Resume
RACHEL M. TREMBLEY
897 N. Maple Grove Rd., Apt 204, Boise, ID, 83704
[email protected] (email if requesting phone number)
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a 6-12 secondary teaching position in a public school system, where I can foster students’ growth in literacy, while promoting the value of education to all students. I am also willing to participate in extra-curricular academic activities such as book clubs, study groups, Saturday School, and homework clubs.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Education, December 2008
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo MI
GPA 3.02
Major: Secondary Education English Minor: Secondary Health Education
CERTIFICATION
Michigan Secondary Provisional Certificate (Highly Qualified)
6-12 English (BA) 6-12 Health (MA)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Intern Teacher August-December 2008
Davis Jr. High School, Utica Community Schools Sterling Heights, MI
Instructed and assisted with four sections of seventh grade English and one section of seventh grade Literacy. Incorporated four key English Language Arts subjects into weekly student-centered cooperative learning stations to assist in development of higher level thinking skills. Modified and accommodated assignments and assessments for students with learning disabilities. Maintained a positive learning environment by establishing and maintaining clear and consistent expectations for student behavior with assistance from the behavior book grade level discipline program. Planned and implemented various lessons which met multiple Michigan Seventh Grade English Language Arts Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCE).
Pre-Intern Teacher January-April 2007
Lakeview Middle School, Battle Creek Public Schools Battle Creek, MI
Observed and assisted English as a second language students in an eighth grade English and Health classroom. Worked individually with struggling readers and writers on word recognition and grammar usage and mechanics. Developed and implemented a “Vocabulary Word of the Day” program.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Owner/Designer - GeekGlam & ResistMe February 2009-Present
http://www.GeekGlam.etsy.com
http://www.ResistMe.etsy.com
Designed and created unique upcycled crafts using old computer components. Used organizational skills to list and sell items. Performed sales transactions and maintained records of purchases. Maintained a prompt, courteous, professional level of customer service.
GOAL – 21st Century Tutor February 2009-Present
Whitney Elementary, Boise Public Schools Boise, ID
Aided educators in an after school tutoring program for students in grades fourth through sixth. Incorporated activities with an Art/English foundation into weekly lessons. Worked individually with students requiring extra homework assistance. Participated in fun and school appropriate outdoor activities.
Substitute Teacher January-April 2008
Kalamazoo Public Schools Kalamazoo, MI
Taught a variety of subjects and classes to academically and socially challenged students in grade levels K-sixth. Followed and performed instructional obligations left by teachers. Provided feedback on student progress and daily activities.
Intramural Sports Office Assistant January 2005-April 2008
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
Supported intramural sports staff by performing tasks such as answering phones, making phone calls to players, revising scoring information, and using technology to update player registration and information. Used organizational skills to file player and team information correctly. Performed sales transactions and maintained records of purchases. Maintained a prompt, courteous, professional level of customer service.
Unit Assistant June - August 2003
Assistant Pool Director June - August 2004
Assistant Program Director June - August 2005
Girl Scouts of Macomb County Otsikita Council Columbus Twp., MI
Worked with other staff in a team-oriented environment. Led groups of girls ages 5-16 in age-level appropriate activities that encouraged learning through hands-on activities based in science, math, music, arts, writing and physical education. Planned, organized, and executed all-camp activities for 250-300 women five nights a week. Administered swim tests and assigned swim levels to staff and campers on a weekly basis. Developed relationships with girls and parents that fostered communication and understanding.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Infant, Child and Adult CPR, 2008
First Aid, 2008
ACTIVITIES
National Council of Teachers of English, 2009
Winner - WMU Portfolio Contest, 2008
6+1 Traits of Writing Professional Development, 2008
Davis Jr. High “Bookaneers” Book Club, 2008
Deans List, 2007-08
Michigan Council for Teachers of English Conference, 2007
FIT Certification, 2007
First Year Experience Seminar Student Leader, 2006
Fall Welcome Ambassador, 2006
IM Sports Assistant, 2005-08
Garneau/Harvey Hall Council, 2003-04
Campus Activities Board, 2003-04
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Proficient using Microsoft Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Blackboard, Email, Blogs, and Wikispaces. Experience using Microsoft Excel.
INTERESTS
Photography, Travel, Cooking, Reading, Backpacking, Camping, Star Gazing, Postsecret, Antique Stores, Project 365, Upcycling
References available upon request.
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