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Objective:
To obtain a full-time Elementary
Teaching Position.
Education
2003-Present
Alma
College
Alma, MI
§ Pursuing
a B.A. in Elementary Education at Alma College. Graduation date: Fall 2007
§ Minor
in English
§ Minor
in Mathematics
1999 - 2003
Whittemore-Prescott
Whittemore, MI College prep
Teaching Experience
Student Teaching—3rd Grade
Elementary (January 2, 2007—April 20, 2007) Breckenridge Elementary,
Mrs. Cheryl Sklener (Cooperating Teacher)
§ Implemented
a positive discipline plan that promoted student responsibility, problem solving skills, and student accountability.
§ Used
small and large group activities to encourage social communicating, teaching, and understanding.
§ Developed
a thematic unit on simple machines around the major curriculum goals.
§ Created
hands-on activities for math, science, writing, and spelling.
§ Completed
lessons on various subjects including language arts, social studies, science, math, spelling, and reading.
§ Used
hands-on/minds-on experiences, and interdisciplinary teaching.
Practicums
(130 Hours). Observed classrooms
and taught lessons one-on-one, to small groups, and to the whole class. Grades, 2-5.
Ithaca North Elementary—3rd Grade (February 2004—February
2004), 2 hours of involvement.
§ With
a group of classmates we set-up a literature center and activities.
Hillcrest Elementary—3rd Grade, Ms. Kris Kemler (November
2005—December 2005), 40 hours of involvement.
§ Observed
teacher’s classroom management and lessons being taught.
§ Completed
and assessed lessons on various subjects and themes.
Hillcrest Elementary—2nd Grade, Ms. Teresa Richter—Special
Education (January 2005—March 2005), 8 hours of involvement.
§ Observed
teacher’s classroom management and lessons being taught.
§ Worked
with an Emotionally Impaired student.
§ Involved
with discipline and promoted student responsibility, problem solving skills, and accountability.
Ithaca North Elementary—5th Grade, Ms. Linda Koebert (January
2006—April 2006), 40 hours of involvement.
§ Observed
teacher’s classroom management and lessons being taught.
§ Completed
lessons and activities for math, science, social studies and language arts.
§ Duties
included organizing activities, and expanding interest in learning.
Vestaburg Elementary—2nd Grade, Ms. Ronda Judge (September
2006—December 2006, 40 hours of involvement.
§ Created
and implemented literature units on comprehension.
§ Developed
and used literacy box/tools in development of struggling readers.
§ Taught
lessons one-one-one, small groups, and to whole class.
§ Completed
lessons on various children’s books and themes.
Volunteer Experience
Alma College: Student Assistant Football
Coach 2004—Present
§ Organized
practices.
§ Coordinated
activities and stations to improve and develop players’ ability.
§ Provided
feedback to players to assist them in reaching their full potential.
Alma College: Football Camp Coach 2003—2007
§ Worked
with children of different ages. Coordinated activities and stations to improve and develop their ability.
Other Work Experience
Tawas Industries, Inc.—Assembly (May 2005—August 2005)
Supervisor: Larry Hughes (989) 362-0560.
§ Assembled
various air filters on the productions line.
Russell Canoes—Canoe Handler/Manager (May 1999-2004 and 2006-2006) Supervisor:
Robert Russell (989) 653-2644 or (989) 653-2690.
Transported canoes and people to destination. Managed fellow employees
and helped customers when needed.
Additional Qualifications
§ Proficient
in the use of computers and computer programs
§ Worked
with disciplinary programs: RTC (Responsible Thinking Classroom) which teaches students to develop a sense of responsibility
for their own lives and to respect everyone around them.
§ Professional
Memberships
o www.learnport.org
o www.teachers-teachers.com
Professional Goals
§ Commitment to be the best teacher for every child I have the opportunity to teach.
§ Maintain and continue with the most effective teaching methods by attending workshops, interacting with fellow
colleagues for advice, and learning new strategies from each class I teach. I will be a positive influence in the lives of my students, their families, and my fellow
teachers.
References
Mrs. Cheryl Sklener: 3rd Grade Cooperating Teacher.
Breckenridge Elementary School 515 Summit Breckenridge, Michigan 48615. School
Phone: (989) 842-3182 Home Phone: (989) 875-8502
E-mail: csklener@edzone.net
Dr. Janet Navarro: Student Teaching Supervisor. Elementary
Education Professor. Education Department, Alma College 614 W. Superior Street Alma, MI 48801. Cell Phone: (517) 281-1832
E-Mail: navarro@alma.edu
Ms. Kimberly Thompson: Breckenridge Elementary Principal.
Breckenridge Elementary School 515 Summit Breckenridge, Michigan 48615. School Phone: (989) 842-3182
E-Mail: kthompso@edzone.net
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