Kyle L. Uzzell
Student Teacher, Guided reading
Lincoln, NE · (402) 555 0138 · name@example.com · linkedin.com/in/kyleluzzell
Key Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
One year clinical placement, two years tutoring elementary students
PLACEMENTS
Fourth grade in a Title One elementary school, second grade practicum
SPECIALTIES
Guided reading, small group mathematics, classroom routines, family communication
SYSTEMS
Canvas, Google Classroom, Seesaw, PowerSchool
CREDENTIALS
Nebraska initial teaching certificate application pending, Praxis elementary education assessments passed
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in elementary education expected 2026, University of Nebraska Lincoln
Executive Summary
Elementary education senior completing a full year clinical placement in a fourth grade classroom of 26 students. Passed both Praxis subject assessments on the first attempt and submitted the edTPA teacher performance portfolio in March. Two years of paid tutoring sit behind the placement.
Signature Achievements
- Took full responsibility for all four core subjects from week nine of a sixteen week solo teaching period.
- Moved eleven of 26 students up at least one guided reading level between January and April.
- Scored above the state cut score on every portfolio task, with the strongest marks in assessment.
- Ran the spring family literacy night that drew 48 families, the highest turnout the school had recorded.
Professional Experience
Student Teacher
Salt Creek Elementary School, Lincoln, NE 2025 to present
Full year clinical placement in a fourth grade class of 26 students at a Title One school.
- Plans and teaches reading, writing, mathematics and science under the cooperating teacher's review.
- Uses weekly exit tickets to regroup students for mathematics practice.
- Attends grade level team meetings and two individualized education program meetings for students on the roster.
Reading Tutor
Antelope Valley Learning Commons, Lincoln, NE 2023 to 2025
Paid tutor in an after school program serving 60 elementary students.
- Tutored six students twice a week in phonics and reading fluency.
- Kept the session notes the program director shared with classroom teachers.
Licensure and Certification
Praxis elementary education subject assessments passed, 2025
Nebraska initial teaching certificate, application submitted
First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification
Education
Bachelor of Science in elementary education expected 2026, University of Nebraska Lincoln
Associate degree in general studies, Southeast Community College, 2023
Core Skills
Lesson planning · Guided reading · Small group mathematics · Formative assessment · Classroom management · Family conferences · Differentiated instruction · Data tracking