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BRITTANY NYHUS
10121 Sutton Dr. #12 Urbandale, IA 50322 (641) 430-1229
EDUCATION
Drake University, Des Moines, IA May 2015
Master of Science in Teaching, 4.0/4.0
K-8 Endorsements in Reading & Science Middle School Endorsement (Language Arts & Science)
Iowa State University, Ames, IA Dec. 2012
Summa Cum Laude, B.S.
Public Service and Administration in Agriculture (PSA)
STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE
4th Grade Classroom, Walnut Hills Elementary (Waukee School District); Urbandale, IA Jan.-March 2015
Created differentiated lesson plans for science, reading, writing and math
Incorporated technology into instruction to formatively assess students
Participated in Professional Learning Committee planning meetings
8th Grade Science, Johnston Middle School (Johnston School District); Johnston, IA March–May 2015
Plan instruction for 8th and 9th grade physical science courses
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Program Director, Dallas County Agriculture in the Classroom, Adel, IA Nov. 2013-Present
Develop and implement Ag in the Classroom program
Build and develop standards aligned programming for K-8 students
Collaborate with teachers to incorporate agriculture into core subject areas while meeting standards
Education Intern, Polk County Agriculture in the Classroom, Ankeny, IA March-Nov. 2013
Engaged students in experiential learning through 6 learning test plots Planned and presented agriculture centered programs to Des Moines
area students
Program Presenter, Mad Science of Central Iowa, Des Moines, IA Jan.–Dec. 2013
Provided enrichment after school programming to K-5 students in Des Moines area schools
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PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
6th Grade Science, South Middle School, Waukee, IA Fall 2014
Planned and taught a series of seven lessons to students Reflected on teaching performances through reviewing video footage
of lessons
4th & 5th Grade, St. Theresa’s Catholic School, Des Moines, IA Fall 2014
Created and taught math lessons, and opening number routines with students
Utilized Journey’s Basal Series to teach reading comprehension
3rd Grade, Carver Elementary, Des Moines, IA Fall 2013
Differentiated instruction for math and reading in small groups
INTERNATIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Service Learning Program, Uganda, Africa Summer 2012
Surpassed language barrier to teach science courses to P5 students using diverse educational methods
Integrated school garden work into primary school curriculum
Educating Youth through Horticulture, US Virgin Islands Spring Break 2012
Created lesson plans encompassing soil science activities for 4th
graders at Gifft Hill School
AWARDS
ETS Recognition of Excellence Award, Praxis II Exam, 2014
Iowa State University Distinguished Service Award, 2012
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Marshal, Iowa State University, 2012
Norman Borlaug World Food Prize Undergraduate Research Competition, 3rd place, 2012
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
National Agri-Marketing Association, Iowa State Chapter (2010-2012)
National Collegiate Agricultural Ambassador (National FFA Organization; 2010-2012)
Iowa State PSA Club Peer Mentor (2010–2012)
Iowa State Agricultural Education Club (Secretary; 2010–2012)
Iowa State PSA Club (President; 2010-2012)
North Central State Vice President (Iowa FFA Association; 2009-2010)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference Attendee; 2013, 2014
The Agriculture - STEM Connection: Inspire Your Students to Feed the World, June 2014
The Growing Connection: Using Iowa Agriculture to Meet Core Standards, June 2014