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
Blue Springs, Missouri
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
Blue Springs, MO
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
Blue Springs, Missouri
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