Anita Career
400 W. First Street, Chico, Ca 95926 • (530)898-5253 • kaadams@csuchico.edu
EDUCATION
California State University, Chico
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
May 2009
May 2009
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
4th Grade Student Teacher (Practicum II), Parkview Elementary School, Chico, CA – 01/09 to 05/09
 Taught two solo weeks assuming responsibility for organizing, planning and delivery of curriculum and
assessments
 Planned lessons for math, science, physical education, music, art, reading, writing, and social science
 Differentiated instruction to attend to the needs of students of varying abilities and grade levels
2nd Grade Student Teacher (Practicum I)
Helen Wilcox Elementary School, Oroville, CA - August 2008 to October 2008
 Participated in multiple IEP, 504 Plan and SST meetings
 Taught music, art, social science, math, science, physical education, writing and reading lessons
 Taught the Second Step program to enable students to learn how to respect themselves and others
 Solo taught for a week using SDAIE techniques with second language learners
 Planned lessons and units based on the adopted curriculum
Substitute Teacher
Chico Unified School District, Chico, CA - January 2009 to June 2009
 Conducted lessons and executed classroom management
 Followed written directions for lesson plans for students grade K-6
SUPPORTIVE EXPERIENCE
Volunteer Classroom Aide
Rosedale Elementary School, Chico Unified School District – fall 2004
Vinewood Elementary School, Lodi, CA – fall 2004 to present
 Assisted students targeted for supplemental instruction and needing additional assistance
 Worked 25 hours in multicultural and multilingual first grade classroom
K-6 Teaching Program: Hands-On Science Lab Instructor
California State University, Chico – fall 2005
 Planned and taught science lessons to 3rd-6th grade students from various local schools
K-6 Teaching Program: Hands-On Math Lab Instructor
California State University, Chico – spring 2006
 Planned and taught math lessons to K-4th grade students from various local schools
CERTIFICATION/INTERESTS
NCLB Compliant- CBEST, RICA, CSET, CPR/First Aid
Music
 Played in multiple ensembles at California State University, Chico
 Taught a variety of lessons related to music to 2nd-4th grade students
Travel
 Study Abroad, Reading, England
 Backpacked throughout Europe
 Visited classrooms in Slovakia and England