Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Fall 2019 – Summer 2020
Master of Arts Degree, Teaching and Curriculum
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Fall 2014 – Spring 2015
Teaching Certification and Graduate Coursework Researched and studied dialogic learning practices Strategized classroom management techniques for positive and efficient environments
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Fall 2013 - Spring 2014
Bachelor of Arts Degree: English Major/TESOL Minor Michigan State University Overseas Study: London, England
CERTIFICATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI May 2015
College of Education, Secondary Teaching Certification Certified in English and TESOL
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
High School English Teacher Fall 2017 - Present
Clarkston High School, Clarkston, MI Create and teach lessons aligned with the Common Core State Standards for 10 th and 11th grade classrooms Differentiate instruction, modify, and accommodate lessons for all students Implement a variety of innovative teaching strategies to engage students Build positive relationships with students for strong classroom management Proactively manage parent relationships Maintain an exceptionally high degree of professionalism while interacting with staff and administrators Participate in all Professional Development meetings/activities
High School English Teacher Fall 2015 – Spring 2017
Heritage High School, Saginaw, MI
High School ESL Teacher Fall 2016 - Present
Heritage High School, Saginaw, MI Teach students with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds Create and teach lessons with an emphasis on various reading and writing techniques Implemented Anita Archer’s REWARDS Writing Program INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
8th Grade English Language Arts Fall 2014-Spring 2015
Hayes Middle School, Grand Ledge, MI Created unit, weekly, and daily lesson plans Led classes, introduced concepts, and monitored progress through formative and summative assessments Graded and provided feedback on student assessments Exposed to and implemented Mechanically Inclined by Jeff Anderson Implemented the use of Cornell Notes throughout a literature unit to provide reading strategies to students
PRE-INTERNSHIP FIELD EXPERIENCE
Preparation for College Writing Spring 2014
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Taught students with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds Created and taught lessons emphasizing different writing techniques Conferenced with individual students to discuss their writing
7th Grade English Language Arts Fall 2013
Bath Middle School, Bath, MI Conducted whole classroom grammar instruction Observed and analyzed classroom procedures, content material, and management
9th-12th Grade ESL Fall 2013
East Lansing High School, East Lansing, MI Taught students with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds Guided students in grammar instruction and reading strategies Observed a variety of literacy strategies for English Language Learners
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Yearbook Adviser Fall 2017 - Present
Clarkston High School, Clarkston, MI
Softball Coach Spring 2012 - Present
Clarkston High School, Clarkston, MI Heritage High School, Saginaw, MI Okemos High School, Okemos, MI
Basketball Coach Fall 2017 - Present
Clarkston High School, Clarkston, MI Oxford High School, Oxford, MI
Multicultural Club Adviser Fall 2016 – Spring 2017
Heritage High School, Saginaw, MI Facilitate weekly meetings Facilitate Multicultural Club Show