Experiences
Diversity, Servant Leadership, and Professional
Diversity, Servant Leadership, and Professional
Diversity
- Study Abroad Spring 2017
- Rome- Amazing place. Colosseum, numerous churches- the best: St. Peter's. Pizza is way better.
- Krakow, Poland- Main Square, Auschwitz-Birkenau, Schindler's Factory, and the Wieliczka Salt Mines.
- Berlin, Germany- Bike Tour through all of Berlin. Berlin Wall, Hitler's Bunker, and The Reichstag.
- Athens, Greece- Acropolis and the Flea Markets- food was interesting.
- Brussels, Belgium- The Grand Place and The Atomium.
- Paris, France- The Louvre, The Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and The Rodin Museum- The Thinker Lourdes, France- Grotto and Baths.
- Dublin, Cork, Galway, Ireland- Dublin- Guinness Storehouse, Trinity Library, and Dublin Castle. Cork- Blarney Castle and Gardens. Galway- Bus Tour to the Cliffs of Moher.
- London, England- Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, The London Eye, and The Tower of London.
- Cultural Diversity: EDU 367 and 390
- Created a Round-Table for open discussion.
- Use artifacts in a trunk provided by the North Dakota Heritage Center to put together an presentation.
- Present using all the artifacts while making this information relevant into how I would use this in a diverse classroom.
Having all of these experiences with different cultures allows me to see the world and all of the cultures at their best. All of these differences can bring everyone together through the use of education. The goal is to become more tolerant and have a willingness to learn about other cultures, different social-economic status', and individual circumstances. Through all of these experiences the classroom can become more open-minded and with it more diverse.
Servant Leadership
Day of Service
- 2015- St. Vincent's Prospera Community- Grounds Work.
- 2016- St. Vincent's Prospera Community- Grounds Work.
- 2017- St. Mary's High School- Grounds Work.
- 2018- Primrose Retirement Center- Washing Windows.
Pine Ridge Reservation, SD- 2015
- As part of a senior project in high school, a group of students from Roncalli High School took it upon themselves to provide support to some of the residents in Pine Ridge, SD. We brought with us clothing materials and different books that we could donate to some of the kids and families that had virtually nothing. Bringing smiles to the their faces made the entire trip worth it.
Volunteering is a quality that everyone should possess, because of the enrichment in leadership that follows. These experiences shows me that I have been given many talents that I can share with the world. Everyone needs help in some way, we just need to humble our hearts.
Professional
- Student Teaching
- Aberdeen Roncalli Jr./Sr. High School: Mr. Dix & Mr. Young.
- 7th & 8th Grade: Geography and U.S. History, 7th-9th Grade: PE, 10th Grade: Geography, 12th Grade: American Government.
- Half a semester of interactive observation and teaching.
- Practicum I: Secondary
- Century High School: Mr. Kaufman.
- 11th Grade: US History.
- Over 30 hours of interactive observation.
- Practicum II: Secondary
- Wachter Middle School: Mr. Hinderer.
- 6th Grade: Social Studies.
- Over 30 hours of interactive observation.
- Advancement Via Individual Determination Avid Tutor
- Supporting students who have dreams to go to college.
- Students may not have the control to further their education. This class allows them to ask questions and study topics they may be confused in with the help of their classmates and tutors.
- Students are often of lower socioeconomic status.
- Student Ambassador University of Mary Fall of 2016
- Call perspective students.
- Give perspective student a guided tour of the University of Mary Campus.
- Participate in Student Orientation and lead activities.
- Substitute Teacher License
- South Dakota
In my professional experiences there were many experiences with diversity as well, especially students with low socioeconomic status', cultural backgrounds, and life struggles. I have learned how much confidence it takes to be in front of a group of students and being able to grow professionally with each experience I encounter. I am grateful for the opportunities and advice I've received from colleagues and mentors during my time in the classroom.