Petra Harris
43 N. Main St. (315) 489-1507
Philadelphia, NY 13673
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as an adjunct professor
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Adolescent Education (7-12) Concentration: German and
Bachelor of Art in German, GPA 3,73 May 2013
State University of New York at Oswego
AS in Early Childhood Education
AA in Humanities
Jefferson Community College, Watertown, NY May 2010
Awards/Certifications:
· State University of New York at Oswego Dean’s Writing Prize 2011
· Member of German Honorary Society
· New York State Mandated Child Abuse Reporter
· President’s List: Fall 2010, Dean’s List: Spring 2011
PRE-PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
High School German Practicum, Cicero North Syracuse High School, Cicero, NY
and North Syracuse Junior High, North Syracuse, NY Fall 2011
· Created and taught lessons in German
· Observed and aided in daily activities
· Provided one on one study time to student with special needs
Practicum, Cicero North Syracuse High School, Cicero, NY Spring 2011
· Observed various teaching techniques in German classroom
· Read with students in groups
· Aided with daily learning activities
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Teaching Intern for GER 101, State University of New York at
Oswego September 2011-December 2011
· Taught course to 17 undergraduate students
· Corrected and graded exams and quizzes
· Administered oral proficiency part of final exam
Tutor for German Language, State University of New York at Oswego Fall 2010
· Worked one on one with students at different levels
· Practiced reading and writing with students
· Kept track and recorded student learning
Substitute Teacher in multiple areas, Indian River Central School District Fall 2010-Today
· Assisted Special Needs Teacher with daily activities
· Substituted in ISS-Room
· Substituted in multiple areas and levels from elementary to high school
Substitute Teacher in multiple areas, South Jefferson Central School District Spring 2013-Today
· Substituted for multiple area teachers (mathematics, chemistry, German)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard,
Fort Drum, NY March 2008-Today
· Instructed soldiers at different levels of competency in swimming and
water safety
· Provided safety for patrons
· Taught swim classes for children at Red Cross levels
· Planned and executed Water Aerobic classes for different fitness and
swim proficiency levels
· Assisted during Combat Water Survival Training and other military
functions