My career objective is to obtain a position in an inner city school district teaching grades K-3 which will allow me to utilize my early childhood minor.

1999-2001       Western Michigan University

Resident Assistant

n     Worked as an Resident Assistant for three semesters with incoming freshman

n     Participated in planning events for 56 residents as well as three dorm wide events

n     Worked with other R. A’s on projects.

n     Assisted in discipline procedures

2000-2001         Western Michigan University

2^nd Grade Reading Tutor/Class Mentor

n     Worked in a second grade classrrom at Parkwood-Upjohn Elementary

n     Participated in tutoring students in all subjects.

n     Helped the students with reading, writing, and English while integrating technology (digital cameras, computers, powerpoints, etc.

2001-2002         Western Michigan University                    Kalamazoo,  MI

1^st Grade Reading Tutor

n     Worked in a first grade classroom at Amberly- Portage Elementary.

n     Participated as a reading/writing tutor .

n     Created and taught a reading/writing lesson to the classroom.

2002                 Children’s Place  Learning Center              Kalamazoo, MI

Daycare Worker/ Toddler Room

n     Worked in a daycare setting twice a week in the toddler room..

n     Assisted in teaching the toddlers basic skills like eating with utensils, potty-training, etc.

n     Assisted in creating lessons, art projects, and songs for the toddlers.

2002                   New Genesis Headstart                          Kalamazoo, MI

Headstart Volunteer

§         Currently working in a headstart program in the Douglass Neighborhood.

§         Assisting with helping 4 yr olds learn how to acquire basic help skills ( eating, brushing teeth, going to the bathroom, etc).

§         Assisting with creating lessons that are suitable for preschool.

1998–present     Western Michigan University                     Kalamazoo, MI

n     In April 2002, I will receive my degree in Elementary Education.

n     Minors in English and Early Childhood Education.

n     College of Education Dean’s List for last three semesters.

Reading / Writing tutor for children, babysitting, reading, volunteering for charity functions. I enjoy working with others and especially children.  I also enjoy participating in events that emphasize multiculturalism. I was a part of the MLK day planning committee in 2000 and also a member of the Diversity Committee in high school for two years.