Resume

Education

Doctoral Student Michigan State University 2012-2016 (expected)
- Educational Psychology and Educational Technology
Masters of Education Michigan State University 2009-Present
Michigan Secondary Certification Michigan State University 2005-2007

Teaching and Related Experience

School’s “Educational Innovator”
Master Teacher in Technology
Teacher mentor
Instructor Modern World History and Race/Class/Gender courses
Educator in a Nationally recognized private school
Affected student learning through application of cutting edge technologies and methods
Advisor: Guided group of students through academics, organization and management of daily school life.

Educational Consultant
Organized and ran a historical film project for teachers across the United States and Europe
Taught various American and European teachers how to create historical films in the classroom using various software and technologies
Advised Centropa on how to distribute and implement this information into their organization

Taught 10th through 12th grade social studies
Balanced and taught 5 different subjects including Non-Western History, Geography, Government, Civics, Economics
Facilitated student learning through application of a variety of technologies and methods
Adapted lessons and tests for students with special needs
Taught in a nationally and regionally accredited school system

Teaching Internships

Taught 8th Grade Social Studies in collaboration with my mentor teacher
Taught U.S. Government and U.S. History to 8th Graders of various ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds
Fostered units and lessons in areas of U.S. Government and U.S. History
Assessed student learning in U.S. Government and U.S. History
Adapted lessons and units for students with special needs
Collaborated with parents and faculty to improve student learning
Used various technologies to facilitate student learning including smart board technology
Assisted mentor teacher with Yearbook class
Became proficient in Jostens yearbook software and structure
Helped students layout and plan the school’s yearbook

Instilled U.S. History post 1868 to 10th and 11th grade students of lesser economic standings and backgrounds.
Enacted both one day and two-day lesson plans
Created both concept lessons and generalization lessons
Assessed student learning after each lesson

Other Related Experience

Head coach of multiple teams at various age levels.
Mentored and coached boys ranging from 5th-10th grade.
Combined with parents to assist boy’s schedules and learning
Held regular team and parent meetings to review results and overall player/parent satisfaction
Advanced to Division I of Michigan State Premier League
Won various in and out of state tournaments
Gained valuable experience in understanding and educating boys of various ages, and economic and social backgrounds

Assistant Coach for East Lansing Men’s Varsity team
Collaborated with head and other assistant coaches in working with 9th-12th grade boys
State Champions 2005

Presented on the use of Project Based Learning and Centropa.com’s place within that method of teaching.
Contributed and participated in professional development among 75 teachers from 13 different countries.

Viewed presentations on various areas of social studies education including, using technology and teaching cultures

Coached boys and girls in a week long overnight camp at Alma College
Acted as camp counselor in overseeing meals, practices, leisure activities, as well as daily time management and routines.

Worked one on one with boys and girls of various ages to advance specific soccer skills and conditioning techniques

Technology Proficiencies