Mara McAree

mara.mcaree@gmail.com

Objective To obtain an elementary teaching position where I will create a classroom

community allowing children to engage in their learning while attaining their personal goals.

Education -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI, completion April 2019
Graduate Teacher Certification – Elementary
Integrated Science

University of Burgos, Burgos, Spain, Fall 2014

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

Bachelor of Science, 2016
Majors: Psychology - Behavior Science and Spanish
Minor: Biology
Teaching Assistant - Child Psychology, Spring 2013

Related Experience ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Instructor
Mathnasium, Grand Rapids, MI, October 2015 – Present
● Tutor students grades K - 12 in Mathematics
● Work as a team with center staff to support student needs

Student Teacher/Teacher Assistant - 1st/2nd grade

Brookside Elementary School, Grand Rapids, MI, August 2018 – March 2019
● Collaborated with colleagues for lesson planning including Heggerty and GoMath
● Assessed student reading using Fountas & Pinnell
● Differentiated lessons for a variety of learners

Long-term Substitute Teacher - 3rd grade

Hesperia Community Schools, Hesperia, MI, August 2016 – December 2016
● Developed and delivered lessons using Making Meaning and My Math
● Followed school’s Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports program

Substitute Teacher
EDU Staff, Kent and Newaygo County – 2014 - 2017
● Executed lesson plans in K - 6 classrooms
● Maintained classroom management

Language and Literacy Intern

Northeast Middle School, Comstock, MI, 2015 - 2016
● Delivered reading lessons to individuals and groups of 6-8 grade students
● Administered various reading assessments

English Classroom Assistant

Rio Arlanzon Elementary, Burgos, Spain, October 2014 - December 2014
● Supported students with their independent work
● Reinforced teacher-led lessons
Professional Development -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED April 2019

 Google Certified Educator Level 1 April 2019

 Fire-Up Conference March 2019

Allendale, MI

 The Trauma Informed Teacher Training 2018

 Technology Showcase Training 2018

 Google Classroom Training 2018

 Fire-Up Conference October 2018

Grand Rapids, MI

 Building a Better Humanity October 2018

 Smartboard Technology Training 2018

 Go Math! Training August 2018

 Nerd Camp Michigan July 2018

Parma, MI

 Fall Science Update, Presenter Nov. 2017

Allendale, MI

 Michigan Council for Exceptional Children, Presenter March 2016

Grand Rapids, MI

Other Experience ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Shift Leader Cashier
Biggby Coffee Wesco, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI Fremont, MI
September 2017 – March 2019 May 2015 – August 2015

Senior Shift Leader Assistant Manager

Tropical Smoothie Café Y’opa Frozen Yogurt
Grand Rapids, MI Portage, MI
February 2016 – September 2016 October 2012 – July 2014

Crew Member Youth Worker

Coldstone Creamery Centro Romero
Grand Rapids, MI Chicago, IL
August 2015 – February 2016 January 2012 – April 2012