Willamette University

Candidates

James Cederstrom

Master of Arts in Teaching

James Cederstrom

Authorizations

Middle School Education, High School Education

Endorsements

Biology, Integrated Science, Multiple Subjects

Endorsements (pending)

Advanced Mathematics

Teaching Strengths

  • Classroom management
  • Comfortable with technology
  • Making student connections
  • Differentiation methods
  • Experience in wildlife biology helpful in class

Education

  • Oregon State University, BS (zoology)
  • Willamette University, MAT

Teacher Research Topic

Creating deeper understanding in science by emphasizing importance of vocabulary and literary strategies.

Experience

Student Teaching

  • Silverton High School (biology/physical science)

Practicum

  • Waldo Middle School (7th grade math)

Other Experience

  • Restricted substitute teacher, Coos Bay/North Bend School District (taught multiple subjects and ages)
  • Adult counselor, Indian Education Camp (led camp activities)
  • Field site educator, HawkWatch International Bonney Butte Migration Site (interpretive education)
  • Education intern, HawkWatch International (interpretive education)
  • Education specialist, Wildlife Safari (education department at AZA accredited zoo)

Supervisors

Student Teaching Supervisors

  • Kris Yarnall, Silverton High School, Silverton, Ore.
  • Alison Stolfus, Silverton High School, Silverton, Ore.

Practicum Supervisor

  • Xiomara Gunderson, Waldo Middle School, Salem, Ore.

University Supervisor