Jennifer M.

Dyke
4971 Rich St. Allendale, MI 49401 (616) 822-8103 Email: jennifer.dyke@arbor.edu
Website: jdykeprofile.weebly.com

Objective
To obtain a position as a full time elementary teacher where I can best utilize my skills and abilities in
order to help students grow and achieve.

Certification
Michigan Elementary Education (K-5) 2014
Special Education L.D. (K-12) (To be Determined)
American Red Cross Adult and Child CPR/First Aid 2013
Michigan Literacy Progress Profile (MLPP) Certified for Grades Pre-K-3 2013

Education
Bachelor of Arts:
Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI Graduation November 2014
Elementary Provisional K-5 all subjects (K-12 all subjects self-contained classroom) Pending
SPECIAL EDUCATION L.D. (SM) K-12
- Cumulative GPA: 3.85

Professional Teaching Internship
K-8
th
grade Special Education: Allendale Christina School Winter 2014-2015
11050 64th Ave. Allendale, MI 49401 (616.895.5108)
Cooperating Teacher: Rachel Seinen (rseinen@allendalechristian.com)
University Supervisor: Karen Woods (karen.woods@arbor.edu)
(To be determined)

1
st
/2
nd
grade split classroom: Allendale Christian School Fall 2014
11050 64th Ave. Allendale, MI 49401 (616.895.5108)
Cooperating Teacher: Julie VanOordt (jvanoordt@allendalechristian.com)
University Supervisor: Dale Linton (dale.linton@arbor.edu)
Responsible for teaching 19 students in a split classroom setting: 11 first graders, 9 second
graders
Maintained an orderly learning environment focused on positive management practices
Implemented Daily 5, CAF, Battle Creek Science, Handwriting Without Tears, and Words Their
Way
Collaborated with and developed communication with education professionals, students, and
parents
Attended staff meetings and grade level team meetings to work together and plan units
Attended training workshops for Nurtured Heart and M.A.I.S.A. writing units




Site-based/Field Experience
Western Middle School, Jackson MI: 6
th
grade Special Education Spring 2014
Paragon Charter Academy, Jackson MI: K-5 Special Education Fall 2013
Western Middle School, Jackson MI: 8
th
grade Special Education Spring 2013
Paragon Charter Academy, Jackson MI: 1
st
grade Fall 2012

Other Instructional Experience
Substitute teacher at Allendale Christian School 2014
3
rd
and 5
th
grade
Respite Care Summer 2014
Worked with two girls with severe Autism who were both non-verbal
New Hope School & Orphanage, Busia, Uganda Summer 2013
Taught teacher training sessions and children at school in Uganda
CASE (Center for Autism Spectrum Enrichment) mentor , Spring Arbor, MI 2013
Worked one-on-one with student with Autism and coached through life skills
Assistant Teacher of Sunday school class at Spring Arbor FMC, Spring Arbor, MI 2011-2013
Prepare, plan, and help lead the class
Spring Hill Camps, Evart, MI Summer 2011-2012
Served as a Special Needs Counselor for ages 7-21
Teacher Aide for a 3
rd
grade class, Park Elementary School, Hudsonville, MI 2009-2010
Tutored, answered questions, and helped the teacher
ESL Tutor, Rusk CRC, Allendale, MI 2008-2009
Taught Spanish speakers English in a one on one setting
GEMS girls club Counselor in Training, 1
st
Allendale CRC, Allendale, MI 2008-2009
Assisted the counselor and mentored 3
rd
grade girls

Other Work Experience
Spring Arbor University Dinning Services 2012-2014
Prepare food and run cash register at campus dinning option
Motmans Greenhouses and Orchards, Grand Rapids, MI 2006-2012
Oversaw peers on re-arranging houses, planting, and watering

Volunteer Experience
Castaway Club Young Life Camp, Detroit Lakes, MN Summer 2010
Learned to work well with others while serving teens in the dining hall
Woodleaf Towne Young Life Camp, Challenge, CA Summer 2009
Served in the dining hall, got to know campers, and shared my story with whole camp

Cross Cultural Experience
New Hope Orphanage & School, Busia, Uganda Summer 2013
Taught teachers and students, built relationships, and painted murals
Free Orphan Academy School (FOAS), Kampala Uganda Summer 2013
Worked with school to learn about education in Uganda and taught math lessons
Spring Arbor Cross-Cultural Trip, Uganda Summer 2013
Studied the cultural of Uganda including: education, religion, politics, and economics
Paradise Bound Ministries, Chimaltenango, Guatemala 2006 & 2008
Work on mission team to build houses, give medical clinic, and bond with families

References

Julie VanOordt, 1
st
/2
nd
grade teacher, Allendale Christian School

(616)
jvanoordt@allendalechristian.com


Rachel Seinen, Special Education teacher, Allendale Christian School

(616)
rseinen@allendalechrstian.com


(Add more- to be determined)