Willamette University

Candidates

Brendan Williams

Master of Arts in Teaching

Brendan Williams

Authorizations

Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education

Endorsements

Multiple Subjects

Endorsements (pending)

ESOL

Fall 2011 Work Sample

Teaching Strengths

  • Mathematics and problem solving
  • Teaching to multiple learning styles
  • Integrating technology in the classroom
  • Establishing democratic classroom environments
  • Classroom management

Education

  • State University of New York at New Paltz, BS 2002 (visual arts)
  • Oregon State University, BS 2011 (liberal arts – elementary education core)
  • Willamette University, MAT 2012

Teacher Research Topic

Effectively diagnosing student intelligence strengths and strategies for maximizing this knowledge.

Experience

Student Teaching

  • Ash Creek Elementary School, Monmouth, Oregon, fifth grade, spring 2012

Practicum Teaching

  • Ash Creek Elementary School, Monmouth, Oregon, second grade, fall 2011

Other Classroom Experience:

  • School volunteer: Albany Free School, Albany, New York, fall 2001

Supervisors

Student Teaching Supervisor

Practicum Supervisor

University Supervisor