OBJECTIVE To motivate, engage, assess, and support students in a Student Teaching position of Secondary English Education, in establishing new experiences, gathering further knowledge, and enhancing my skills and passion to teach.
EDUCATION Undergraduate Grand Valley State University, Allendale Mi Degree: Bachelor of Arts Majors: English - Teaching, Education Minor: School Health Education Emphasis: Secondary Education College: Liberal Arts and Sciences Certication: CPR/AED/First Aid & HIV/AIDS Language: Latin
INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE Assistant Teaching Grand Rapids Public Schools Grand Rapids, Mi. English and Advanced English Westwood Middle 6th Grade Students Fall 2014 9 Weeks Volunteer West Michigan Refugee Education and Cultural Center Peer Support Intern Kentwood, Mi Low-Literacy Teacher Volunteer - Summer School Program Summer 2014 5th-12th Grade Students 155 hours Instructed Refugees on literacy skills and helped develop a sense of community
Lake Michigan Writing Project Eberhard Center Grand Rapids, Mi Aspiring reading and writing camp Summer 2014 6-8th Grade Students 16 hours Communicated one on one with students to help boost writing creativity
Harrison Park Middle School Grand Rapids Public Schools Grand Rapids, Mi College preparation Fall 2012 8th Grade Students 1 " hours Instructed students on what to expect in college and how to utilize a planner
TRIO Grand Rapids Public Schools Grand Rapids, MI Language Arts Fall 11-Winter 12 8th Grade Students 16 hours Illustrated writing, reading, and comprehension skills
Employment ELS Tutor Allendale, Mi. ELS Language Center Summer 2013 English Language Learners 55 hours Educated and encouraged students on their English grammar, usage, and comprehension
Held other employment in costumer service positions and lifeguarding
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Michigan Council of Teachers of English Ann Arbor, Mi Michigan State University Fall 2012
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES Abroad Spain: Teacher Assisting Ourence, Spain Faculty-Led program - EDI 331. EDF 310. and EDR 321 Fall 2014
John Cabot University Rome, Italy Shakespeare & Ancient Roman and Italian History Summer 2013
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Europe Germany, Austria, France, & Luxembourg Summer 2007
Domestic ELS Language Center Allendale, Mi Conversation Partner 2013 - Currently
GVSU Alternative Breaks Stilwell, OK Cherokee Nation Winter 2013
LEADERSHIP Gamma Phi Beta Sorority GVSU - Founder Historian & Safety and Wellness Consultant Fall 10 - Alumna 14
GVSU Panhellenic Council GVSU Treasurer, Secretary, & Executive Vice President Winter 12 - Fall 13
REFERENCES
Alexa VanBrocklin, 2 Jennifer Olson GVSU Professor 1 Campus Drive 290 Lake Superior Hall Allendale, MI 49401 (616) 331-3668
Joann Preston GVSU Professor 401C DeVos Center 401 Fulton St. W. Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616) 331-6210
Mykal Knight English Teacher Westwood Middle School 1525 Mt. Mercy Dr. NW Grand Rapids Mi 49508 (616) 819-3322