EMILY PRITZEL
Grain Valley
Summary
An idealist who focuses on finding the best solutions for all involved. At times a paradox: a diligent and methodical worker who also embraces creativity and can easily adapt to circumstances. Known in the department as someone who can be trusted and counted upon; someone who would advocate on behalf of teachers and students, even if means working twice as hard to do so. A teacher who cares deeply for students and builds meaningful connections with them.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Blue Springs High School
08.2017 - Current
- Taught Sophomore, English 2 World Literature and Junior, English 3 American Literature
- Co-taught Sophomore, English 2 World Literature with a Special Education teacher
- EOC After-School English Tutor - Spring 2018, Spring 2019, and Spring 2020
- Assessment leader/advocate for students who demonstrate dyslexic tendencies from 2021-2024
- Professional Development training received in but not limited to: co-teaching strategies, assessing dyslexic tendencies, educational technology/integration of technology in curriculum, English curriculum development, EOC and ACT question formatting/assessment feedback, and trauma informed care/education
English Department Head
Blue Springs High School
08.2022 - Current
- Represented English teachers in the department and advocated for allocated time for grading, scheduling preferences, book requests, and time for both large and small group collaboration
- Attended monthly Department Representative meetings
- Organized and shared supply orders, book counts, collaboration notes, curriculum, enrollment information, master schedules, and EOC/NWEA testing materials for the department.
- Communicated and collaborated with administrators, counselors, curriculum instructors, and English teachers across the district.
- Hosted and organized department meetings and social gatherings to share information, field questions, and promote community building amongst the department.
School Counseling Intern
Blue Springs School District
09.2021 - 12.2022
Paul Kinder Middle School (Fall 2021)
Chapel Lakes Elementary School (Spring 2022)
Brittany Hill Middle School (Fall 2022)
Blue Springs High School (Fall 2021-2022)
- Completed 600 hours of internship experience, 240 of which were direct contact hours with students
- Provided individual, person-centered counseling to a diverse range of students
- Provided psychoeducational counseling to small groups
- Implemented play therapy skills for individual counseling
- Engaged in consistent communication and consultation with both site and university supervisors
- Studied, followed, and implemented ASCA Code of Ethics in counseling practices at all internship sites
- Engaged in counseling professional development
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg12.2022
Bachelor of Art - Education
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg05.2017
Skills
Organizing and multitasking
Listening and advocating
Creative thinking and problem-solving
Disciplined work ethic
Collaborating and working with others
Modeling empathy, calmness, and composure
Affiliations
- Member of Missouri State Teachers Association (MSTA): 2016-Present
- Co-Sponsor of Blue Springs High School American Culture Music Club: 2022-Present
- Co-Sponsor of Blue Springs High School Pickleball Club: 2023-Present
- Sponsor of Blue Springs High School Youth Core: 2018-2019
- Assistant Cross Country Coach at Blue Springs High School: 2017-2018
- UCM Alpha Omicron Pi Alumna: 2013-Present (Philanthropy: Arthritis)
Timeline
English Department Head
Blue Springs High School
08.2022 - Current
School Counseling Intern
Blue Springs School District
09.2021 - 12.2022
English Teacher
Blue Springs High School
08.2017 - Current
Master of Science - Counseling
University of Central Missouri
Bachelor of Art - Education
University of Central Missouri