Grace Killian McDavid
6784 Little Falls Road, Arlington, Virginia 22213
571-730-8472
gmcdavid@[Link]
Education
Elon University, Elon, NC
2012-Present
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
GPA: 3.685
Expected graduation date: May 21, 2016
Study Abroad: Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
September-December 2014
Study of focus: linguistics and sociology
Honors: Deans List (3 semesters), Presidents List (2 semesters), Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society
Teaching Experience
Hillcrest Elementary School, Burlington, NC
February, 2016-Present
nd
Student Teacher, 2 Grade
Create and implement integrated lessons for math, reading, and writing which align with the Common Core
Collaborate with other teachers to differentiate instruction for special learners
Facilitate students facilitation of 21st century skills
Assume all roles and responsibilities of the classroom
Hillcrest Elementary School, Burlington, NC
August-December 2015
Science and Math Methods, 2nd Grade
Designed and implemented at ten lesson integrated math and language arts unit aligned with the Common Core
and NC Essential Standards driven by assessment
Completed over 160 hours of instruction, observation, and assistance
Created a Virtual Professional Learning Community to improve home to school communication, specifically in math
Reading in The Village, Burlington, NC
Reading Tutor
Tutored a 4th grade struggling reader weekly
Created interactive lessons that aligned with the students immediate needs
Partnered with the family to implement reading strategies at home
August-December 2015
Elon Elementary School, Elon, NC
February-May 2015
rd
English Language Arts and Social Studies Methods, 3 Grade
Created and implemented an eight lesson integrated social studies and language arts unit aligned with the
Common Core and NC Essential Standards, driven by assessment
Completed over 100 hours of instruction, observation, and assistance
Harvey Newlin Elementary School, Burlington, NC
Service Learning, 2nd Grade
Observed and assisted while completing an educational psychology course
Applied coursework to the classroom
Completed over 40 hours in the classroom
August-December 2013
Grove Park Elementary School, Burlington, NC
Practicum Experience, 2nd Grade
Observed and assisted while completing over 30 hours in the classroom
January 2013
Work Experience
America Reads at Elon University, Elon, NC
October 2013-May 2015
Tutor
Tutored kindergarten through 5th grade students in reading fluency, comprehension, and math
Worked in five schools throughout Alamance-Burlington School System
Elon Student Government Association
Student Body Secretary
Member of the four member executive council
Plan and implement Homecoming week events for the whole student body
Work closely with university administration
Facilitate 50+ members of the senate with office hours, special events, etc.
Keep minutes during weekly senate meetings
April 2015-Present
Leadership Experience
Elon Student Government Association
School of Education Representative
Implemented outreach events to the School of Education
Met with the dean on a regular basis
Attended weekly senate meetings to discuss and vote on legislation
April 2013-March 2015
School of Education One School, One Book Committee
August 2015-Present
Committee Member
Planned a professional learning community for the School of Education and community members
Chose a book and created questions to facilitate discussions
Presidents Student Leadership Advisory Council
August 2015-Present
Council Member
Engaged in discussion with 50 other student leaders and university administrators, including the university
president and his senior staff, on how to continue to improve the university
Met for a three day retreat in the summer and twice a semester, each focusing on a different topic of student life
at Elon