Tanna M.

Myers
4222 Maybee Road, Lake Orion MI 48359
248.860.8905 (C)
myersta@mail.gvsu.edu

Objective
To grow in my learning as an educator by student teaching in an elementary classroom where I can
contribute to the success of each student.

Education
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY | ALLENDALE, MI | 2013-PRESENT
· Major: Education
· Major: Group Social Studies
· Minor: Elementary Certification
MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL | BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI | 2009-2013
· Rigorous academic college prep curriculum
· Member of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
· Member of Ambassador Club and Friends of the Earth
· Member of Junior Varsity Softball Team as a freshman, sophomore, and junior

Related Work Experience

TEACHER ASSISTANT | JANUARY 2018 – PRESENT
West Godwin Elementary
3546 Clyde Park Ave, Wyoming, MI 49509
· Responsibilities include assisting cooperating teacher in the classroom. Designing lesson plans to teach
children in small and large group activities. Greeting parents and children, assisting with parent teacher
conferences.
CHILD CARE PROVIDER | OCTOBER 2015 – DECEMBER 2017
Rainbow Child Care Center
11272 Edgewater Drive, Allendale, MI 49401
· Responsibilities included care of the health and well-being of children ages 6 weeks – school age,
greeting parents and children, feeding of children, overseeing naptime, reading to children, singing
songs, and providing daily feedback to parents. Also included creating weekly lesson plans
corresponding to the theme of the month.
TUTOR FIRST GRADE STUDENT | WINTER/SPRING 2017
West Godwin Elementary School
3546 Clyde Park Ave, Wyoming, MI 49509
· Responsibilities included tutoring two first grade students in reading. Designing lesson plans and
assessments specially developed to fit each child’s learning style.
TUTOR SECOND GRADE STUDENT | FALL 2015
Sibley Elementary School
943 Sibley Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
· Responsibilities included tutoring one second grade student in mathematics by developing lesson plans
that met the child’s specific need.
CHILD CARE PROVIDER | JUNE 2015 – SEPTEMBER 2015
Lil’ Peoples Place
6475 Waldon Center Drive, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346
· Responsibilities included care of the health and well-being of children ages 10 months – 18 months,
greeting parents and children, feeding of children, overseeing naptime, reading to children, singing
songs, and providing daily feedback to parents.
SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD CARE PROVIDER | SEPTEMBER 2011 – AUGUST 2015
The Arc of Oakland County
1641 W. Big Beaver, Troy MI 48884
· Responsibilities included in-home care for autistic child.

Other Work Experience

FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEE | AUGUST 2013 – AUGUST 2015
The Connection
100 Common, Allendale, MI 49401
· Responsibilities included preparation of food, serving guests, and maintaining dining area.
SNACK SHOP SPECIALIST | MARCH 2014 – AUGUST 2015
Oakhurst Country Club
7000 Oakhurst Lane, Clarkston, MI 48348
· Responsibilities included preparing and serving food, inventory, cashier, and customer relations.
FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST | SEPTEMBER 2010 – APRIL 2011
St. Joseph Church
715 N Lapeer Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362
· Responsibilities included answering phones, greeting walk-in guests, and other assigned tasks.

Community Outreach and Skill Summary

· Volunteered as leader/chaperone for Young Neighbors in Action (YNIA) mission trip in Green Bay, WI
2016
· Volunteered as a station and group leader for Vacation Bible School 2007-2015
· Participated in Project People annually for one week, serving those in need in Lake Orion, MI. 2009-
2013
· Attended Rainbow Youth Conference leadership courses February 2012 and 2013
· Active participant/leader of St. Joseph Youth Group 2009-2013
· Hosted carnival for special needs children and adults, St. Joseph Church 2012
· Taught second grade catechism class at St. Joseph Church 2011
· Volunteered for Young Neighbors in Action (YNIA) for one week. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016

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Awards and Recognition
THERESA MAXIMUS DUCHEMIN AWARD
· Graduate who exemplifies a spirit of active self-giving service; commitment to the poor; and daring
response to cultural realities and global issues.
Marian High School 2013
YOUTH IN SERVICE APPRECIATION AWARD
· Recipient of award for countless hours of service provided to the poor and vulnerable, as well as
commitment to Christian service through church.
Birmingham Youth Assistance/Birmingham Optimist Club 2013

References
AMANDA K. MCCREIGHT
Rainbow Child Care Center
11272 Edgewater Drive
Allendale, MI 49401
(Work) 616.892.3824
Supervisor, 2015-2017

MELISSA ROHN
Mother of special needs child
5223 Timber Ridge Trail
Clarkston, MI 48346
(Cell) 248.904.3456
2011-2015

KATHY GALBRAITH
Youth Group Director
596 Tanview Drive
Oxford, MI 48371
(Cell) 248.931.1937

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