BRITTANY NYHUS

10121 Sutton Dr. #12 Urbandale, IA 50322 (641) 430-1229

brittanynyhus@gmail.com

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