Willamette University

Candidates

Irina Rector

Master of Arts in Teaching

Irina Rector

Authorizations

Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education

Endorsements

ESOL, Multiple Subjects

Teaching Strengths

  • Due to my endorsement, I feel confident teaching in a bilingual classroom using ESOL strategies when relevant.
  • I am flexible and have the ability to adjust lessons to fit the needs of my students.
  • I am firm but care about students being successful and independent learners.
  • I have taught grades K-6 and feel comfortable working with any age group.

Education

  • Pacific Lutheran University, BA (Spanish)
  • Willamette University, MAT

Teacher Research Topic

Teaching students to generate ideas for writing.

Experience

Student Teaching

  • Ash Creek Elementary School, Monmouth, Ore., gr. 5

Practicum Teaching

  • Ash Creek Elementary School, Monmouth, Ore., gr. 2 and gr. 3 ESOL

Other Classroom Experience

  • Classroom worker: 6 months in Pucon, Chile working at an elementary/middle school

Supervisors

Student Teaching Supervisor

  • Shawn Beam, Ash Creek Elementary School, Monmouth, Ore.

Practicum Supervisor

  • Helen Ames, Ash Creek Elementary School, Monmouth, Ore.

University Supervisor