Leah Bromaghim1126 25th St, Des Moines, Iowa 50311Phone:
651-788-1846 E-Mail: [email protected]
EducationDrake University, Des Moines Iowa May 2015Bachelor of
Science in Education: Elementary EducationEndorsements: Reading
(K-8), English as a Second Language (K-12), Unified Early Childhood
with Special Education (Birth 3rd Grade)GPA: 3.63/4.0
Study Abroad ExperienceSummer Study Seminar in Uganda, Africa
June 2013Course centered on Sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa
Focused project on education, looked at quality of teaching
strategies and use of best practice Visited, volunteered, and
taught at a few different schools in different age levels
January Experience in Ghana, Africa January 2014Course centered
on Educational Opportunities in a Developing Country Collaborated
with fellow educators and taught second and fourth grade at a
Presbyterian school in a rural village
Student Teaching Experience
Elementary School Third Grade Mathematics Student Teacher
JanuaryFebruary 2015Jackson Elementary School, Des Moines Public
School District Plan and present lessons in the subject areas of
Math, Science, Health, and Social Studies whilst integrating
technology Use conflict resolution and model problem solving skills
to address classroom behavior Utilize inquiry and hands-on
manipulatives to help students understand new concepts, materials
and ideas
Elementary School English as a Second Language Student Teacher
FebruaryApril 2015Waukee Elementary School, Waukee Community School
DistrictVince Meyer Learning Center, Waukee Community School
District Create lessons appropriate for English Language Learners
and teach in a small group setting Utilize aids and strategies to
help students grasp language such as: visuals, graphic organizers,
speaking and listening assessments
Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten Student Teacher AprilMay 2015Drake
University Head Start, Ashworth Preschool, West Des Moines
Community School District Implement Teaching Strategies: The
Creative Curriculum to create a high-quality learning environment
that is developmentally appropriate in all developmental areas
Employ inquiry based strategies to involve young learners to
mentally engage with their surroundings
Practicum Experience
Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Fall 2014Drake University
Head Start, Ashworth Preschool, West Des Moines Community School
District, West Des Moines, Iowa
Junior Achievement Volunteer in 2nd grade classrooms Fall
2014South Union Elementary School, Des Moines Public School
District, Des Moines, IowaHubbell Elementary School, Des Moines
Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa
English as a Second Language Classroom (2nd, 4th, and 5th grade
students) Spring 2014Monroe Elementary School, Des Moines Public
School District, Des Moines, Iowa
4th Grade Student Tutor Fall 2013Spring 2014Hubbell Elementary
School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa
6th Grade Science Classroom Fall 2013South Middle School, Waukee
Community School District, Waukee, Iowa
4th Grade Classroom Fall 2013Holy Trinity Catholic School, Des
Moines, Iowa
1st Grade Classroom Spring 2013Hubbell Elementary School, Des
Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa
2nd Grade Classroom Spring 2012Hubbell Elementary School, Des
Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa
Related Work Experience
Co-Teacher of 3rd-5th grade students January 2014December
2014Drake University Griffin Academy, Studebaker Elementary School,
Des Moines, Iowa Lead hands-on activities and projects in small
groups Assist students in developing their skills in fine arts,
science, technology, engineering, and math.
Monroe School Coordinator August 2013October 2014Everybody Wins!
Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa Facilitated reading time between students
and volunteers, substitute mentor when needed Organized records of
attendance, reading progress, and behavior/ improvement notes on
students throughout the school year Communicated often and
effectively with teachers, office staff, and volunteers
Campus Involvement and HonorsKappa Delta Pi, Education
Fraternity Fall 2013-PresentAlpha Phi Omega, Service Fraternity
Fall 2012-PresentDonald V. Adams Leadership Academy 2014
GraduateAcademic Presidents List Spring 2012, Spring 2013Academic
Deans List Fall 2011, Fall 2012
