Sabrena Schmidt
605-354-2240
sabrena.schmidt@k12.sd.us
http://sabrenaschmidtportfolio.weebly.com
Permanent Address
706 9th St SW
Huron, SD 57350
Temporary Address
19 7th Ave SE Apt 303
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Objective: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Obtain a position as an Elementary Educator where I can use my passion for
teaching, love of working with children, enthusiasm for learning and combine
that with the skills and experiences I have already received, to educate students at
your school.
Education: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Endorsements in K-12 Music
Education and Volleyball Coaching, Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD
57401 (May 2015)
Cumulative GPA 3.953
Deans List 11 semesters (including the summer months)
High School Diploma, Huron High School, Huron, SD (May 2011)
Teaching Experience: ______________________________________________________________________________
Year-Long Residency (Senior Field Experience)
O.M. Tiffany Elementary School, 4th grade, Aberdeen, SD 57401 (Fall 2014Spring 2015)
Reading Clinic Tutor
Northern State University Reading Clinic, Aberdeen, SD 57401 (Spring
2014)
Junior Field Experience
Groton Elementary School, 3rd Grade, Groton, SD 57445 (Fall 2013)
Little Eagles Volleyball
Volunteer Coach, Aberdeen High School, Aberdeen, SD 57401 (Fall 2013)
Read Across America Volunteer
Lakewood Mall, Aberdeen, SD 57401 (Spring 2013)
Sophomore Field Experience
Huron Middle School, Huron, SD 57350 (Fall 2012)
Math Tutor
Madison Elementary School, Huron, SD 57350 (Spring 2011)
Sunday School Teacher
1st Presbyterian Church, Huron, SD 57350 (2009-2011)
Vacation Bible School Teacher
1st Presbyterian Church, Huron, SD 57350 (Summer 2009/2011)
Teacher Aide
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Huron Middle School, Huron, SD 57350 (2008-2011)
Work Experience:____________________________________________________________________________________
NSU Admissions Work-Study
Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD 57401 (January 2013-May 2014)
A Touch of Country
Huron, SD 57350 (summer and winter break months)
Summer Church Camp Counselor
Camp Rimrock, Rapid City, SD 57702 (summer break months, 2009present)
Resident Assistant
Lindberg Hall & Jerde Hall, Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD
57350 (August 2012-December 2013)
Collegiate Memberships & Honors:_______________________________________________________________
National Association for Music Education
Member, Secretary, Fine Arts Mentor (Fall 2011-Spring 2015)
Collegians in Christ Service
Womens Bible Study, Wednesday Worship, Spring Retreat at Camp
NeSoDak, Fun on Fridays, sang with the Praise Band (Fall 2012-Spring
2015)
Northern Highlights Dance Team
Performed at the NSU Mens and Womens Basketball games (Fall 2011Spring 2014)
NSU Symphonic Band
Performed in the flute section (Fall 2011-Spring 2014)
Chair for the Gypsy Day Marching Band Parade Competition
Coordinated parade competition for the high school bands (Fall 2011-Fall
2014)
NSU Marching Wolves
Performed in the Piccolo section (Fall 2011-Fall 2013)
NSU Concert Choir
Sang in the alto section (Fall 2012-Fall 2013)
Student Association
Residence Life Senator, (Spring 2013-Fall 2013)
Nominated Resident Assistant of the Year
(2012-2013 School Year)
Nominated for Freshman of the Year
(2011-2012 School Year)
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References: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Wendy van Gent, PhD
Assistant Professor of Music Education
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Office #: 605-626-7753
Cell #: 517-410-3658
Kathy Moore
Grade 4 Teacher
O.M. Tiffany Elementary School
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Cell #: 605-228-7936
kathy.moore@k12.sd.us
Andrea Prehn
Student Teaching Residency Program Coordinator
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Office #: 605-626-3418
Andrea.Prehn@northern.edu
Jared Ahlberg
Principal
O.M. Tiffany Elementary School
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Office #: 605-725-7400
Jared.Ahlberg@k12.sd.us
Kelly Rotert
Grade 4 Teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Huron, SD 57350
School #: 605-353-7880
Carol Otten
Grade 4 Teacher
O.M. Tiffany Elementary School
Aberdeen, SD 57401
carol.otten@k12.sd.us
Vanya Munce
Grade 8 Teacher
Huron Middle School
Huron, SD 57350
School #: 605-353-6900
Cell #: 605-350-2146
Salesi Mounga
Director, Office of Residence Life
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Office #: 605-626-3007
salesi.mounga@northern.edu
