Alexa VanBrocklin

Cell: Upon Request Address: Upon Request E-mail: vanbroca@mail.gvsu.edu

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