Blair Ann

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Blair Berhow-Goll
2275 243rd St.
Ventura, IA 50482


Education Bachelor of Arts, Central College, Pella, IA, May 2014
License
Endorsements
Initial Secondary Social Studies License
5-12 World History, 5-12 Psychology, 5-12 Sociology
Major: Social Sciences/Secondary Education
Minor: Psychology
TESOL Certified
Honors Central College Dean’s List, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013


English Teacher, Plookpanya School, Korat, Thailand, October 2014-present
• Taught English to grades 3-6, and Kindergarten
• Experienced a new culture and educational system
• Guided students through an EIL curriculum (English as an International Language)

Student Teacher, Curie Metro High School, Chicago, IL, Spring 2014
• Taught 12th grade Sociology, and 9th grade World Studies
• Observed teaching styles, assisted students in group work, led discussions, generated reviews
• Incorporated Common Core Standards and College Readiness Standards into lesson plans and
unit plans.

Waitress/Bartender, PM Park and Tiki Bar, Clear Lake, IA, June 2004-September 2015

Barista, Smokey Row Coffee Company, Pella, IA, September 2012-May 2014

Teaching/Classroom Observations, Pella, IA, and surrounding rural area, Fall 2010-2013
• Taught 6th/7th/8th grade Social Studies
• Co-taught 7th grade Social Studies - interacted and assisted small groups of students.
• Observed classrooms of all ages and myriad with emphasis on secondary history.

Service Learning, Knoxville Alternative High School, Knoxville, IA, Fall 2011
• Tutored high school students in math and social studies, 2 hours a week
• Assisted with teaching high school level math and social studies in the classroom.

Service Learning, Hispanic Educational Resource Center, Des Moines, IA, Fall 2011
• Interacted with Spanish-speaking students with basic Spanish
• Guided students in game and craft activities

Campus Leadership Student Manager, Central Dining Services, Central College, Pella, IA, Fall 2010-present
• Supervise student workers in dish-room, pots and pans, and the Market main floor.
• Train students in food preparation, food service, and cleanliness standards.

Action Team, Campus Ministries, Central College, Pella, IA, 2011-Present
• Collaborate with other students in supporting and challenging students to support others and
view beyond their own perspective.
• Supported a Burmese family from Des Moines, visited them and played with their children
Freshman Bible Study, Central College, Pella, IA, 2012-Present
• Organized and led a Bible study for freshmen women; helped them to adapt to college life
with the view of Christ in their daily lives

Experience with Children and Leadership

Resident Advisor, Youth Emergency Services and Shelter, Des Moines, IA, May 2013-Dec. 2013
• Learned Safety Crisis Management and became a Medication Manager
• Supervised youth in daily activities
• Lead group sessions where the youth delved into themselves and their goals

Youth Group Leader, Liberty Evangelical Free Church, Pella, IA, 2011-Dec. 2013
• Guided junior high girls and boys in physical activities, Bible lessons and group discussions
The Vine-College Ministry, Rhythm Church, Mason City, IA, Summer 2011
• Founded and led the ministry of college students
• Organized meetings, activities, and Biblical content

Camp Counselor, Hidden Acres, Dayton, IA, Summers 2005-2010
• Guided female campers, K-12, in social, spiritual, and physical development
• Taught lessons, developed activities for learning, and played teamwork building games

Central College Abroad, Bangor, Wales, Spring 2012
• Learned and lived in another culture; adapted to unfamiliar surroundings, new perspectives
• Participated in “Outdoor Pursuits,” climbed mountains, sea-level traversed, surfed, etc.
• Navigated public transportation and logistics while traveling around Europe
• Developed organizational and budgeting skills in creating travel plans and expenses

English Camps, International Messengers, Odessa, Ukraine, March 2007-2010 and Mohacs,
Hungary, August 2011
• Taught English to local residents

Skills Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Photoshop
Proficient with Google Docks/Forms/Sites/Drive etc., DropBox, Smart Boards, Jing, Symbaloo,
Socrative, EdModo, Wordle, Tagxedo, Prezi, Poll Everywhere, Voki, and EduCanon.
Certified in Medication Management (June, 2013)
Certified in Safety Crisis Management (June, 2013)