Laura Felosak

22728 Foxmoor, Drive, Novi, Michigan 48374 Home: (248) 347-1669 Cell: (248) 767-4192 E-mail: lfelosak@umich.edu Online Portfolio: lfelosak.weebly.com EDUCATION
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Bachelor of Science in Education GPA 3.802 University Honors Award University of Michigan, Ann Arbor April 2012

2009-2012

CERTIFICATIONS
Provisional Secondary Certificate Endorsements in Biology and Chemistry (DA & DC) CPR/AED for the Profession Rescuer Expires June 2018 Current

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Guest Teacher, PESG, Canton and Northville, MI November 2012-Present Directed students of differing skill levels through daily lesson plans in variety of science classrooms (Geophysical Science, Chemistry, Biology, and Forensic Science) Prepared and taught weeklong lesson plan on the circulatory system in Biology classroom Long-term Substitute Teacher, Canton High School, Canton, MI August-October 2012 Organized and carried out unit lesson plans in Honors Biology classroom, incorporating multiple forms of representation Presented class curriculum and met parents at school open house Provided extra assistance and review opportunities for students through use of lunchtime review sessions, class website, and email correspondence Attended weekly department meetings, focusing on aligning state standards with instructional activities Participated in weeklong professional development program which centered on differentiating instruction Student Teacher, Plymouth High School, Canton, MI Winter 2012 Assembled and implemented a weeklong Ecology unit using Backward Design Designed several lessons in which online cell phone polls were used to engage students and provide instant feedback Responsible for five classes (Planning and teaching 10th grade Biology while co-planning and co-teaching 10th grade Honors Biology) Participated in the school community by attending staff meetings, professional development, chaperoning field trips, and attending student extracurricular activities

Pre-Student Teaching Intern, Tappan Middle School, Ann Arbor, MI Developed chemistry demos to incorporate into an original three-day acid/base unit plan Co-planned and co-taught a variety of lessons revolving around life and earth science topics Observed student learning as a class and in small groups provided one-on-one assistance to students during in-class activities

Fall 2011

Honors Biology Pre-Student Teacher, Plymouth High School, Canton, MI Winter 2010 Designed and taught Plant Reproduction lesson using a constructivist approach to learning Studied school culture and effectiveness of pedagogy through in class observation and student interviews Shadowed one student to better understand a typical school day Administered verbal quizzes to lab groups Visited neighboring classrooms to observe teaching techniques used in high school Biology and Chemistry courses Letters to Success Tutor, Willow Run High School, Ypsilanti, MI Prepared and lead student through ACT preparatory lessons. Assigned and reviewed weekly ACT preparatory homework with student. In-Class Volunteer, University of Michigan Idea Institute, Ann Arbor, MI Assisted instructors with lessons about earth science, energy, and sustainable energy Facilitated small group discussions Helped lab groups construct solar car models Winter 2009

Summer 2009

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Lifeguard, Lakewoode Parkehomes, Novi, MI Administered first aid to injured patrons Maintained order on pool premises Performed locker room, pool, and pool deck maintenance duties Managed chemical levels and pool pump Receptionist, Correll and Associates CPA Firm, Southfield, MI Greeted clients Answered and transferred incoming calls Sorted mail and filed paperwork 2008-2011

2005-2008

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & ACTIVITIES

Circle K Volunteer, 2010-2011 Womens Glee Club, Winter 2010 Captain of IM Innertube Waterpolo Team, 2009-present Classroom observer at Northville High School, 2009 K-Grams Pen Pal & volunteer, 2009 University of Michigan Fencing Club, Fall 2008