Lexie J.

Kurovski
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Education
Drake University: Des Moines, Iowa Master of Arts in Teaching; Endorsement: English Cumulative GPA: 4.0 - Graduation Date: May 2014 College: Simpson College: Indianola, Iowa Bachelor of Arts: Integrated Marketing Communications Minors: Coaching and Exercise Science: Athletics: Volleyball (2007-2010) Cumulative GPA: 3.48/4.00 - Graduation Date: May 2011

Student Teaching
Madrid High/Middle School; Madrid, Iowa Spring 2014 Classes Taught: General Language Arts (8th grade); English (12th grade) Focus on maintaining high expectations in a safe, structured environment Refer to the Common Core Curriculum Standards for guidance in order to create lesson plans that utilize differentiated instruction methods to reach all students in the classroom Utilize formative assessment regularly to assure student comprehension Incorporate writing into lesson plans daily, to ensure students are progressing in reading and writing skills

Practicum
Harding Middle School; Des Moines, Iowa Fall 2013 Class Taught/Observed: Advanced and General Language Arts (8th grade) Designed and implemented lessons using the Ubd framework, initiating an array of informal and formal assessment to assure student comprehension Developed lesson plans based on the Common Core Curriculum Standards Ankeny High School; Ankeny, Iowa Spring 2014 Class Taught/Observed: Speech (12th grade); English Composition 1 (10th grade) Incorporated reading, writing, speaking and listening in lesson plans to help students better apply new knowledge Layered curriculum to differentiate instruction for students ranging in need from basic concepts to enrichment

Related Teaching Experience

High School English/Reading Tutor Fall 2006 Spring 2007 Tutored students in English/reading courses, offering guidance in writing techniques, grammar, vocabulary and spelling High School Religious Education Teacher Fall 2006-Spring 2007 Instructed a religious education course to 16 high school sophomores; scheduled and initiated bible study groups Simpson College Mentor; NCAA Champs/Life Skills Mentor Program September 2009-May 2011 Tutored volleyball teammates in an array of classes, informed about specialized tutors and academic resources Scheduled group studies in order to help freshman excel in required courses Volunteer Reader at Elementary Schools Fall 2007 - Spring 2011 Listened as a designated 4th grader read to me; advised student in vocabulary and understanding of material Read a variety of higher-level books to 3rd grade classes, increasing their understanding of more difficult subjects

High School Coaching Experience

Roosevelt High School Club Team (Volunteer Coach) Sioux City Dynamite Club Head Coach Johnston Volleyball Club Head Coach South Tama High School Club Coach Fall 2013-Spring 2014 Summer 2012 Fall 2009 Spring 2010 Spring 2009

Leadership Experience
Team Captain; Simpson College Volleyball President; Student Athletic Advisory Committee Simpson Strength and Conditioning Coach (Softball; Wrestling) Fall 2010; September 2007- 2010 September 2009-May 2011 2008-2011