ALISHA MADISON

100 Industrial Drive Apt. #6, Volga, SD 57071 | (C) 612-327-1883 | aamadison@pluto.dsu.edu
http://alishamadison.weebly.com

Professional Summary
Energetic student specializing in Elementary Education instruction with experience in K-3 classrooms, Day Care (3-4 yr. olds)
as well as an 8th grade Gym class.

Skills
Positive and encouraging
Standardized testing scoring
Purposeful lesson planning
English As A Second Language experience
Experience in a K-3 Hutterite colony

DIBELS knowledge
Kind and empathetic educator
Creative lesson planning
SMART Board aptitude

Work History
00/2006 to 00/2008
Horse Trainer
Brama Farms 9700 60th St. S. Stillwater, MN 55082
While working at Brama Farms I was responsible for halter breaking colts along with cleaning and managing the barn.
00/2006 to 00/2007
Sales and Counter
Vera Lee's Tailoring and Storchak Cleaners 3193 Northdale Blvd NW, Minneapolis, MN 55433
While working at the dry cleaners I worked in the back, tagging and hanging clothing along with assisting customers.
00/2010 to 00/2011
Waitress
Cubby's 307 Main Ave. Brookings, SD 57006
I worked as a waitress at Cubby's.

Education
Current
Undergraduate: Elementary Education
Dakota State University - 820 Washington Ave N, Madison, SD 57042
I am a student at Dakota State University. I will be graduating in December of 2014 with a major in Elementary Education and
minors in Reading and Technology.

Teaching Experience
Field Experiences at Medary Elementary in K-2nd Grade and SPED class rooms, Fishback Center Day Care with 3-4
year olds (Brookings, SD), St. Thomas Moore Elementary in 2nd Grade, Madison Middle School in 8th Grade, Madison
Elementary in 3rd Grade (Madison, SD), Spring Lake Colony in K-3 (Old Ham, SD).
Developed and implemented engaging, effective lessons in reading, writing and oral communications for 2nd and 3rd
graders.
Designed and implemented an interactive Music unit on winter weather. Technology and hands-on activities were
integrated to foster student engagement and learning.
Worked collaboratively with other teachers and professionals to create effective lessons that met the learning needs and
abilities of all students.
Actively participated in activities, which included: assessing student progress, taking attendance, lunch/recess duty, and
daily progress reports.
Collected meaningful data including pre/post assessments and a variety of formative assessments to chart student growth.

Student taught at Sioux Valley Elementary in Volga, SD (3rd grade).

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

Dean's List; cumulative GPA: 2.904; institutional GPA: 3.488; South Dakota State University Rodeo Team (2008-12); member
of Teachers of Tomorrow organization; member of National Science Teachers Association; member of International Reading
Association.