| IVORY TOWER |
1234 Academy Avenue
Michigania, MI 48001
313-555-1234
itower@email.com
OBJECTIVE
A position teaching English at the secondary level; interested in coaching track.
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| EDUCATION
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| The University of Michigan-Dearborn |
Dearborn, MI |
| Bachelor of Arts |
May 2005 |
| Graduating with high distinction |
G.P.A.: 3.8 |
Major: English
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Minor: History |
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HONORS & AWARDS
UM-Dearborn Chancellor's Scholarship
CERTIFICATIONS
State of Michigan Secondary Provisional
Endorsements: English (BA); History (CC)
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| EXPERIENCE IN TEACHING
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| Lakeland Township High School |
Lakeland, MI |
| Substitute Teacher |
09/06-present |
- Substitute on a short and log-term basis at the primary and secondary levels for a district with demographic characteristics of a large urban center.
- Teach every major academic and vocational discipline; instruct in special needs
- Tailor behavioral management strategies to needs of individual classes.
- Create enrichment activities for classrooms when teacher plans have been completed.
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| Student Teacher, 9th English & 10th American Literature |
01/06 - 04/06 |
- Planned and instructed units and daily lesson plans for four classes
- Emphasized the importance of writing skills and development of interpretive thought through journaling and feedback.
- Incorporated current events in all classes to establish a sense of relevancy.
- Contributed to an in-service day by presenting a student teacher's perspective on mentoring.
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| PRACTICA EXPERIENCE
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| South High School |
Groveland, MI |
Ninth Grade English
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09/05 |
- Observed and assisted with general grammar lessons.
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Perry Middle School |
Dearborn, MI |
| 8th Grade Language Arts |
03/05 |
- Observed and participated in language arts instruction.
- Tutored individual students on vocabulary building and improving reading skills.
- Volunteered to assist with layout of magazine featuring student prose, poetry and art work.
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| COACHING EXPERIENCE
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| Lakeland Township High School |
Lakeland, MI |
| Head Coach, Girls' Track and Field |
09/06-present |
- Served as event official or school representative at all track meets.
- Coached members of the track team.
- Provided feedback and support after individual and team events.
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| Assistant Coach, Girls' Track and Field |
09/03-08/06 |
- Assisted the head coach with training the students
- Monitored and recorded statistics of the team.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
President, State Special Olympics Organization, 2004
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Organization |
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Vice President, UM-Dearborn Association of Educators
The National Council of Teachers of English
National Education Association |
| SPECIAL SKILLS |
| Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, Publisher, Photoshop, and PageMaker |
| Languages: Spanish |
CREDENTIALS AND REFERENCES
Career Planning and Placement - Reference Letter Center
3200 SAB, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316 |