2026 - 2027 Purdue University Career Success Handbook

Second Grade - Mintonye Elementary Fall 2024 o Established and implemented whole class and small group instruction for a unit of study o Coordinated with overseeing teacher to compose unit curriculum Fifth Grade - Lafayette Sunny Side Intermediate School Spring 2024 o Collaborated with classroom teacher to observe the classroom

First Grade - Oaklawn Elementary Fall 2026 o Engaged in a hands on 14-week student teaching experience o Facilitated learning for students by creative lesson planning and engaging in student-centered activities o Differentiated lesson plans to target individual students’ strengths and weaknesses during teaching o Communicated with parents about students’ behavior and progress in class during parent conferences First Grade - Vinton Elementary Spring 2026 o Planned and facilitated inquiry based and open-ended math and science lessons o Developed instructional strategies including behavioral motivators to engage a small group in participation First Grade - Miller Elementary Fall 2025 o Encouraged students to embrace potential by showing their progress on assessments o Tracked student progress through running records assessments o Generated and analyzed assessments to plan future lessons based on results First Grade - Battle Ground Elementary Spring 2025 o Promote activities that engage members to enhance retention within the major and field upon graduation o Engage middle and high-school age students of color to encourage consideration of education as a career Teaching in Tanzania – Arusha, Tanzania May 2024 (Maymester) o Engaged a class of 20 Tanzanian children ages 5-6 teaching through various activities o Took 6 credit hours in teaching pedagogy and classroom management Informational Interviews in Chicago Public Schools – Chicago, IL March 2023 Enhancing Students in Education – Purdue University August 2025 - Present o Serve as Mentor Program Chair to ensure incoming members are matched with a member mentor

o Compose and implement a two-year curriculum for six classrooms ages two through 5 th grade, which includes individual special needs curriculum and differentiation of instruction for K-5 th grade o Oversee and train 120 teachers who assist in the classrooms on a weekly basis in a short 2-year span o Establish classroom management and engage teaching strategies for adults to use in their classrooms o Plan and execute yearly special events for 100 children 3 years old to 5 th grade which includes training volunteers, vision planning, creating age-appropriate curriculum, and communicating with parents Lafayette Baseball Academy Coach Fall 2026-Present o Train a team of middle schoolers as a baseball coach on a daily basis Purdue University Baseball Spring 2023-Spring 2026 o Performed consistently at a high level of play due to a strong work ethic and disciplined lifestyle o Prioritized team unity, skill development, and knowledge of the game through team activities, extra film, and self-initiated practices o Earned a full 5-year scholarship and started as the team captain for 3 years o Awarded Academic All Big Ten Baseball Team Fall 2018-Spring 2019 o Bestowed Big Ten Player of the Week Spring 2018 o Acknowledged on Deans List Fall 2016 through Spring 2018 o Nominated National Baseball Player of the Week Spring 2017 o Voted Baseball All Region Honorable Mention Spring 2017 Small Group Leader Spring 2025-Spring 2026 o Facilitate 12-15 young adults in building friendships and serving the community o Challenge members to take the next step in personal growth o Mentor and problem solve with young adults to help guide their life choices Boiler Athletic Counsel Fall 2024-Fall 2025 Global & Local Outreach:

o Conducted a self-directed study of 5 Chicago Public Schools to learn more about education in urban areas o Interviewed teachers and administrators regarding their advice and insight on their approach to education o Shadowed 3 administrators, toured their schools, and obtained introductions and advice from top teachers

o Analyzed observations and testing data to prepare for upcoming teaching experiences

o Launched motivational events to enhance the drive and commitment of athletes o Engaged in a group of leaders from athletic teams to build unity among sports o Collaborated to problem solve areas of weaknesses on each team

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Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana May 2027 Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education GPA- 3.85/4.0 Concentration in Reading Educational Leadership: Clear River Kids’ Director Summer 2026-Present

o Motivate kids with varying levels of commitment to connect with each other and develop teamwork o Engage in managing the team as a whole while also mentoring and developing each individual player o Practice effective time management as a coach, student, and college athlete simultaneously Purdue University Baseball Camp Coach and Mentor Summers 2024 & 2025 o Coached over 300 athletes in three weeks yearly

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o Communicated and trained with students and coaches from many different cultures and backgrounds o Coordinated and organized athletes to provide a safe environment during the camp week o Reconstructed confidence in athletes to enhance their mental aspect of the game

o Cultivated classroom management and behavioral plans using active learning-listening strategies o Executed effective lesson plans implementing technology for learning resulting in 2 letter-grade increases

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