Willamette University

Candidates

Steven Carver

Master of Arts in Teaching

Steven Carver

Authorizations

Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education

Endorsements

Multiple Subjects

Teaching Strengths

  • Classroom management
  • Positive teaching methods
  • Creating a student-centered learning environment
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Cooperative learning
  • Leading class discussions
  • Creating meaningful learning experiences

Education

  • Portland Community College, AA (transfer degree)
  • Portland State University, BA (history)
  • Willamette University, MAT

Teacher Research Topic

Effective classroom management techniques

Experience

Student Teaching

  • Chapman Hill Elementary School, Salem, Ore., gr. 4

Practicum

  • Highland Elementary School, Salem, Ore., gr. 2

Other Classroom / Youth Experience

  • Co-director, Leadership in Training, Camp Silver Creek YMCA (2010)
  • Counselor, Camp Silver Creek YMCA (2009)
  • Volunteer (part time), 3rd grade classrooms, Silverton, Ore. and Aloha, Ore. (2 years)

Supervisors

Student Teaching Supervisor

  • Shelley Heller, Chapman Hill Elementary School, Salem, Ore.

Practicum Supervisor

  • Becky Montgomery, Highland Elementary School, Salem, Ore.

University Supervisor