(248) 953-3521 francis.monica1@gmail.com monicanfrancis.weebly.com Professional Goal: Secure employment for the 2014-2015 year as a secondary social studies teacher
Education: Bachelor of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science: Social Science Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 05/13
Certifications: Secondary Social Studies Education
Professional Experience: Student Teacher- Howell Public Schools- Highlander Way Middle School, Howell, MI 08/13-04/14 Designed lessons based on GLCES and district targets Differentiated daily lessons based on individual class needs Analyzed student data achievement Collaborated with colleagues in my subject area Co-taught with a special education teacher Participated in IEP and 504 meetings, staff meetings, professional development, planned learning communities, and parent-teacher conferences Facilitated safe classroom communities Modeled proper manners and respect
Student Intern Conference for Social Studies- Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 12/13 Evaluated research with a fellow intern on the benefits of kinesthetic learning Presented our findings to all the social studies interns of 2013- 2014
Chippewa Middle School- Okemos Public Schools, Okemos, MI 10/12-04/13 Assessed objective based assignments Assisted with small groups of students Taught mini lessons to practice my teaching
MacDonald Middle School- East Lansing Public Schools, East Lansing, MI 09/11-12/11 Assisted students one-on-one Interpreted appropriate reading strategies
Lansing Eastern High School- Lansing Public Schools, Lansing, MI 02/10-04/10 Observed teacher-student interactions in the classroom Generated hypotheses of how social economics affect learning
Work Experience: Royal Oak Day Camp Counselor- City of Royal Oak, Royal Oak, MI Present-08/14 Supervise children in daily activities Maintain a safe environment for everyone
Substitute Teacher- Professional Education Services Group, Livingston County, MI. 08/13-Present Carried out substitute lesson plans to instruct class Encouraged students to do their best work through teacher absence Structured class like a normal day
Leadership: Sigma Delta Tau Sorority, Executive Board Secretary 2011- Michigan State University. 01/11-12/11 Maintained order during weekly chapter meetings Recorded chapter meeting minutes each week Mediated communication between position chairs and the chapter Volunteer Experience: Track and Field Home Meets- Highlander Way Middle School 04/14-05/14 I helped run the home track meets as a fill in coach when needed, a timer, and score keeper.
College/Sorority Philanthropies - Michigan State University Sigma Delta Tau 09/09-05/13 Sigma Delta Tau participated in fundraising events to support: Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA), Women for Women International, Jewish Women International, and the American Cancer Societys Relay for Life.
Awards: Sister of the Year- Sigma Delta Tau Sorority 08/11-05/12 References and letters of recommendation available upon request