Courtney Simpson

18855 Innsbrook Dr Apartment 304

Northville, MI 48168
(734)-812-8636

http://simpsoncteachingportfolio.weebly.com/

EDUCATION
College of Education, Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Biological Sciences, Secondary Education
o Minor, Integrated Science Endorsement
o Graduated with honors
o Deans List
Study Abroad
Greece Contemporary Culture, Politics and Society

courtmsimps@gmail.com

Summer 2014

Summer 2012

CERTIFICATION
o State of Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate 6-12, All Sciences
o Anticipated April 2015
o American Red Cross Infant, Child, Adult AED, CPR and First Aid
o January 2015
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching
Fall 2014-Spring 2015
Renaissance High School | Detroit, MI
o Collaborated and cotaught with a team of an experienced teacher and intern for planning and executing
biology lessons and unit plans.
o Taught, worked with and supported the learning of students in whole group, small group and partner
scenarios.
o Utilized a variety of technologies in many lessons, including netbooks, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Prezi,
Google Docs, Youtube, etc.
Teacher Assistant
Fall 2013-Spring 2014
Williamston High School | Williamston, MI
o Gained skills in planning and teaching biology lessons for ninth and tenth grade biology students.
o Tutored various students in grades nine and ten on the subject of biology.
Student Athlete Tutor
Summer 2013
Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI
o Tutored various student-athletes in the subjects of science, sociology, math and public speaking.
o Gained skills working with different types of learners along with teaching techniques for different subjects.
International Student Tutor
Sep 2012- Dec 2012
Volunteer English Tutor Program | East Lansing, MI
o Privately tutored international students to help improve language proficiency integrate them socially and
give insight to American culture.
o Aided student in preparation for Teaching Assistant interview and successfully obtaining teaching position.
Service Learning Tutor
Jan 2012-April 2012, Sep 2012-Dec 2012
Eastern High SchoolEast Lansing High School
o Tutored 30+ students in the accelerated program to reinforce obtaining GED or diploma.
o Tutored 20+ students in biology and reading, gaining student-teacher communication skills, and building
necessary motivational abilities.
RESEARCH
Research Assistant
Educational Testing Service

Summer 2014

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Conducted research by observing various biology lessons of different teachers across the country. Then,
using scoring criteria, rated videos based upon the effectiveness teachers appeared to possess during
lessons.
Gained critical teaching skills, like classroom management, technological uses, lesson ideas, and content
knowledge.

AFFILIATIONS
Michigan State University Pompon Team
April 2010-Present
o Competed for four years at the collegiate level receiving four Collegiate High Kick Championships and two
Collegiate State championships
o Participated in yearly philanthropic endeavors including the MSU Teddy Bear Picnic, MSU Grandparents
University, the MSU JDRF Annual Walk and Special Olympics.
Executive Board, Secretary
April 2013 - March 2014
o Planned volunteer events, such as Special Olympics and JDRF Annual Walk, as well as managed team
attendance, informed team of necessary information and corresponded with different organizations.
o Acted as a team leader and mentor to fellow teammates.
Pangaea Educational Development
Aug 2011- May 2014
Member
o Brought awareness to the importance of education as a social justice through tutoring, volunteering, and
team building.
Kappa Delta Pi
April 2012-Present
Member
o Built important skills for the teaching workplace through workshops, volunteer activities and educational
events.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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o 31 Annual Educational Technology Conference
o Michigan State University, November 15, 2014
o Gained useful knowledge for integrating different aspects of technology in an educational setting.
o The Role of Teachers When Working With Depressed/Suicidal Students
o Detroit Public Schools, November 19, 2014
o Learned important strategies in the prevention and intervention of suicidal students and situations.
o GHS Label Elements and Safety Data Sheets Training
o Flinn Scientific, September 7, 2014
o Restorative Practices Training
o Black Family Development, August 26, 2014
o Gained skills in restorative justice and how to work effectively with students to build safe and
successful classroom communities.
AWARDS
o OSA Academic Excellence Award-- Awarded 2012
o Deans List
Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Summer 2013, Spring
2014, Summer 2014
o Graduated with Honors-- August 2014