LOUISA R.

STEADMAN
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
192 Ashley Ave. Apt. A | Charleston, SC 29403 | (843)-476-0728 | louisas843@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
To begin my professional career as an elementary educator by integrating my enthusiasm and talent for
learning and teaching with students in order to provide quality education.
EDUCATION
Claflin University Orangeburg, SC 2014-2017
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
GPA: 3.91

Technical College of the Lowcountry Beaufort, SC 2011-2014

Associate of Arts, 2014
Beaufort, SC

HONORS AND AWARDS

Claflin University: Elementary Education Highest GPA Award, The Deans List Fall 2015-2016,
Presidents Honor List Spring 2014-2015, Presidents Honor List - Fall 2014-2015, National Society of
Leadership & Success Inductee , South Carolina Tuition Grant, South Carolina Life Scholarship, Pi Lambda
Theta Honors Society

EXPERIENCE
Mellichamp Elementary Orangeburg, SC Jan 2017-April 2017
Student Teacher
Taught and prepared lesson plans for mathematics, science, English language arts, and social
studies
Worked with students in small groups to enhance cooperative learning
Attended professional development seminars
Practiced and optimized classroom management strategies
Claflin University Career Development Center - Orangeburg, SC Jan 2016-Jul 2016
Intern
Assist in planning and organizing graduate school tours
Assist students in developing resumes and senior packets
Demonstrate professionalism and act as a role model for undergraduate students
Provide good customer services to students who enter the Career Center, directing them to
appropriate personnel
Provide administrative support, including filing, producing correspondence, process general
mailings
Organize and prioritize assignments and coordinate a variety of tasks
The National Professional Development Program Orangeburg, SC 2014-2016
Research Assistant
Prepare lesson plans
Teach effective communication skills
Assist English Language Learners (ELLs) in developing literacy and content knowledge
Teach English grammar, writing, reading, speaking and listening skills and accent reduction

City Java & News - Beaufort, SC 2010-2014

Assistant Manager/Barista
Assisted in the operation and management of a coffee house attached to an award winning boutique hotel
Hired, trained and scheduled staff
Prepared craft espresso beverages, pastries and sandwiches
Ensured customer satisfaction
Attended coffee classes at Lowcountry Coffee Roasters, Charleston SC
Purchased all products used and sold in the coffee house

LEADERSHIP
National Professional Development Research Assistant Claflin University
Pi Lambda Theta - Education Honors Society Member Claflin University

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong writing and oral communication skills
Strong ability in working with English Language Learners (ELLs)
Leadership
Critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills
Adaptable to managing multiple assignments or tasks
Goal driven while maintaining a positive climate
Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

REFERENCES
Available upon request