Laura Rinehart

lauramary98@gmail.com

Laura Rinehart
lauramary98@gmail.com PROFESSIONAL GOAL: As a Spanish educator, I integrate Culture, Communication, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities daily into my classroom while providing an enriching and authentic language learning experience for students. EDUCATION: Michigan State University: East Lansing, MI Masters of Educational Technology Michigan State University: East Lansing, MI Bachelor of Arts Degree: Spanish Major/TESOL Minor HIGHLY QUALIFIED: Spanish (FF): Spanish Language, Grammar, and Culture ESL (NS): ESL Classes, Sheltered Instruction University of Virginia Overseas Study: Valencia, Spain 5 month immersion study abroad program Dakota High School: Macomb, MI 2007 2004 2012 - Present 2008

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Clarkston Junior High School August 2009 Present Clarkston, MI ! Plan and teach communicative and authentic lessons for Spanish I and II. ! Integrate technology into the classroom. ! Create a positive and productive learning environment. ! Modify assignments and assessments for special education students. ! Prepare students linguistically and culturally. ! Maintain professional relationships with parents, colleagues, and administration. ! Sponsor of Spanish Club and Student Council Club. ! Attend MiWLA conference yearly and other professional development courses. Dwight D. Eisenhower High School August 2008 May 2009 Shelby Twp., MI ! Planned and taught communicative lessons for Spanish I and II. ! Created a positive and productive learning environment. ! Modified assignments and assessments for special education students. ! Integrated technology into the classroom. ! Prepared students linguistically and culturally. ! Used native and heritage speakers for authentic learning experiences. ! Maintained relationships with parents, colleagues, and administration.

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Involved with Spanish Club. Trained professionally and proctored ACT and MME test.

Broad Fellowship at Phoenix Multicultural Academy June-July 2008 Detroit, MI ! Taught lessons focused on reading and writing for a 5th grade English class. ! Helped students using MEAP materials. ! Worked with culturally diverse students. Broad Fellowship at Academy of the Americas June-July 2007 Detroit, MI ! Taught Math at a bilingual immersion middle school. ! Tutored students individually and in groups. ! Received professional development on Urban Education. Field placement at MacDonald Middle School January 2008 May 2009 East Lansing, MI ! Tutored ESL individually and in smalls groups. ! Coordinated lessons with enriching cultural classroom field trips. Field placement at Everett High School September 2007 May 2009 Lansing, MI ! Planned, taught, and analyzed several lessons for Spanish I and II. ! Circulated the classroom to help with activities and answer questions. ! Observed lessons and classroom management strategies. Field Placement at Dwight Rich Middle School September December 2006 Lansing, MI ! Observed lessons and classroom management strategies in a Social Studies classroom. ! Tutored individuals and small groups of students. TEACHER RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: Smart Teacher Smart Kid Learning Center ! Tutored elementary level students one-on-one. ! Performed secretarial duties. January 2008-May 2008

Tutoring ESL to Korean students September-December 2006 ! Tutored two elementary level Korean ESL learners. ! Created authentic and contextualized lesson plans that focused on reading and writing. Resident Mentor August 2007 May 2008 Shaw Hall, Michigan State University ! Increased my personal leadership and teamwork skills. ! Worked in a diverse setting where I encouraged MSU students to improve their character, personal well-being, community responsibilities, and working in multicultural situations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES: Michigan World Language Association Conference 2007 and 2008 ! Attended different sessions that promoted new language learning techniques. ! Connected with other World Language educators. HONORS AND MEMBERSHIPS: Margaret F. Lorimer Award, 2008 Michigan State University Deans List, 2004-2008 Study Abroad Scholarship, 2006 Mission Trip to Mexico, 2006 Hurricane Katrina Relief Helper, 2005 Service Learning and Civic Engagement Award, 2005 Dakota High School Student Government President, 2000-2004 Dakota High School National Honor Society Vice President 2003-2004 TECHNOLOGY TRAINING: ! Competent in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows XP. PERSONAL INTERESTS: My interests include traveling abroad and volunteering with my church. I enjoy learning about new and diverse Hispanic and Spanish cultures. I would be interested in assisting with Spanish Club, Student Government, National Honor Society, and Key Club. REFERNCES: Linda Schachinger Counselor and Spanish Teacher (586) 797-1362 linda.schachinger@uticak12.org Daniel Wagner Spanish and French Teacher (586) 797-1434 daniel.wagner@uticak12.org Anny Fritzen MSU Teacher Education Instructor (517) 648-5452 fritzena@msu.edu

"A different language is a different vision of life." Federico Fellini