collaborated with the mentor teacher and parents about a service project for the second grade classroom. Implemented lessons and service project together so that students had a greater learning experience.
- Fox Hill Elementary School, Indianapolis, IN, Spring 1998, Eight week practicum of Kindergarten Reading and Writing. Developed, implemented and evaluated lessons four days a week. Participated in parent informational meetings. Responsible for many remedial lessons.
- Garfield Elementary #31, Indianapolis, IN, Fall 1997, Observed instruction, collaborated with mentor teacher, developed and implemented lessons twice a week for 1st grade Title 1 readers.
Timeline
Volunteer
Floyd County Mini-Orchestra
01.2000 - 05.2005
Teacher and Director
Safety Town U.S.A.
06.1999 - 06.1999
Camp Counselor/ Music Director
Handi-Camp
06.1997 - 07.2000
Head Waitress
Joe Huber Family Restaurant
06.1994 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University Southeast
Bachelor of Science - Early Elementary Education, Music
Butler University