645 Charlie Court Apartment 2-A
Portage, Michigan 49002
(269) 760-8026
To teach in a school where I will be an integral part of an educational team, of which I am a positive and proactive member. To work in a district that continuously strives to improve itself by supporting the professional development of its staff.
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Majors: English and Theater
Endorsement to Bachelor of Arts in Education, November 2005
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Minor: Elementary Education
Michigan Provisional Certification:
English and Speech K-12
Elementary K-5 all subjects
Elementary K-8 all subjects; self-contained
Teacher, January-June 2000
Edgewood Elementary School, Muskegon Heights Public School District, Muskegon Heights, Michigan
Instructed high-energy sixth graders in spelling, reading, and language arts. Developed and implemented hands-on activities and exercises to academically motivate students. Collaboratively worked with other professionals in my building and team-taught.
Intern Teacher, August –December 1999
Instructed active eleventh graders in English and ninth through twelfth graders in the art of Theater. Employed various learning techniques based on individual and group needs, as well as objectives. Maintained a positive and successful environment through consistency, flexibility, and understanding.
Analyzed, interpreted and presented academic material from a variety of subjects to students of various ages and backgrounds.
Guest Instructor/Director, June-August 1997
Trained students in the multiple aspects of Theater and facilitated accompanying activities. Prompted students to create their own project and execute the performance of that project. Coordinated a showcase of talents through which the students displayed their projects for family and friends.
Guest Instructor, January-April 1996
Collaborated with fellow guest instructors to incorporate Theater into the classroom. Designed and developed exercises to familiarize the students with theatrical concepts. Encouraged the students to come up with exercises of their own.
Pre-Intern Teacher, August-December 1995
Invented and executed hands-on activities for students. Assisted teacher in daily classroom procedures.
Academic Advisor, August 2000-Present
Motivate, encourage and guide students from entry into the university through graduation. Advise them of what courses to schedule for their chosen program of study. Assist them in fulfilling both program and university requirements. Advise for over 46 programs.
Activity Coordinator/Director, June-August 1998; June-August 1999
Planned and collaborated activity schedules. Motivated and encouraged students to complete academic responsibilities. Directed hands-on activities. Assisted with activities directed by fellow coordinators/directors.
Recreation Leader, June-August 1998; June-August 1999
Planned and carried out recreational activities. Coordinated field trips and activities around lunch schedule. Integrated both physical and mental activities into program. Encouraged children to participate in a variety of community events. Supervised both summer youth employment workers and grandparent helpers.
Office Clerk, September 1993 – April 1998
Assisted with student record keeping and maintenance of files. Supplied students with important information about Western’s Elementary, Secondary and Special Education programs.
Unit Director, May-August 1997
Coordinated counselor schedules. Distributed medicine to campers. Maintained unity and harmony in the unit through mediation. Maintained a record of the campers’ whereabouts. Prompted campers to get involved in various campus wide events. Resolved parental concerns. Served as a support element for other unit directors and staff. Ensured both the physical and mental health of cabin counselors and campers.
Camp Counselor, May-August 1996
Established cabin rules. Maintained harmony between campers. Resolved parental concerns. Maintained a record of campers well being. Communicated with both campers and parents to ensure the most positive camping experience possible for all.
University Academic Advising Council Member, 2000-Present
APA – Administrative Professional Association Member, 2000-2002
Women’s Theatre Board Member/Advisor, 1997-1999
Zimmerman Hall Floor Representative, 1997
Zimmerman Hall Cultural Diversity Representative, 1996
Children’s Theater Tour Performer, 1996
Ackley/Shilling Hall Cultural Diversity Representative, 1995
Credentials and letters of recommendation available from
Western Michigan University
Career & Student Employment Services
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008
(269) 387-2745