Mikaela Schnaare
235 Butternut Circle Carver, MN 55315 Phone: 952-564-7260 E-Mail: schn6597@stthomas.edu
Education
University of St. Thomas Expected Graduation May 2017
St. Paul, MN GPA: 3.83
B.A. Secondary Education, Mathematics Minors: Statistics, Spanish
Experience
Student Teacher at Annunciation School February 2017-Present
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Instructed 6 , 7 and 8 grade students in various mathematics subjects; ranging from Pre-Algebra to Geometry.
Planned innovative and standards aligned lessons that accommodated for diverse learners.
Established classroom routines and behavior expectations while providing feedback and monitoring student performance.
City of Chanhassen Discovery Playground Leader June 2014-Present
Supervised and entertained children at a summer playground program.
Programmed and lead daily activities for children ages 4-12 years old.
Promotion to supervisor in 2016 included directing other caretakers and being in charge of any emergencies that arose.
University of St. Thomas Mathematics Resource Center Tutor February 2014-December 2016
Tutored college students in subjects such as calculus, probability, and financial math.
Responsible for keeping up to date with various math topics through weekly tutor training sessions.
In charge of proctoring make up exams for college professors.
Promotion to tutor leader in 2016 includes managing and assisting other tutors in the Mathematics Resource Center.
University of St. Thomas STEM Learning Community Leader September 2014-May 2016
Lead a group of up to 12 calculus students for two hours a week, reviewing topics recently covered in their class.
Created and implemented activities to help students comprehend difficult concepts and prepare for exams.
Remained open to feedback and constantly made improvements upon session plans.
Volunteer Work
Organized and implemented community food drive through Chanhassen High School. (2012-2013)
Volunteered with Waite House in Minneapolis, taking care of children in an after school program. (2013-2014)
Participated in multiple weeklong service trips through Students Today Leaders Forever. (2012, 2013 & 2016)
Skills and Honors
Conversationally fluent in Spanish; spent a month studying in Seville, Spain.
Work well with children and adolescents; years of experience in childcare.
Proficient with computers; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, computer programming (C and Matlab).
Successfully work as a member of a team; comfortable with leading or simply taking direction.
Nominated by University of St. Thomas faculty to become a member of Association for Women in Mathematics.
Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Chanhassen High School.