Jessica Michelle Eyster jessicamichelleeyster.weebly.com • jme019@bucknell.edu • 570-492-1955

EDUCATION AND HONORS

Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA Bachelor of Science Majors: Early Childhood Education and Psychology GPA: 3.75

Expected May 2019

EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher, Linntown Intermediate School, Lewisburg, PA •! Developed confidence blending research and practice •! Differentiated lessons and instruction for IEP and GIEP students based on data •! Established meaningful relationships with students and professionals •! Strengthened effective classroom management strategies •! Attended staff meetings, ‘stop the bleed’ training, and ALICE training

Fall 2018

Researcher, Emerging Scholars Summer Research, Scholarship and Creativity Program •! Investigated self-determined research questions on elementary writing instruction •! Presented at Susquehanna Valley Undergraduate Research & Kalman Symposiums •! Implemented a unique method to convey research through written poetry

Summer 2018

Study Abroad Student, Bucknell in Denmark •! Analyzed child development by visiting daycares, hearing from guest speakers,

reading research, and keeping an extensive journal

Summer 2017

Pre-Service Teacher, Various Locations Priestly/Mifflinburg/James F Baugher/Kelly Elementary Schools (Spring 2016 - Spring 2018)

•! Evaluated other teaching styles and develop a philosophy of education •! Created, implemented, and reflected on lessons

Spring 2016 – Spring 2018

Lewisburg Children’s Museum (Fall 2016 – Spring 2017) •! Fostered community connections by designing an exhibit •! Planed and taught a read-aloud book lesson fundraiser

Sunflower Daycare Center, Lewisburg, PA (Spring 2016) •! Considered differences between children in various developmental stages

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

Vice President of Recognition, National Residence Hall Honorary, Bison Chapter •! Led bi-weekly meetings and handled contact with nominees through email •! Collaborated with other college chapters about chapter development

Fall 2019 – Present

Member, Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education •! Maintained fellowship with future educators committed to excellence in education

Spring 2018 – Present

Clerk, Bucknell Student Mail Services Spring 2017 – Fall 2018 Secretary & Founding Member, Psychology for Social Responsibility

•! Recorded minutes and outlined meetings towards achieving greater social change Spring 2017

Member, National Residence Hall Honorary, Bison Chapter •! Developed commitment to leadership in recognition, service, and scholastics

Spring 2017 – Present

Member, Kappa Alpha Theta Epsilon Pi •! Committed to intellectual curiosity, leadership, service, and personal growth

Fall 2016 – Present

Residential Advisor, Residential Education •! Organized relevant programs and community meetings •! Operated as a nurturing, knowledgeable, and consistent resource for residents •! Received training on protocol, crisis management, and diversity

Fall 2016 – Fall 2017

VOLUNTEER WORK

Volunteer, Donald Heiter Community Center •! Created physical and mental health summer camp curriculum •! Consulted with community resources

Spring 2019

Volunteer, Essex Place •! Tutored kids in a low-income housing development

Fall 2015