ALEXANDER W.

KUIPER
Phone: (616) 304-8781 | Email: akuiper92@gmail.com | Website: alexkuiper.weebly.com | Twitter: @akuiper92
Address: 1325 Benjamin Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS & ENDORSEMENTS
December 2015
Michigan Elementary Teacher Certification (ZG)

Mathematics Endorsement (EX).

Integrated Science Endorsement (DI).
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification

OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

ESL Endorsement

Bourbonnais, IL
Expected April 2017

FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Minors: Mathematics & Integrated Science

Summa Cum Laude
GPA: 3.97/4.00

FIELD EXPERIENCE
STUDENT TEACHER
5 th Grade, Godfrey Elementary, Godfrey-Lee Public Schools

Grand Rapids, MI
Spring of 2015

Assisted in classroom of 27 students Demographics: 1 ELL, 2 IEPs in an urban and high poverty public school
district.
Implemented reading interventions with 6 LD and CI students using Reading Naturally.
Assessed students using DIBELS and PALS assessments.

TEACHER ASSISTANT
5 th Grade, Harrison Park Elementary, Grand Rapids Public Schools

Wyoming, MI
Fall of 2015

Lead taught 28 students Demographics: 14 - ELL, 2 - non-English speakers, 4 IEPs in an urban and high poverty
public school district.
Designed and taught Math, Literacy and Writing using the CCSS.
Implemented a successful and engaging interactive notebook for math, as well as a math workshop Zones in order
for differentiation.
Utilized a reading and writing workshop based on the work of Lucy Calkins.
Assisted in literacy interventions using an MTSS based on the REWARDS program and Marzanos 6 Step Process for
Building Academic Vocabulary.

TEACHER ASSISTANT
2 nd Grade, C.A. Frost Environmental Academy, Grand Rapids Public Schools

Grand Rapids, MI
December 2015

Grand Rapids, MI
Fall of 2014

Assisted in classroom of 25 students Demographics: 3 ELL, 5 IEPs in an urban and high poverty public school
district.
Planned and implemented math interventions.
Assessed students and helped design differentiation, modifications and accommodations in math instruction and
assessment.
TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
EduStaff

Managed a wide range of elementary classrooms ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade.
Worked with teachers to develop substitute-led lessons.
Assisted students in understanding material.
Worked primarily in Grand Rapids Public Schools.

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Native Language 2 nd Grade, Buchanan Elementary, Grand Rapids Public Schools

Grand Rapids, MI
September 2015 Present

Grand Rapids, MI
March 2014 May 2014

Instructed 26 native Spanish speaking 2nd grade students in a bilingual classroom.

Designed and taught lessons in English and Spanish aligned with Grand Rapids Public Schools curriculum, CCSS, and

GLCEs, including accommodations for non-native English speakers.

Assisted in assessing students through WIDA.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
PESG

Grand Rapids, MI
February 2014 June 2015

Managed a wide range of elementary classrooms ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade.
Worked with teachers to develop substitute-led lessons.
Assisted students in understanding material.
Worked primarily in Grand Rapids Public Schools.

GRPS LOOP ACTIVITY LEADER

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, MI
June 2013 July 2014

Led classes of 18-25 elementary students, grades K-5, in an after school program for Grand Rapids Public Schools, an
inner-city school system.
Assisted with homework, developed and implemented activities, such as arts and crafts, health and fitness, life skills
and academic based curriculum.
Provided instruction in both English and Spanish.

GRPS LOOP ACTIVITY LEADER

City of Grand Rapids Parks & Recreation

Grand Rapids, MI
February 2011 June 2013

Led classes of 18-25 elementary students, grades K-5, in an after school program for Grand Rapids Public Schools, an
inner-city school system.
Assisted with homework, developed and implemented activities, such as arts and crafts, health and fitness, life skills
and academic based curriculum.
Provided instruction in both English and Spanish.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
MUSICAL THEATER PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Lee Public High/Middle School

Designed, built and painted set pieces.

Assisted in creating and choreographing actors movements for acting and dancing scenes.
Provided mentorship in acting and vocal performance for multiple performers.
Was responsible for fifteen fifth grade performers involved in the musical.
Communicated with parents to schedule rehearsals and transportation for fifth grade performers.

3 RD GRADE SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER

LaGrave CRC

Grand Rapids, MI
September 2014 Present

Designed and executed engaging and age-appropriate lessons.

YOUTH EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEMBER

LaGrave CRC

Wyoming, MI
October 2015 Present

Grand Rapids, MI
November 2013 Present

Evaluated and developed curriculum for programs for children ages 2 through college age.
Assessed the effectiveness of programs, director, teachers and leaders.
Collaborated with a team of teachers, parents and pastors.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS

Engaging Students in Literate Activities. Liz Storey, Professor, GVSU. Fire Up! ITEC-WM (Oct. 19, 2015)
Teaching in the Digital Age. Ron Houtman, Ed.S., Ed. Tech. Consultant, Kent ISD. Fire Up! ITEC-WM (Oct. 19,
2105)
Connected Educators: What They Do Differently. David Britton, Superintendent, Godfrey-Lee Public Schools (Sept.
3, 2015)
Physical Activity & Wellness SPARK Training. Mary Hirt, 2003 NASPE Teacher of the Year, School Specialty
Physical Education & Wellness. (June 13, 2014)
Creating a Positive Environment. Anne King, MA SPADA. YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids. (June 9, 2014)
Working with At-Risk Students. David Blakeslee & Floyd Booker. Wedgwood Christian Services. (Sept. 23, 2013)
Brain Gym. Susan Owens, MS OTR. Michigan Brain Gym Consortium. (Aug. 29, 2013)
Be Nice: An Anti-Bullying Workshop. Christy Buck, Executive Director. Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan.
(Aug. 16, 2013).