Elizabeth George- Elementary Education
ELIZABETH GEORGE
Education
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, Concentration: Math May 2020
GPA: 3.771/4.000; Dean�s List: Spring 2017-Fall 2018
Honors/Awards: UConn Honors Program, 2017 New England Scholar Award Recipient
Classroom Experience
Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy, Windham, CT
Student Teacher September 2018-December 2018
� Planned and taught mathematics, science, and english lessons to a classroom of 19 kindergartners using teaching and classroom management skills
Leadership Experience
Natchaug Tutoring, UConn, Storrs, CT
Program Director, Office of Community Outreach September 2016-Present
� Act as a liaison between Natchaug Elementary After-School Program director and UConn group to coordinate after school activities with the elementary school students using effective leadership and communication skills
� Work with elementary school students on various projects and homework assignments after school using listening and adaptability skills to explain the material clearly
Academic Achievement Center, UConn, Storrs, CT
Peer Mentor, 120-hour internship January 2018-May 2018
� Provided students on academic probation with resources and support to become more successful, showing dramatic increases in their grade point average
First Year Programs and Learning Communities, UConn, Storrs, CT
First Year Experience Mentor September 2017-December 2017
� Facilitate a first-year experience university class helping freshmen become acclimated to UConn and learn about the various activities, events, and resources available to them
Volunteer Experience
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference, Hartford, CT October 4-6, 2018
� Assisted in setting up between sessions and directing attendees to their respective areas
� Met educators across the globe and gained new insights and perspectives on the role as a teacher
World Teach, Cape Town, South Africa June 2017-August 2017
� Planned and facilitated a leadership program for sixth and seventh graders teaching teamwork, public speaking, and various other necessary skills
� Taught in a first-grade classroom assisting the teacher with reading and math lessons and worked one on one with students who needed extra help
Work Experience
Department of Residential Life, UConn, Storrs, CT
Resident Assistant August 2018-Present
� Develop and conduct programs for over forty students on diversity, personal development, relationships, security, and academic performance utilizing organizational and public speaking skills
� Serve as a mentor and advisor and work with other resident assistants to develop a successful hall community using teamwork and conflict resolution skills
Undergraduate Research, UConn, Storrs, CT
Research Assistant January 2018-Present
� Conduct research studying early communication and language development as well as the input and learning environment in young children
YMCA Boroughs, Westborough, MA
Summer Camp Counselor June 2018-August 2018
� Organize and direct activities and help school-aged children develop confidence and life skills while ensuring child safety and implementing camp rules
ELIZABETH GEORGE
Education
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, Concentration: Math May 2020
GPA: 3.771/4.000; Dean�s List: Spring 2017-Fall 2018
Honors/Awards: UConn Honors Program, 2017 New England Scholar Award Recipient
Classroom Experience
Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy, Windham, CT
Student Teacher September 2018-December 2018
� Planned and taught mathematics, science, and english lessons to a classroom of 19 kindergartners using teaching and classroom management skills
Leadership Experience
Natchaug Tutoring, UConn, Storrs, CT
Program Director, Office of Community Outreach September 2016-Present
� Act as a liaison between Natchaug Elementary After-School Program director and UConn group to coordinate after school activities with the elementary school students using effective leadership and communication skills
� Work with elementary school students on various projects and homework assignments after school using listening and adaptability skills to explain the material clearly
Academic Achievement Center, UConn, Storrs, CT
Peer Mentor, 120-hour internship January 2018-May 2018
� Provided students on academic probation with resources and support to become more successful, showing dramatic increases in their grade point average
First Year Programs and Learning Communities, UConn, Storrs, CT
First Year Experience Mentor September 2017-December 2017
� Facilitate a first-year experience university class helping freshmen become acclimated to UConn and learn about the various activities, events, and resources available to them
Volunteer Experience
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference, Hartford, CT October 4-6, 2018
� Assisted in setting up between sessions and directing attendees to their respective areas
� Met educators across the globe and gained new insights and perspectives on the role as a teacher
World Teach, Cape Town, South Africa June 2017-August 2017
� Planned and facilitated a leadership program for sixth and seventh graders teaching teamwork, public speaking, and various other necessary skills
� Taught in a first-grade classroom assisting the teacher with reading and math lessons and worked one on one with students who needed extra help
Work Experience
Department of Residential Life, UConn, Storrs, CT
Resident Assistant August 2018-Present
� Develop and conduct programs for over forty students on diversity, personal development, relationships, security, and academic performance utilizing organizational and public speaking skills
� Serve as a mentor and advisor and work with other resident assistants to develop a successful hall community using teamwork and conflict resolution skills
Undergraduate Research, UConn, Storrs, CT
Research Assistant January 2018-Present
� Conduct research studying early communication and language development as well as the input and learning environment in young children
YMCA Boroughs, Westborough, MA
Summer Camp Counselor June 2018-August 2018
� Organize and direct activities and help school-aged children develop confidence and life skills while ensuring child safety and implementing camp rules