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Christa L. Dandoy

Objective

To acquire my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from the College of Education at Arizona State University's Polytechnic Campus.

Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus, Mesa, Fall 2004 – Present
- Major: Elementary Education
- Specialization: Math/Technology
- Current G.P.A.: 4.0
- Expected graduation date: May 2007
Mesa Community College, Mesa, Arizona, Fall 2003 – Summer 2004
Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Chandler, <st1:State w:st="on">Arizona, </st1:State>Fall 2002

American National Government
- Studied the historical backgrounds, governing principles, and institutions of the United States government
<st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Arizona</st1:place></st1:State> Constitution
- Gained an understanding of the Arizona Constitution
Child Development
- An in-depth study of the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical stages of children's development
Cultural Diversity in Education
- Learned about equal education opportunities within a classroom for children of all cultural groups
Educational Psychology
- An understanding of motivation, learning theories, and learner characteristics to apply and integrate into the classroom
Introduction to Education
- An examination of education, including responsibilities, current issues, and qualifications for educators
Introduction to Exceptional Learners
- An overview of exceptional learners and an examination of the factors relating to identification, current practices, and characteristics
Theory of Elementary Mathematics I and II
- An investigation of math processes and principles with an emphasis placed upon different teaching methods

Boys & Girls Club, Chandler, <st1:State w:st="on">Arizona</st1:State>, Spring 2005
- Interacted with children for 7 hours
- Assisted with computer related activities
- Taught students how to search the internet
- Observed the importance of internet safety
Highland High School, Gilbert, Arizona, Spring 2005
- Observed a resource classroom for 20 hours
- Worked with 6 autistic children
- Helped teach counting and addition
- Looked at IEPs
- Read books to students
Williams Community School Fall Festival, Mesa, <st1:State w:st="on">Arizona</st1:State>, Fall 2004
- Worked at the Velcro wall for 1 hour
- Helped at the inflatable slide for 2 hours
Madison Elementary, Mesa, <st1:State w:st="on">Arizona</st1:State>, Fall 2004
- Observed a 3rd grade classroom for 12 hours
- Assisted small groups with reading comprehension
- Graded classroom worksheets
- Helped students with various assignments
Boys & Girls Club Craft Party, Mesa, <st1:State w:st="on">Arizona</st1:State>, Fall 2004
- Organized a Halloween Bingo game
- Helped conduct game booth for 3 hours
Highland Junior High School, Mesa, <st1:State w:st="on">Arizona</st1:State>, Fall 2004
- Observed an 8th grade math class for 12 hours
- Completed notebook checks
- Assisted small groups with learning activities
- Clarified math concepts for students
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Sunday School Teacher, Gilbert, Arizona, April 2005 - Present
- Teach eight-year-olds at my church by preparing weekly lessons and activities
Student Aide, Highland High School, Gilbert, Arizona, 2003 – 2004
- Graded students' coursework, made copies, assisted with learning activities, and typed assignments
Church Youth Council Representative, <st1:State w:st="on">Gilbert</st1:State>, Arizona 2002 – 2003
- Participated in meetings that organized church dances and other activities
Social Information Organizer, Gilbert, <st1:State w:st="on">Arizona</st1:State>, 2001 – 2003
- Created and implemented recognition of youth for church activities
Achievement Day Assistant Leader, Gilbert, <st1:State w:st="on">Arizona</st1:State>, 2001 – 2003
- Focused on teaching 8 and 9-year-old girls strong values and goals to have throughout their lives
President of Church Youth Group, Gilbert, <st1:State w:st="on">Arizona</st1:State>, 2000 – 2001
- Planned, conducted, and delegated responsibilities for church youth group

<st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Dean's List, Fall 2004 - Present</st1:place></st1:State>
<st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Arizona</st1:place></st1:State> State University’s President’s Scholarship, Fall 2004 - Present
University of Arizona's President's Award for Excellence, Fall 2004
University of Arizona's Provost Scholarship, Fall 2004
Utah State University's National Scholarship (Level One), Fall 2004
United States Achievement Academy National Science Award, Spring 2002
Highland High School's Choral Leadership Award, Spring 2001
Who’s Who Among American High School Students Award, 2000 - 2004

Extra Mile Club, Highland High School, Gilbert, <st1:State w:st="on">Arizona</st1:State>, 2001 – 2003
- Completed various acts of service within the community
Church Youth Group, Gilbert, <st1:State w:st="on">Arizona</st1:State>, 1998 – 2004
- Assembled bookcases for an elementary school
- Painted flower boxes for a nursing home
- Worked at the Bishop's Storehouse, Mesa, Arizona
 - Welfare system
- Collected canned foods
- Cleaned up areas of the community
- Volunteered at Randolph House, Coolidge, Arizona
 - Institution for the disabled
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Warner Vista Animal Hospital, Gilbert, <st1:State w:st="on">Arizona</st1:State>, June 2004 – November 2004

Answered multiple phone lines, handled money, filed paperwork, entered computer data, and interacted with clients

Babysitting and Child Care, 1996 – 2004
- Provided in-home care of children ages 6 months to 9 years of age

Knowledgeable in piano and music
Organizational skills
Participated in Youth Protection Guidelines Training
- Boy Scout's of America's strategy to protect children from abuse

Author: Christa Dandoy
Last modified: 12/16/2006 3:03 PM (EST)