Rebecca A.
Kayser
    3501 E. Old Orchard Trl. Sioux Falls, SD 57103      (605) 941-4288 rebecca.kayser@jacks.sdstate.edu
EDUCATION
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY                                                            Brookings, SD
Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences                                           May 2018
Major: Early Childhood Education; Certification: Birth to Age 8
Minor: Music
Certification: Elementary Education (K-8), Dakota State University
EXPERIENCE
CAMELOT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL                                                                Brookings, SD
Student Teacher (5th grade, math and ELA)                                             Jan. 2018—May 2018
•   Managed behaviors through setting expectations and boundaries and documenting behaviors.
•   Created math/language units based on formal/informal assessments and individual needs.
•   Engaged in team planning for weekly student intervention and enrichment workshops.
•   Communicated with parents through meetings, conferences, and technology.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB                                                                       Brookings, SD
Youth Development Specialist (Preschool/Kindergarten)                                 June 2016—Jan. 2018
• Cooperated with teaching partner to write age appropriate lesson plans for preschool to
  kindergarten age children.
• Ensured a welcoming environment by mentoring students struggling with social interactions.
• Guided children in mindfulness of emotion exercises in the classroom.
• Maintained a safe environment through classroom/equipment inspections and sanitization.
MICKELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL                                                             Brookings, SD
Professional Semester II Teacher Candidate (7 grade, ELA/Reading)
                                             th                              Jan. 2017—Apr. 2017
• Taught grammar lessons utilizing on demand feedback and mastery learning.
• Held small group and large group reading lessons based on informational texts.
• Implemented a cross curricular reading and social studies lesson using news articles.
• Incorporated various reading strategies into instruction to aid in text comprehension.
ORCHARD DRIVE PRESCHOOL                                                                   Brookings, SD
Preschool Student Teacher                                                             Sept. 2016—Dec. 2016
•   Led field trip for experiential learning lesson.
•   Designed and conducted movement and memory research with students.
•   Directed social conflict resolution conversations between students.
•   Personalized instruction through movement, play, sensory experiences, and music.
LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT
•   Phi Upsilon Omnicron, Member                                                     Feb. 2016—May 2018
•   South Dakota State University Concert Choir, Member                             Aug. 2013—May 2017
•   Newman Center Ambassadors, Student Life Coordinator                             May 2016—May 2017
•   St. Thomas More Youth Choir, Co-director                                       Sept. 2013—May 2015
AWARDS AND HONORS
•   Dean’s List, College of Education and Human Sciences                            Aug. 2013—May 2018
•   Contributing inventor of Kodo Kids Maker Table (patent pending)                           Feb. 2018
•   Student Opportunity Scholar                                                     Aug. 2013—May 2017
•   Theman Music Scholar                                                            Aug. 2013—May 2017
•   SDECE Conference Presenter                                                                Apr. 2017
•   NAEYC Conference Presenter                                                                Nov. 2016