Alan A. Barnicle
barn0290@d.umn.edu
http://www.d.umn.edu/~barn0290
1831 E. Second St.
Duluth, MN 55812
952-836-7702
Objective
Language Arts Teacher
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth
Bachelor of Applied Arts December 2005
Major: Teaching Communication Arts / Literature Major GPA: 3.37/3.7
Certification
Minnesota State Teaching License for 5th grade to 12th grade File Folder Number 426966
Honors
ETS Recognition of Excellence – Educational Testing Service
University of Minnesota Duluth Deans list – University of Minnesota Duluth
Iron Range Merit Scholarship – University of Minnesota Duluth
Presidential Scholarship – University of Minnesota Duluth
Bohannon Merit Scholarship – University of Minnesota Duluth
Eagle Scout – Boy Scouts of America
Teaching Experience
Special Education Assistant
Morgan Park Middle School, Duluth, MN 02/06-Current
Teach vocabulary, reading, math, and life skills. Provide direct support for a student who is DCD. Model appropriate social and educational behaviors. Assist with physical therapy, adapted physical education, teaching life and survival skills. Assist mainstream teacher maintain order and focus.
Student Teacher
Senior High – Superior High School, Superior, WI 03/05-05/05
Developed and delivered units in creative writing and British Literature. Assessed students’ writings and other works. Assisted with development and implementation of advanced theater curriculum. Contributed to a mystery dinner production. Judged one-act plays. Coached members of the forensics team. Chaperoned and assisted at the state forensics meet in Madison WI. Assisted with Freshman Keystone by teaching teamwork, communication, and visioning skills through activities and reflections
Middle School – Ordean Middle School, Duluth, MN 01/05-03/05
Developed and delivered units in seventh grade English, Advanced seventh grade English Advanced Eighth Grade English, including public speaking, The Outsiders, career research, poetry, short stories, and writing. Assessed student work and progress using various rubrics. Contributed to two seventh grade teams that met daily. Communicated with parents and students on a regular basis through progress reports, e-mail, phone calls, a website, and conferences. Coached members of the Speech Team. Participated in the daily middle school advisory program. Supervised the playground and lunchroom daily.
Practicum Student Teacher
Senior High – Denfeld High School, Duluth, MN 09/04-12/04
Taught other teachers on how to use Power Point. Delivered lessons using multi-media resentations also utilizing the internet. Assisted teacher in assessing student work and progress.
Middle School – Marshall School, Duluth, MN 01/04-05/04
Developed and delivered lessons in figurative writing, Romeo and Juliet, creative writing, and American literature. Tutored students in reading. Contributed to the team meetings at the middle school. Chaperoned field trip to a wildlife refuge. Supervised playground and lunchroom.
Teacher’s Assistant
Supportive Services Program
University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, MN 09/03-12/03
Developed and delivered, as part of a team, curriculum in study skills, career research, major selection, time management, college transition, class registration, goal setting, and other topics in student development. Tracked grades and held conferences with students. Met with cooperating teacher weekly to discuss student’s issues and progress.
Related Experience
Camp Director Current Program Director 05/04-08/05, Commissioner 05/02-08/03, Scoutcraft Director 05/01-08/01
Many Point Scout Camp, Ponsford, MN Seasonal 05/01-Present
Designed weekly program for up to 300 people and oversaw its execution. Hired, trained, and supervised staff members. Observed and evaluated staff’s teaching of merit badges and leadership skills. Provided staff with feedback, support, and instructional methods. Counseled scouts and staff on issues from homesickness to discipline. Taught skills ranging from first aid to knot tying to teamwork.
Coordinating Resident Advisor
University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN 09/03-5/05
Created a safe and supportive community of learners. Guided three resident advisors through reflection, assessment, planning, and implementation of our team’s duties and goals. Assessed and responded to the needs of the 220 residents in the building. Created, planned, and implemented diverse educational, social, and recreational programs in order to reach each resident. Served on Resident Advisor Selection Committee. Acted as a liaison between residents and Department of Residence Life. Advised and mentored peers on personal, academic, and career issues. Enforced and upheld university policies.
Supervisory Assistant
Woodland Middle School, Duluth, MN 12/02-5/03
Supervised students during lunch periods, on the playground, and after school. Counseled students through conflicts. Documented policy infractions and took corrective measures.
Committees and Activities
Representative at Large 12/03-05/04, Education Department Representative 09/04-03/05
College of Education and Human Services Professions Technology Council
Worked closely with representatives from other departments and the associate dean. Led discussion and changed council’s focus from budget and distribution of student technology fees to sharing of technology applications and ideas. Restructured council’s involvement with finances and distribution to be supervisory in nature. Instigated evaluation of professional technology support staff. Represented students of the College and The Department of Education. Participated in making recommendations to the dean.
Student Member of the Department of Education Technology Committee 09/03-03/05
Worked closely with selected faculty members. Evaluated and recommended for selection faculty technology grant requests. Participated in discussion and development of a five year vision, plan, and budget. Represented students’ needs, concerns, and desires.
President 09/02-05/03, Member 09/01-05/04, Wuda Wooch! UMD Camping Club.
Served group of 50 members by delegating and coordinating weekly meetings, outings, equipment, speakers, campus events, financing, and recruitment.