Nicole Beckett
202 W. State Street Apt. 3
Plankinton, SD 57368
Phone: 605-770-8970
Email: nmbeckett@pluto.dsu.edu, Nicole.Beckett@k12.sd.us
Educational Portfolio: http://www.students.dsu.edu/nmbeckett/Portfolio/template.html

                                                                                                                                                           

Certified K-8 Elementary Teacher and K-12 Special Education Teacher

·         Dedicated to ensuring every student succeeds and reaches their highest potential.

·         Great communication skills

·         Knowledge and capabilities to teach a variety of learning styles.

·         Highly experienced in computer skills

o   Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Sharepoint & Outlook)

o   Online Collaboration Tools (Wiki spaces, Glogster, & Shutterfly)

o   Google Applications (Docs, Maps, Sketch-Up, & Gmail)

o   Online Learning Tools (Poetry Podcast, Poll Everywhere, Bubbl.us, Cmaps, Storyboarding, & Rubistar)

o   Photostory and Windows Movie Maker

o   SMARTboard and limited use with Promethian boards

o   Kidspiration & Inspiration

                                                                                                                                                           

Education

·      Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education & Bachelor of Special Learning and Behavioral Problems

Dakota State University, Madison, SD(September 2008-May 2012)

Major: K-8 Elementary and K-12 Special Education
Minors: K-12 Reading, K-12 Educational Technology, & Center of Excellence
Endorsements: Coaching Track & Cross Country, Assistant Coaching

·      High School Diploma

Parkston High School, Parkston, SD (Class of 2008)

                                                                                                                                                           

Professional Teaching Experience

·      Level 2 Experience: Co and Team Teaching

-       ELED 450: K-8 Reading Methods (8 hrs)

St. Thomas Elementary, Madison, SD

Taught a total of seven reading lesson plans to the Kindergarten class

-       SPED 413: Serving Students with Severe Disabilities (16.5 hrs)

ECCO, Madison, SD

Taught life skills to an adult with special needs (how to cook, clean, shop, etc.)

-       ELED 453: Diagnosis and Correction of Reading (9 hrs)

Madison Elementary, Madison, SD

Administered the BADER reading test, taught 5 reading lessons on the history of South Dakota according to the students’ results and also administered the CAFÉ writing test

-       PE 360: K-8 Physical Education Methods (10 hrs)

Head Start, Madison SD

Taught 2 lessons to Head Start students ages 3-5

 

·      Level 3: Start more individualized teaching

-          ELED/SPED 454: Guided Reading (22.5 hrs)

Madison Elementary, Madison, SD

Mrs. Dietterle’s third grade classroom

Taught two reading lessons each week to the 22 students for approximately 11 weeks.

-          SPED 442: Serving Students with Learning Disabilities (16.5 hrs)

Madison Elementary, Madison, SD

Mrs. Gabriel, 2-3 grade special education room

Observed and taught a variety of students with special needs in reading and math

-          ELED 320: Science Methods

Madison Elementary, Madison, SD

Mrs. Denne, first grade classroom

Taught a 4 lesson unit on force and motion

-          2 week level 3 experience (80 hrs)

Madison Elementary, Madison, SD

Mrs. Dietterle’s third grade classroom

Assisted in day-to-day activities and taught a variety of lessons including reading, math, Daily Oral Language, Daily Oral Geography, and handwriting for a two week period.

·      Student Teaching: Complete Classroom Control

-           Plankinton Elementary (7weeks)

Mrs. Parce’s First Grade

-          Plankinton Elementary (6 weeks)

Special Education under Mrs. Haynes

-          Plankinton High School (6 weeks)

 Special Education Mrs. Schlimgen

                                                                                                                                                     

Professional Organizations and Activities

South Dakota Education Association 2008-2012 - Active Member 2010-2011 – President During Presidency, planned meetings and events including Dr. Seuss night (an event filled night in which games were played, snacks were given and each child went home with a free book), Terrific Tuesdays (college students read and did activities with the after school program students) and the parade float     Dakota State Student Ambassador 2010-2011 School Year Participated in all Discover DSU days and gave several tours to interested students and parents, highlighting the amenities DSU has to offer.     Learners with Disabilities Association Spring 2011-present- Active Member Attended February 2011  Annual Conference

International Reading Association Fall 2011-Present

National Science Teacher Association Fall 2011-Present

Kappa Sigma Iota Honor Society Spring 20011-Spring 2012

Intramural Softball Spring 2009

Dakota State University's Academic Dean's List -Fall 2009            -Fall 2010               Spring 2010        -Spring 2011