Brett M. Batten

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Employment Objective

To acquire a position as an elementary education teacher.

Educational Background

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, to be conferred, May 1997

State of Illinois Type 3 Certification, Pending Graduation

Year Long Project Field Experience

Fourth Grade Student Teacher, Yankee Ridge Elementary School, Urbana, Illinois

• Developed and implemented integrated units covering mountains, electricity and magnetism, and geometry
• Led Morning Discussion focusing on racial and emotional issues
• Four week full takeover

Second Grade Assistant Teacher, Flossie Wiley Elementary School, Urbana, Illinois

• Created and taught eight week unit: "Backpacking Through Europe"
• Participated in parent teacher conferences
• Organized and led upper level reading group

Third/Fourth Grade Assistant Teacher, Dr. Howard Elementary School, Champaign, Illinois

• Designed and facilitated integrated unit on the circus
• Participated in beginning of the year preparation and planning
• Led small group math and reading instruction

Additional Educational Experiences

Special Education Seminar

• Collaborated with special education preservice teachers
• Discussed various inclusion techniques

Office of Educational Technology Seminar Presentation

• Developed presentation about incorporating technology into the classroom
• Facilitated discussion with visiting participants

Experience Related to Objective

Camp Counselor, Champaign Park District, Champaign, Illinois

• Responsible for the daily activities for 25 upper elementary aged children
• Planned and implemented arts and crafts and sporting events
• Developed and participated in various community service involvement
• Coordinated activites with another camp site

Kaleidoscope Kids After School Program Leader, Robeson Elementary School, Champaign, Illinois

• Founded and coordinated Cheerleading Program
• Responsible for the daily activities for 30 upper elementary aged children
• Developed various activites incorporating arts and crafts, sports, and games
• Participated in community outreach programs

Volunteer Illini Projects Classroom Aide, Prairie Elementary School, Urbana, Illinois

• Participated in management of center based Kindergarten classroom
• Collaborated with classroom teacher regarding curriculum

Adopt-A-School Tutor, Urbana Middle School, Urbana, Illinois

• Responsible for individualized instruction
• Organized activities to help build self-esteem

B.E.S.T. Program Leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, Urbana, Illinois

• Tutored elementary aged children in a variety of subject areas
• Developed and implemented group activities

Organizational Involvement

Gamma Phi Beta Sorority

Vice President Membership

• Coordinated activities and performances for Formal Panhellenic Sorority Rush
• Organized events involving 150 members and 2000 participating rushees

New Member Educator

• Planned and implemented historical education for 60 new members
• Responsible for all activities involving the development and initiation of potential members

Panhellenic Council Senior Outreach Committee Member

• Motivated incoming University of Illinois Freshmen to participate in Formal Panhellenic Rush
• Planned and organized presentations for 200 students in the Chicagoland area high schools

Special Interests

Extremely interested in coaching opportunities

Contact Information

b-batten@students.uiuc.edu