Lucas A. MacArthur
1137 1/2 Stella Rd.
Longview, WA 98632
406-214-7008
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, and Human Sciences
The University of Montana Missoula, MT 2006 - present
Concentration in Mathematics
Expected graduation: December 2011
Elementary Content GPA: 3.29
General Studies
Lower Columbia College Longview, WA 2004 - 2006
Certifications
CPR/First Aid
Certified in Missoula Montana, 2007 - present
Lifeguard certified CPR/First Aid in Missoula Montana, 2007 - 2011
Recognitions
ETS Recognition of Excellence
Praxis II June 2011
- Achieved a score that ranks in top 15% of previous test takers
Teaching Experience
Elementary School Field Work
The University of Montana Missoula, MT 2008 - present
J.A. Wendt Elementary, fall semester 2011
- Student taught in a fifth grade class of 34 students
- Organized Lessons, evaluated teaching effectiveness and educational progress
- Displayed affective classroom management skills
Lowell Elementary, spring semester 2010
- Worked with a class of 30 4th grade students with different learning styles and needs
- Motivated students to be active participants in a learning environment
Rattlesnake Elementary, fall semester 2009
- Developed better reading and writing skills for a group of 8 third graders in class setting
- Created lesson plans using children’s books
Learning and Beyond Preschool, fall semester 2009
- Gained experience working with students with special needs
Lowell Elementary, spring semester 2009
Introduction to Education
Lower Columbia College Longview, WA 2006
Completed 90 hours of class time at Rose Valley Elementary
- Provided help for students that were having problems with mathematics
- Chaperoned 5th grade class on an O.M.S.I. (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) overnight field trip
E.S.L.
Lower Columbia College Longview, WA 2004 - 2005
- Taught a class of 20 to 30 English as a Second Language students, from the ages of 18 to 40
- Worked individually with students trying to learn to speak English
Related Experience
Water Polo Coach
Mark Morris high School Longview, WA 2011 - Present
- Volunteered time to assist in the development of high school water polo club
- Arranged work outs, and game plays with head coach
- Gathered information on players in order to direct training toward each individuals needs
- Took junior varsity team to state competition
Water Polo Club
The University of Montana Missoula, MT 2006 - 2010
- Started and ran the water polo club at the University of Montana
- Built workout/practice routines and coaching
- Worked with the pool manager to get practice times
- Learned how to organize games and tournaments
Lifeguard
University of Montana Missoula, MT 2008 - 2010
- Watched over pool activities, swim meets, lap swims, recreational swim times, and swim lessons
Swim Instructor
University of Montana Missoula, MT 2008 - 2009
- Taught 8 to 30 year old students how to swim, and feel comfortable in the water
Volunteer Tutoring
Lower Columbia College Longview WA 2004 - 2006
- Assist students in the GED program with homework, and any other school related problems
Professional Organizations
MEA/MFT:
Joined in 2010
