PHILOSOPHY ________________ ___
Any teacher would tell you that they have a responsibility to those students they interact with on a daily basis. While this relationship is truly most important, I feel as though this responsibility carries far beyond the student. Teachers have a responsibility to the students’ parents, the school faculty and ultimately society. This great responsibility is at the core of why I chose this profession.
OBJECTIVE _________________ ___ Enthusiastic teacher, dedicated to the education of students, seeking challenging position.
EDUCATION _______ ________
Language Arts minor Oakland University, May 2004
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE ___________________________________________________ ____
Teacher (Sixth Grade/MS Science) Laurus Academy, Southfield, Michigan
Southfield 2007 - current
Teacher (Second Grade) Conner Creek Academy, Warren, Michigan
August 2005 – September 2007
Teacher Sylvan Learning Center, Troy, Michigan
September 2004 – August 2005
Student Teacher Cherokee Elementary, Clinton Township, Michigan
September 2003 – April 2004
EXTRA ACTIVITIES __________ ________
COMPUTER SKILLS __________________ ____
Any teacher would tell you that they have a responsibility to those students they interact with on a daily basis. While this relationship is truly most important, I feel as though this responsibility carries far beyond the student. Teachers have a responsibility to the students’ parents, the school faculty and ultimately society. This great responsibility is at the core of why I chose this profession.
OBJECTIVE _________________ ___ Enthusiastic teacher, dedicated to the education of students, seeking challenging position.
EDUCATION _______ ________
- Master of Education in Educational Leadership
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; Cum Laude
Language Arts minor Oakland University, May 2004
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Oakland University, May 2002
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE ___________________________________________________ ____
Teacher (Sixth Grade/MS Science) Laurus Academy, Southfield, Michigan
Southfield 2007 - current
- Provide clear objectives for students to ensure they are aware of what the task at hand is.
- Consistently check for understanding through the utilization of higher order level questions.
- Provide differentiated learning opportunities for students and develop alternative learning strategies to meet the academic needs of individual students.
- Develop and use a variety of strategies to engage all students in the learning process.
- Enforce behavioral management standards and involve parents in this process.
- Provide a classroom atmosphere that is conducive to learning.
Teacher (Second Grade) Conner Creek Academy, Warren, Michigan
August 2005 – September 2007
- Encouraged students to develop strong interpersonal and academic skills through dynamic group activities.
- Cultivated core strengths in Math, Science, Spelling, Language Arts, Social Studies and Life Skill lessons designed to prepare students for the Third Grade and beyond.
- Enriched academic areas of study by establishing link between lesson and students’ environment.
- Developed and enforced a behavioral management program designed to instill self-discipline and positive self-reward.
- Recognized and encouraged development of individual talents and strengths of students.
- Established a safe and friendly classroom, conducive to interactive and engaging learning exercises.
Teacher Sylvan Learning Center, Troy, Michigan
September 2004 – August 2005
- Worked with students on specific lessons based upon their needs.
- Taught students different concepts and encouraged them to achieve to the best of their ability.
- Recognized when a student was having trouble with a concept and adjusted their program accordingly.
Student Teacher Cherokee Elementary, Clinton Township, Michigan
September 2003 – April 2004
- Multiage Second/Third Grade Classroom wherestudents were taught according to ability.
- Partner Taughtwith another Oakland University student.
- Everyday Mathematics wastaught using games or other hands-on activities.
- Guided Reading where twelve Level Reading Groups were taught throughout the class. Vocabulary and story comprehension were heavily focused on daily.
- Tutored ESL students twice a week in an after school program.
- MLPPexperience
EXTRA ACTIVITIES __________ ________
- Private Tutor: assist Second Grade student with Math
- Academic Workshop: tutor Math after school
- School Improvement Committee: develop plan for school
- Fundraising Committee: raise extra funds for the school
- Marketing Committee: promote school throughout the community
- Certified pet as a therapy dog through the Dr. Paws program, in order to donate time at local hospitals.
COMPUTER SKILLS __________________ ____
- Effective application of current Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
- Effective application of PowerPoint and Internet Skills
- Experience with Instructional Systems Technology and Hyperstudio
