Adam Spencer Rohde

English Educator

“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be ignited.”

-Plutarch

19634 Swan Creek Rd. • Merrill, MI 48637

Phone 989-513-3012 • E-mail rohdeada@gmail.com
Adam S. Rohde
19634 Swan Creek Rd. 989-513-3012
Merrill, MI 48637 rohdeada@gmail.com

Professional Objective
To obtain a full time teaching position in a secondary English Language Arts classroom.
I am also interested in becoming involved with coaching and other extracurricular activities.

Teaching Qualifications
• English (BA) ● Social Studies (RX)
• History (CC) ● Political Science (CD)

Education
Fall 2009 – Spring 2010 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Teacher Certification Program
Fall 2004 – Spring 2009 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts
Major- English Minors- History, Political Science

Teaching Experience
September 2009 – Year-Long Teaching Internship
April 2010 Everett High School, Lansing, MI

• Constructed meaningful relationships by working individually

with students on a daily basis
• Developed and implemented original and adapted lesson plans
for two sections of Honors American Literature and one section
of general American Literature at the 10th grade level
• Created and implemented unit plans for American Literature
within the district's curriculum and standards, including units
for The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and the Harlem
Renaissance
• Organized a creative writing workshop that allowed students to
create their own short stories by taking part in the writing
process (prewriting, drafting, editing, revising, final draft)
• Organized, implemented, and chaperoned a field trip for 85
sophomores in cooperation with Michigan State University
• Continually reflected and adapted teaching strategies based
upon my students' understanding
• Varied lessons and assessments to meet the needs and learning
styles of students
• Assisted in assessment by developing comprehensive rubrics for
each assignment given
• Participated in parent/teacher conferences and preparing
midterm and final grades for students
• Maintained healthy relationships with parents and guardians
through e-mail, phone calls, and personal contact
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19634 Swan Creek Rd. 989-513-3012
Merrill, MI 48637 rohdeada@gmail.com

• Implemented multimedia presentations and lessons using film,

powerpoint, and internet projects
• Utilized record keeping software, including GradeQuick
• Immersed myself in the duties of an educator by attending
regularly scheduled department meetings, staff meetings, and
professional development sessions
• Invited students to make personal connections to class material
by relating early literary works to modern life
• Maintained high expectations of success for all students

September 2008 - Senior Year Field Experience

April 2009 Dwight Rich Middle School, Lansing, MI
• Spent four hours per week in an 8th grade English classroom
• Analyzed classroom procedures, content, and management in
order to enrich my own technique
• Taught grammar mini-lessons on a weekly basis to help students
develop and improve their writing skills
• Had regular practice assessing and evaluating student work

August 2006 - Junior Year Field Experience

December 2006 Hill Alternative High School, Lansing, MI
• Spent two hours per week in an alternative English classroom
• Observed classroom management strategies and lesson
presentation of an experienced English teacher
• Helped a diverse population of students with class work and
other tasks

Teaching-Related Work Experience

November 2008 - Substitute Teacher
Present P.E.S.G./P.C.M.I.
• Duties include managing classrooms at the secondary level,
implementing lessons left by the teacher, and assisting students
with their work

Teaching-Related Volunteer Experience

September 2008 - Reading Tutor
November 2008 Michigan State University, Lansing, MI
• In cooperation with my English class and the English Language
Center at MSU, I worked with a student from the Middle East to
help improve his reading ability of the English language. Duties
included developing lessons and implementing strategies to try
and improve skills in vocabulary and reading comprehension
Adam S. Rohde
19634 Swan Creek Rd. 989-513-3012
Merrill, MI 48637 rohdeada@gmail.com

September 2004 - Tutor

November 2004 Black Child and Family Institute, Lansing, MI
• Spent two hours per week tutoring elementary and middle
school aged children in an urban setting. Duties included
helping students with class work, reading skills, and other
educational activities as part of an after school program

Coaching Experience
January 2011- 7th Grade Boys Basketball (Assistant Coach)
March 2011 Merrill Middle School Club Sports, Merrill, MI
• Helped coach a group of 7th grade boys during their Winter
basketball season. Duties included helping run team practices
and coach in games (including trips to other schools for away
games). Coaching was a voluntary activity that required about 8
hours per week committed.

Honors and Awards

Fall 2006 and Dean's List, Michigan State University
Spring 2009

Professional References
Jennifer LeRoy Christina Berchini
Mentor Teacher Field Instructor/Ph. D. Student
Everett High School Michigan State University Department
3900 Stabler St. of Teacher Education
Lansing, MI 48910 Phone: 732-895-4456
School: 517-755-4547 berchini@msu.edu
Cell: 517-285-8420
landonj1@msu.edu

Carlin Borsheim-Black Jennifer Niedzielski

Instructor/Ph. D. Student Instructor/Ph. D. Student
Michigan State University Department Michigan State University Department
of Teacher Education of Teacher Education
Phone: 517-862-1368 Phone: 269-598-7811
carlinborsheim@gmail.com niedzie6@msu.edu