Willamette University

Candidates

Elizabeth Blake

Master of Arts in Teaching

Elizabeth Blake

Authorizations

Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education

Endorsements

Multiple Subjects, Special Education

Teaching Strengths

  • Differentiated instruction strategies
  • Project based learning
  • Capturing Kid’s Hearts (CKH) trained and apply concepts learned
  • Holistic approach to education valuing the whole child
  • Providing accommodations and modifications for special needs students
  • Committed to team work with staff, PLC’s, and school leadership

Education

  • Western Oregon University, BS (public policy and administration / minor in business)
  • June 2003 – GPA 3.92
  • Willamette University, MAT June 2012

Experience

Student Teaching

  • Faulconer-Chapman School, Sheridan, Oregon, 2nd grade, January-June 2012

Practicum Teaching

  • Whitworth Elementary School, 4th/5th grade LRC, September-October 2011
  • Whitworth Elementary School, Dallas, Oregon, 5th grade, poetry unit, October–November 2011
  • Sheridan High School, in Sheridan, Oregon, 9th-12th grade LRC, November-December 2011

Other Classroom / Youth Experience:

  • Educational assistant and site coordinator, after school program, Sheridan High School in Sheridan, Oregon, 9-12th grades, August 2009–May 2011
  • After school program coordinator and grant manager, Faulconer-Chapman Elementary School and Sheridan High School, Sheridan, Oregon, K-12th grades, May 2011–current
  • Camp group leader, SPED Arts and Literacy Camp, Willamette University, 4th grade–age 21, July 2011

Supervisors

Student Teaching Supervisor

Practicum Supervisors

  • Julie Graber, Whitworth Elementary School, Dallas, Oregon 97338, julie.graber@dsd2.org , 503-623-8351
  • Yvette Allen, Whitworth Elementary School, Dallas, Oregon 97338, yvette.allen@dsd2.org , 503-623-8351
  • Darci Holland, Sheridan High School, Sheridan, Oregon 97378

University Supervisors