TAWNEE BRODIE

4955 Newberry St. Wayne, MI 48184

(810) 399-6466 · tkotarsk@umich.edu

CERTIFICATIONS
MICHIGAN STANDARD SECONDARY CERTIFICATION
Grades 6 – 12, Endorsement in Integrated Science (DI) – Expected June 2019

EDUCATION
EXPECTED AUGUST 2019
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATIONAL STUDIES WITH SECONDARY CERTIFICATION
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN – ANN ARBOR, MI
GPA: 4.0/4.0

JUNE 2013
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY – PORTLAND, OR
GPA: 3.8/4.0

ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK
MAY 2017-APRIL 2019
ASTRONOMY, CALCULUS, PHYSICS
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE – ANN ARBOR, MI

SEPTEMBER 2017-APRIL 2018

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, BIOCHEMISTRY
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – YPSILANTI, MI

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
SEPTEMBER 2018 – PRESENT
STUDENT TEACHER, BIOLOGY & ACCELERATED BIOLOGY (9TH – 10TH GRADE)
WAYNE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL – WAYNE, MI
 Investing in getting to know the students, the school, and the community
 Fostering a relationship- and student-centered learning environment in order to teach responsively and
to serve the needs of all students
 Developing lessons (including science demonstrations, laboratories, and presentations) for 9th – 10th
grade biology students that align with Next Generation Science Standards
 Establish rapport with students, parents and critical family members while attending to professional
expectations and standards
 Implement on-going assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional practices and routines in
helping students meet learning objectives
 DECEMBER 2018 – PRESENT
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, EDUSTAFF, WAYNE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL – WAYNE, MI
 Provide classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans
 Create an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the grade level
 Maintain a safe and orderly environment
 Maintain established routines of the school and classroom procedures
 Communicate effectively with students, teachers and administration

JULY 2018
TEACHING INTERN, MATH (7TH GRADE), SCARLETT MIDDLE SCHOOL – ANN ARBOR, MI
 Developed and executed team-based lesson plans that accommodated diverse students
 Use fundamental ideas of Developmental Design to create a respectful and positive classroom
environment
 Worked with low-achieving students

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AUGUST 2016 – AUGUST 2017
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, RELEVAR HOME CARE AND SERVING SENIORS – MOUNT
CLEMENS, MI
 Managed company’s websites and social media accounts.
 Assisted with marketing-related projects as well as Human Resources and accounting duties.
 Managed the creation, design, and implementation of the re-branding of Serving Seniors to Alivity Care
Advocates.

DECEMBER 2015 – AUGUST 2016

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, AEROTEK (FOR GENERAL MOTORS CO.) – WARREN, MI
 Utilized problem-solving, conflict resolution, and customer service skills to negotiate satisfactory
resolutions for General Motors customers and dealerships.
 Comprehended and appropriately responded to written demands or requirements as dictated by the
Better Business Bureau, state agencies, and attorneys.

OCTOBER 2014 – DECEMBER 2015

SENIOR ADVISOR, AEROTEK (FOR GENERAL MOTORS CO.) – WARREN, MI
 Utilized customer service and problem-solving skills in order to provide resolutions to customers and
General Motors dealerships for the purposes of maintaining and increasing customer satisfaction and
retention.

PERSONAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS

 Microsoft Office and Google Suite
 Leadership, management, and supervision
 Conflict resolution and problem solving
 Conservation, Environmental Sustainability, Hiking,
Backpacking, Camping, Gardening
 Interested in organizing after-school science
sessions to provide additional assistance for
students