Early Childhood Educator (B.S.Ed.) Sample Résumé
Northern Illinois University Career Services – December 2010
SHANE DALE
12054 Nelson Road, Morrison, IL 61270; 815-724-4777; ShaneDale_203@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
An early childhood teaching position; willing to coach volleyball and basketball.
EDUCATION
B.S.Ed., Early Childhood Studies, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL May 20XX
Certification: IL Type 04; Preschool Special Education Approval
A.A., Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, IL May 20XX
SPECIAL SKILLS
Technology: MS Office Suite, LiveText and WebQuests
Health Certifications: CPR and First Aid
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, Jefferson Elementary School, Sterling, IL, March – May 20XX
Designed unit plans on pets, nutrition, and Easter including all developmental domains for Kindergartners.
Assisted in a screening session for potential pre-kindergarten students.
Introduced effective cooperative play techniques and resolved social conflicts.
Reorganized the classroom, separating quiet and loud areas.
Student Teacher, McIntosh Elementary School, Rockford, IL, January – March 20XX
Constructed a 2
nd
grade interactive unit plan on healthy bones.
Presented a social studies/writing unit on the Underground Railroad.
Clinical Experience, Otter Creek Elementary School, Elgin, IL, October – December 20XX
Observed and employed the PECS system with pre-kindergarten children on the autistic spectrum.
Delivered a lesson on making gingerbread houses.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Daycare Worker, Campus Child Care Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, May – December 20XX
Supported play of children ages 3 to 7, managing behavioral situations through positive reinforcement.
Assistant Manager, Morrison Swimming Pool, Morrison, IL, May – August 20XX
Assigned swimming teachers to students; set up schedules for teachers.
Monitored swimming lessons and open swim.
Swimming Instructor: taught a wide range of students, 6 months to 16 years.
Nursery Volunteer, Bethesda Lutheran Church, Morrison, IL, 20XX – Present
Ensured the safety of 8 - 12 young children.
Used play to expand language and present new ideas.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Administrative Assistant, Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, IL, August 20XX – May 20XX
Coordinated president’s calendar and assembled monthly board packets.
Entered data into Excel spreadsheet; filed documents.
Transcribed documents from notes and verbal communications.
HONORS/ACHIEVEMENTS
Northern Illinois University Dean’s List – 3 semesters
Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society
Volleyball Team, Sauk Valley College – 2 years