· Sunday School Preschool Instructor at Century Baptist Church: 2013-Present
· Vacation Bible School Volunteer/Leader: Summer 2014- Summer 2017
I have become greatly involved in my church's children's ministry. This has been an incredible experience as I get to spread the love of Jesus to many boys and girls. This experience has also impacted me as an educator because it has provided me with numerous opportunities to learn more about how to become an effective teacher for young learners. One important skill that I have had the privilege of practicing during my experience at my church is how to facilitate a safe learning environment for all children. I have implemented many different classroom management techniques in my Sunday School classroom that have proven to be successful in providing a safe, learning environment for the children. These strategies include providing them with choice, including reflective questions that draw upon children's high-order thinking, planning thoroughly, and modeling my expectations from the beginning of the lesson.
· Math tutor at Bismarck State College: January 2015-May 2016
I was a Math tutor at Bismarck State College both my freshman and sophomore year. This was an incredible experience as I learned about how to guide my peers' learning. From this experience, I became more intentional about how I supported others' learning both in and out of school.
· University of Christian Fellowship's (University of Ministry organization) Secretary: 2016- Present
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· Volunteer Practicum Hours at Leap Ahead Preschool (February 2017), Sunrise Elementary (March 2017), Youth Development Center--Missouri Valley Family YMCA (February-March 2017), Liberty Elementary (Fall 2017), and St. Mary's Elementary (Spring 2018)
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· Volunteer at Leap Ahead Preschool: May 2017
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