M. Robert Dymond
Current address: MRDymond@manchester.edu
Objective: To find employment in the field of education, utilizing my educational skills to shape the minds of young
children for a future of success.
Education: Manchester College, North Manchester, IN
Bachelor of Science, (Non-Licensing) Elementary Education Degree,
Anticipated May 2007
Major G.P.A. 3.8
Cumulative G.P.A. 3.68
Teaching Related Experiences:
Summer 2005 Assistant-Head Teacher, Morning Star Child Care, Dexter, MI. (6-12 year olds)
● Lead 15-20 School-Age Children
● Implemented large and small group activities
● Aided with Lesson Planning
● Assisted with Field Trips and Group Activities
Spring 2005 Church of the Brethren Developmental Kindergarten Field Placement, North Manchester, IN. (3-4 year olds)
● Aided teacher with classroom activities
● Designed and Performed balanced literacy activities
● Ongoing observation of classroom management and facilitation of young children
Summer 2004 Floating Aid, Morning Star Child Care, Dexter, MI.
● Interacted with Toddler Classroom (Ages 1-2 1/2 year olds)
● Assisted with Pre-School Classroom (Ages 2 1/2 - 5 year olds)
● Performed aid with Developmental Kindergarten Classroom (Ages 4-5 year olds)
● Assisted with Summer Camp (Ages 6-12 year olds)
● Lead small and large group activities
● Aided with Summer Camp Field Trips and Activities
Winter 2004 Manchester Elementary Special Education Department Practicum Placement, North Manchester, IN. (Grades 1-5)
● Assisted in teacher duties of classroom
● Performed small and large group activities
● Assisted students with subject related concerns or questions
Spring 2003 Blessed Beginnings Field Placement, North Manchester, IN. (Early Childhood)
● Ongoing observation of classroom management and facilitation of young children
● Performed child care duties
● Aided in classroom activities
Fall 2000-2003 Observer/Participant, Parnell Elementary School, Jackson, MI.
Ongoing observation of Reading Center and Resource Room
Fall 2002 Mary Raber School Special Education Field Placement, Columbia City, IN. (Grades 1-5)
● Ongoing observation of special education environment
● Worked one on one observing and recording students ability levels
● Performed Practice Standardize Test on individual students
Fall 2002-2003 Akron Tutor Program, Akron Elementary School, Akron, IN. (Grade 3)
● Performed one on one reading assistance
● Implemented strategies for comprehension of reading material
● Developed organizational skills
● Assisted students with subject related concerns
Fall 2001-2002 Partners in Learning, Manchester Elementary School, N. Manchester, IN. (Grades 2-6)
● Assisted students with subject related concerns and questions
● Interacted with students in a informal educational setting
Spring 2001 South Whitley High School Special Education Department Practicum Placement, South Whitley, IN. (Grades 9-10)
● Provided assistance to students on subject related concerns
● Ongoing observation of classroom management and facilitation of students
● Worked one on one or in small groups with students
Spring 2001 Reading Coach, Manchester Elementary School, N. Manchester, IN. (Grades 2-6)
● Performed one on one reading assistance
● Developed strategies to assist students reading abilities
● Tutored basic elementary mathematics
● Enhanced organizational skills
Spring 2001 Substitute Paraprofessional, Parnell Elementary School, Jackson, MI. (Grade 3-4)
● Lead small groups sections
● Taught decoding and comprehension skills
Fall 2000 Manchester Elementary Field Placement, North Manchester, IN. (Grade 2)
● Lead small group exercises in reading or other various hands on activities
● Ongoing observation of classroom
Honors and Activities: Who's Who Among College Students, 2005
National Dean's List, 2002
Students Education Association, 2000-2004
Various volunteer participation through Office of Volunteer Services
Accompany in numerous musical ensembles