Lisa Veurink


Objective
A position in kindergarten-fifth grade which will utilize training in elementary education and special education .
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA May 2011
Major: Elementary Education GPA: 3.73/4.0
Minors: Special Education, Early Childhood, Reading
Middle School: Language Arts and Social Studies
Scholarships
Dordt College Presidential Scholarship 2007-2011
Dordt College Theatre Arts Activity Scholarship 2007-2009
Professional Experience
Student Teacher: Kindergarten, Title 1 Reading, Rehoboth Christian School, Rehoboth, NM Jan-Feb 2011
• Created unique lesson plans to fit individual needs.
• Provided extra support for students struggling with counting and reading.
• Designed a reading unit tailored to the interests and needs of the students.
• Supervised students during recess time.
• Provided materials for and worked with a full-time classroom aide.
Student Teacher: 5th Grade, Resource Room Sioux Center Christian, Sioux Center, IA Mar-April 2011
• Designed a unique, inter-disciplinary unit on graphic organizers.
• Created different science units, focusing on different areas of the human body.
• Integrated technology into various lessons.
• Assessed students’ needs and designed unique academic plans for each student.
• Worked in one-on-one settings to help students master reading and comprehension
Work Experience
Secretary: Academic Skills Center, Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA August 2008-present
• Schedule appointments.
• Organize tutor schedules.
• Record study sessions.
Nanny: Private Family, Harrisburg, SD Summer: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
• Supervised the activities of three children ranging in age from 2-11 years.
• Created engaging activities to further reading and math skills.
Maintenance Staff: Art Department, Dordt College 2007-2008
• Maintained appearance of classroom and display areas.
• Completed special requests around projects and display areas.
Intern Activities Director: Good Samaritan Sogge Memorial Home May 2007-August 2007
• Built quality relationships with residents.
• Conducted social and physical maintenance activities.
Activities and Volunteer Experiences
Special Olympics of Northwest Iowa, Sioux Center, IA 2007, 2009
Future Active Christian Teachers Club 2007-present
• Participated in a yearly community carnival and other various FACT events.
Theatre productions at Dordt College
• Acted in 3 productions and helped create and apply make-up design.
Computers
• Proficient in using different versions of Microsoft Windows.
• Created and maintain personal webpage.
• Familiar with SmartBoards.
References
Available upon request from Dordt College Career Services Office; Phone: 712-722-6078