JESSICA MCCREA522 Morris Corner Road, Nesmith, SC 29580

jessicamccrea92@yahoo.comH: (843) 382-4195 C: (843) 372-9658

EducationClaflin University, Alice Carson Tisdale’s Honors College, Orangeburg, SCBachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education; May 2014 Undergraduate Thesis Topic: “Mainstream Teachers’ Preparedness for Teaching English Language Learners”G.P.A.: 3.73

Honors and AwardsPresident’s List, Dean’s List, Claflin University’s Alice Carson Tisdale Honors Scholarship, Pi Lambda Theta Honors Society, Sigma Alpha Pi National Society of Leadership and Success, Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, S.C. Palmetto Life Scholarship, S.C. Life Scholarship, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship, James Clyburn Scholarship

ExperienceStudent Research Intern. Claflin University - National Professional Development ProgramJanuary 2011- December 2013 (in-school program)

Assist English Language Learners and classroom teacher; attend and present at professional trainings and conferences

Children’s Defense Fund/GENTSS Freedom Schools Program (Host: Claflin University)May 2013-July 2013 (summer enrichment program)

Provided curriculum support through high quality academic enrichment Delivered Integrated Reading Curriculum (IRC) to program participants.

Peer Counselor. Claflin University - Office of Development and Student Support ServicesAugust 2012-May 2013 (in-school program)

Provided academic, personal, and social support for first year college students Held weekly meetings/supervision sessions regarding performance results and plan

Tutor-Counselor. Claflin University. Upward Bound Program. Orangeburg, SCJune 2011-July 2012 (six week summer residential program)

Served as a mentor for eleven female high school students studying chemistry and physics Helped conduct 12 classes per week; assisted teachers with grading assignments and classroom

management

Journalist/Photographer. Our Neighborhood News. Nesmith, SC. October 2009- May 2013

Edited and revised important articles pertinent to local government activities, neighborhood events, and community celebrations of the Nesmith area

Took and managed photos that were needed to complement several published articles Attended important events that affect the community as a whole (such as school district meetings)

Professional Development:South Carolina Association for Teacher Educators  Hartsville, SC

Professional Development/Conference Presenter September 28-29, 2012

• Presented at conference with the National Professional Development Program (under the direction of Dr. Nan Li) on Preparing Pre-Service Teachers to Effectively Serve English Language Learners. The theme for the 2012 conference focused on “Enhancing Pedagogy and Programs to Capitalize on the Strengths andInterests of Today’s Millenial Generation”.

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Poster Presentation  Orangeburg, SC

Professional Development/Poster Presenter September 2012

• Presented at NCATE State Board of Examiners’ Reception with the National Professional Development Program (under the direction of Dr. Nan Li) on Preparing Pre-Service Teachers to Effectively Serve English Language Learners.CAROLINA TESOL CONFERENCE  Spartanburg, SC

Professional Development/Conference Presenter NOVEMBER 8-10, 2012

• Presented at conference with the National Professional Development Program (under the direction of Dr. Nan Li) on Preparing Pre-Service Teachers to Effectively Serve English Language Learners.

Leadership/Campus Involvement Fall 2012-Present: School of Education Student Ambassador; Student Activity Board Class Representative. Fall/Spring 2011-12: Education Council Member (Student Representative).

Community Service Fall 2013-present: Claflin University Upward Bound Program, Orangeburg, SC: tutored and assisted high school students; Our Neighborhood News: record and edit local stories; Fall 2012: Whittaker Elementary, Orangeburg, SC; Spring 2012: Felton Laboratory School, Orangeburg, SC (35 hours): worked with Kindergartners, assisted teacher in mini lessons, monitored students; Fall 2011: Mellichamp Elementary School, Orangeburg, SC (60 hours): worked in a 2nd grade classroom, assisted classroom teacher, graded papers; Fall-Spring 2010-11: Morningside Assisted Living, Orangeburg, SC (70 hours): engaged in productive engagement activities with senior citizens

Technical Skills Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher