Objective: To foster students' passions for the acquisition of knowledge pertaining to French
Education
Grand Valley State University; Allendale, MI August 2020 - Present
- Master's in School Counseling, 4.0
Grand Valley State University; Allendale, MI Completed April 2018
- Graduate Teaching Certificate Program, 4.0
- Emphasis: Secondary French and Biology
Alma College; Alma, MI Graduated April 2015
- Majors: Anthropology, Biology, and French
- Magna Cum Laude, 3.7
- Studied abroad; Rennes, France Fall 2014
- Master's in School Counseling, 4.0
Grand Valley State University; Allendale, MI Completed April 2018
- Graduate Teaching Certificate Program, 4.0
- Emphasis: Secondary French and Biology
Alma College; Alma, MI Graduated April 2015
- Majors: Anthropology, Biology, and French
- Magna Cum Laude, 3.7
- Studied abroad; Rennes, France Fall 2014
Related Employment
Jr/Sr. High School French Teacher, Rudyard Area Schools; Rudyard, MI September 2018 – Present
- Develops and executes effective lesson plans in the areas of biology, food and nutrition, French, and yearbook
- Creates a positive, encouraging, and inclusive classroom atmosphere to maximize student engagement and success
- Establishes positive student relationships to promote inclusivity and instill the value of life-long learning
- Maintains accurate records of attendance and grades in a timely manner
Substitute Teacher, Edustaff; Greater Grand Rapids, MI February 2016 - Present
- Assumed assignments in various schools and districts while staying friendly and engaged with students
- Remained flexible for office staff use in other areas of the school
Senior Resident Assistant, Alma College Student Life; Alma, MI August 2014 - May 2015
- Supervised a team of nine Resident Assistants and collaborated with a Hall Director in administrative duties
- Coordinated with others to plan and execute training for Resident Assistants on campus
- Continued to perform duties of a Resident Assistant
Resident Assistant, Alma College Student Life; Alma, MI August 2012 - April 2014
- Administered support and conflict mediation while maintaining confidentiality in a hall of 16 to 18 residents
- Enforced college policy in a dorm of approximately 200 residents and cooperated with nine co-workers
to organize dorm-wide events
- Certified in QPR, Safe Zone, and College Positive Volunteer training
- Develops and executes effective lesson plans in the areas of biology, food and nutrition, French, and yearbook
- Creates a positive, encouraging, and inclusive classroom atmosphere to maximize student engagement and success
- Establishes positive student relationships to promote inclusivity and instill the value of life-long learning
- Maintains accurate records of attendance and grades in a timely manner
Substitute Teacher, Edustaff; Greater Grand Rapids, MI February 2016 - Present
- Assumed assignments in various schools and districts while staying friendly and engaged with students
- Remained flexible for office staff use in other areas of the school
Senior Resident Assistant, Alma College Student Life; Alma, MI August 2014 - May 2015
- Supervised a team of nine Resident Assistants and collaborated with a Hall Director in administrative duties
- Coordinated with others to plan and execute training for Resident Assistants on campus
- Continued to perform duties of a Resident Assistant
Resident Assistant, Alma College Student Life; Alma, MI August 2012 - April 2014
- Administered support and conflict mediation while maintaining confidentiality in a hall of 16 to 18 residents
- Enforced college policy in a dorm of approximately 200 residents and cooperated with nine co-workers
to organize dorm-wide events
- Certified in QPR, Safe Zone, and College Positive Volunteer training
Relevant Experience
Student Teacher, Union High School; Grand Rapids, MI January 2018 – March 2018
- Designed and taught lessons that interest and challenge students in either French or human anatomy
- Implemented classroom procedures and policies in order to support students
- Continued to develop relationships with students to nurture their passion for school
Student Assistant, Union High School; Grand Rapids, MI August 2017 – December 2017
- Assisted in a French I and human anatomy classroom 3 days a week
- Created handouts and delivered lesson plans relevant to students and their discipline
- Forged relationships with students in order to create an environment in which students could thrive
Teacher Aide; Rennes, France September 2014 - December 2014
- Helped in a French classroom exposing children to a native English speaker
- Designed and taught lessons that interest and challenge students in either French or human anatomy
- Implemented classroom procedures and policies in order to support students
- Continued to develop relationships with students to nurture their passion for school
Student Assistant, Union High School; Grand Rapids, MI August 2017 – December 2017
- Assisted in a French I and human anatomy classroom 3 days a week
- Created handouts and delivered lesson plans relevant to students and their discipline
- Forged relationships with students in order to create an environment in which students could thrive
Teacher Aide; Rennes, France September 2014 - December 2014
- Helped in a French classroom exposing children to a native English speaker
Professional Development
World Language Curriculum Review Team
START
Fire-Up Conference
Calvin Terrell Workshop
START
Fire-Up Conference
Calvin Terrell Workshop
Honors
Lambda Alpha, Anthropology Honorary
Deans List, Alma College Fall 2012, Winter and Fall 2013, Winter 2014, Winter 2015
Deans List, Alma College Fall 2012, Winter and Fall 2013, Winter 2014, Winter 2015
*References will be sent upon request*