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William Kidd
2211 River Way, Spokane, WA 99208 ~ 509-555-5432 ~ [email protected]
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Ability to use reading as a gateway to
 Knowledgeable and proficient with blogs,
adventure and knowledge
podcasts, digital storytelling, video streaming,
 Building strong relationships to establish a
interactive whiteboards, document cameras as
foundation of trust with
educational tools with additional expertise in
students
graphic design
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Bachelor of Arts, Whitworth University, Spokane, Washington, May 2010
Major: Elementary Education Minor: English as a Second Language
Residency Teacher Certificate, State of Washington, May 2010
Endorsements: Elementary Education (K-8), English Language Learners (P-12); Reading (P-12)
Content Assessments (WEST-E):
English Language Learners, April 2009
Elementary Education, July 2009
Reading, November 2009
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching, fourth grade, McDonald Elementary, Central Valley School District, Spokane
Valley, Washington, September to December 2009
 Created a student self assessment program utilizing computer software to help students set
and track personal goals for reading and math
 Developed a multi-subject unit “Going on Vacation” covering mapping skills, history of
designation, budget and web storytelling
 Participated in Parent-Teacher Conferences and communicated with parents utilizing email, phone, blogs, and “Super Student” postcards
 Attended grade-level and staff meetings, curriculum training for mathematics and science,
and WASL preparation meetings
 Planned and implemented lessons using state EALRs and GLEs as a guide, accommodating
for individual needs and diverse learning styles
Multicultural Field Experience, ninth to twelfth grade, Mt. Edgecombe High School, Sitka,
Alaska, January 2010
 Designed and implemented a language-culture exchange unit to encourage native
language speaking students to share their culture while improving their English utilizing
skits, storytelling, sports and art project
 Supervised and refereed after-school basketball and weekend tournaments
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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES
Volunteer Activities
 Young Life Leader, Spokane, Washington, September 2006 to present
 Sacred Heart Hospital Book Bear Book Fair, March 2008
 Practicum, October 2008, 4th grade, Bemiss Elementary School
 Practicum, February to May 2009, Westview Elementary School
 Starbuck’s Book Nights ~ Literacy in the Community and Whitworth Literacy Center,
February to May 2009
 Mead Food Bank, October 2005 to May 2008
Honors
 Whitworth University Laureate Society, 2007-2010
 Environmental Protection Agency National Recognition, 2004
REFERENCES
Mary Teacher
Master Teacher
McDonald Elementary
1512 W. McDonald Road
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
(509) 228-4350 (W)
(509) 555-1234 (H)
[email protected]
Steve Supervisor
Student Teacher Supervisor
Whitworth University
300 W. Hawthorne Road
Spokane, WA 99251
(509) 777-0000 (W)
(509) 555-4321 (H)
[email protected]
Ronald Principal
Principal
McDonald Elementary
1512 W. McDonald Road
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
(509) 228-4350 (W)
(509) 555-9876 (H)
[email protected]