Heather Bartman

616-890-1769 ebayersmh@yahoo.com 1654 Lincoln St. NW Marne, MI 49435

Skills
Enthusiastic and supportive of student growth and learning Tolerant and flexible to different situations Genuine interest in students individual strengths and needs

Education
Bachelor of Arts in English, with emphasis in Secondary Education Second Major: Spanish Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI GPA: 3.628 Deans List every semester Celas Maya Spanish School
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala Over 200 hours of one-on-one tutoring in Spanish Lessons on the Mayan culture and calendar Cultural experiences traveling around Guatemala Lived with a host family and learned a lot about Guatemalan food

Expected: Winter 2014

JuneJuly 2013

ISA- International Studies Abroad JanuaryMay 2012 University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain Took a semester of classes taught in the Spanish language: Spanish Culture, LatinAmerican Culture, Panorama of Spanish Literature, and Cervantes/Quijote Numerous cultural trips to visit rich historical sites and interact with the culture. Lived with a host family and was immersed in the language. Associates in Arts with MACRAO Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, MI GPA: 3.713 Deans List every semester Academic Support Center Tutor Graduated 2010

High School Diploma Graduated 2008 Calvin Christian High School Kendall College of Art & Design- University Portfolio Scholarship for $12,000 Michigan Promise Scholarship Track & Field, Varsity Letter in Cross Country

Experience
Student Teaching September 2013-Present Bartman 1

Union High School, Creative Writing and 12th Grade English Teaching 6 classes a day and developing leadership skills. Teacher Assistant January- May 2013 Coopersville Middle School, 6th Grade Writing and Grammar Assisting the teacher in classroom design and facilitating class discussions. Working with students 1:1 and in groups, helping students realize their potential. Learning how to maintain a strong student teacher relationship. Bilingual Clerical Assistant & Tutor for the Yo Puedo Program July 2012-June 2013 Leonard Street Counseling Center, A Branch of Cherry Street Health Services Support with the design and implementation of the prevention program Yo Puedo which serves over 125 Hispanic youth annually from the Grand Rapids Public School System. We work with organizations such as the Hispanic Center. Assist with field trips to colleges and other activities and acting as a role model to get students involved in the community and to establish rewarding academic and life goals. Academic Tutor September 2010-May 2011 Shawmut Hills Elementary School, Grand Rapids, MI Helped students gain the skills necessary for reading, writing, and comprehension. Also worked after-school hours on special projects. Academic Support Center Tutor January 2009May 2010 Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, MI Tutored students in English and Spanish with the development of writing, reading, and speaking skills. Taught students how to become well-organized and successful students.

Work Experience
Part-time Secretary, and fill-in for vacations and special projects Jack Dykstra Excavating, Walker, MI Secretarial duties Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and QuickBooks 2008-Present

Other Certifications
First Aid Certified, CPR/AED Certified

Community Involvement
Supervising Children for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren August-Present St. Andrews Episcopal Church- 1025 3 Mile Road NE, Grand Rapids I am responsible for watching children from elementary to middle school during the support sessions that occur once a month. Teacher- Believe 2 Become Dream Explorers Summer Program 2011 Bartman 2

The Vietnamese American Association of Michigan I was responsible for my own class of 2nd grade Vietnamese students and we worked on the development of Math and Reading skills. Tutor- Valencia, Spain January-May 5, 2012 Tutored English to Spaniards: Juani age 21, Monica & Ana age 11 Teacher - Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy Taught economics to 7th graders on Fridays for five weeks.

Activities
Reading, Grand Valley Writing Club, Intervarsity of GVSU, soccer, church youth group, photography, song-writing and poetry.

References
Shawn Harding 6th Grade Writing and Grammar Teacher Coopersville Middle School 198 East Street, Coopersville, MI 49404 (616) 997-3441 sharding@capsk12.org Angel Rodriguez, MA, CPC Yo Puedo Coordinator Leonard Street Counseling Center 1400 Leonard Street NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505 (616) 954-1991 ext. 193 angelrodriguez@cherryhealth.com Patti Warmington, MA, CPC Director of Health Promotion Leonard Street Counseling Center 1400 Leonard Street NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505 (616) 954-1991 ext. 184 pattiwarmington@cherryhealth.com Jack Dykstra Owner Jack Dykstra Excavating Inc. 3677 3 Mile Road NW Walker, MI 49534 (616) 453-4827 Bartman 3

office@jackdykstra.com

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