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EDUCATION

Michigan State University, Lansing, MI
Master of Arts in Education, Fall 2008- Present
Areas of Concentration: 
    Technology and Learning
    Science and Mathematics Education
Current GPA: 4.0

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Bachelor of Science in Education (Secondary), December 2005
Major: Mathematics (EX), 7-12
Minor: Earth Science (DH), 7-12
Overall GPA: 3.32

HONORS
Kappa Delta Pi, National Honorary Teaching Fraternity, Spring 2004-present
Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Fall 2001-Fall 2005
Colby Scholarship, Fall 2004-Spring 2005
Dean’s List, Fall 2002


TEACHING EXPERIENCE

      Alcona Community Schools, Lincoln, MI 
      Physical Science Teacher, January 2009-present
   
      Alpena Public Schools, Alpena, MI
      Short and Long Term Substitute, Home Bound Instructor, September 2006-January 2009

     Charlotte High School, Eaton Intermediate School District, Charlotte, MI
     Ninth grade Mathematics Teacher, January -June 2006 

     West Intermediate, Mount Pleasant Public Schools, Mount Pleasant, MI
     Earth Science student teaching experience, October-December 2005

     West Intermediate, Mount Pleasant Public Schools, Mount Pleasant, MI
     Mathematics student teaching experience, August-October 2005

     Northern High School Upward Bound Summer Program, Central Michigan University
     Daytime Mentor/Tutor, July 2005


AFTER SCHOOL INVOLVEMENTS
Varsity Cheerleading Coach, Alpena High School, May 2007- present
Junior Varsity Cheerleading Coach, Alpena High School, September 2006- May 2007
Partners Empowering All Kids (PEAK) after school program, September -December 2005
·         Assisted and tutored students on core subjects during ‘Think Tank’
·         Guided special needs students through developmental activities and worksheets
Volunteered to assist after school dances
Volunteered to assist basketball games


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Reading and Writing in All Subjects, Eaton Intermediate School District, January 2005
Assess with Success Conference, Gratiot and Isabella County RESD, October 2005
Math in Action Conference, Grand Valley State University, February 2005
American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety certified
American Red Cross Adult, Child and Infant CPR certified
Member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, September 2004-present
Member of the Michigan Education Association, Fall 2004- present
Volunteer Mentor for Girls in GEAR, Spring 2004


INVOLVEMENTS

Kappa Delta Pi, Spring 2004-present
·         Public Relations Chairperson, Spring 2005
Student Michigan Education Association, Fall 2004-Spring 2005


TECHNOLOGY

Geometer’s Sketchpad                                    SlimCalc
Graphing Calculators                                      Cabri Geometry
Microsoft Office and Works                           Apple Works
Moodle                                                            Calculator-Based Laboratory System