Management State University
Resume:
EVAN P. JORGENSEN
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EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI September 2009 May 2010
Teacher Certification Program
Completed 12 graduate study credits towards a Master s Degree
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI August 2005 May 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Teaching Major: Elementary Education
Teaching Minors: Environmental Studies, English
Birkbeck College, University of London, London, UK June 2008 August 2008
Study Abroad Program
Teaching Focus: English Literature
CERTIFICATIONS
K-5 All Subjects
6-8 Environmental Studies, English
CPR & First Aid
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Environmental Educator and Facilitator September 2010 Present
Walled Lake Outdoor Education Center, Commerce Township, MI
Provide outdoor education opportunities for children and adults
Facilitate adventure challenge course and team-building activities
Personalize lessons and GLCE benchmarks to each incoming class
At-Risk Mathematics Intervention Teacher October 2010 Present
State Road Elementary, Fenton, MI
Meet with Tier II groups to teach mathematical concepts and collect data
Established foundation for at-risk math using Response to Intervention (RTI)
Co-plan with all building teachers in order to personalize K-5 math curriculum
Compile formative student RTI assessment data through the AIMSweb system
Michigan State University Year-Long Internship, Fifth Grade September 2009 May 2010
Bennett Woods Elementary School, Okemos, MI
Performed all teacher responsibilities
Developed and demonstrated classroom management skills
Facilitated students one-on-one, in small groups, and as whole class
Worked with At-Risk and ESL students to improve math and reading skills
Stimulated parent relationships through daily interaction, conferences, and newsletters
Incorporated technology into my teaching through SMART Tools and interactive activities
Independently designed and taught units in all subject areas according to fifth grade curriculum
Elementary Field Experience September 2008 April 2009
Fairview Elementary School, Lansing, MI
Observed and implemented classroom management skills and techniques
Built class website and blog in order to become interactive with parents and family
Planned lessons and activities for all subject areas according to second grade curriculum
WORK-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Technical Intern in Education January 2007 June 2010
Center for Teaching and Technology, Michigan State University
Teach, implement and develop technologies such as websites, blogs, wikis and class management
software
Create, edit and publish audio and video projects for classroom and project use
Responsible for overall technical maintenance of MSU College of Education
Camp Counselor June 2006 August 2007
YMCA Camp Copneconic, Fenton, MI
Worked with children ages 5-13 in outdoor educational settings
Planned daily activities according to weekly themes
Interacted positively with parents in order to provide security and safety for their children
CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS
2009 Michigan State University s Educational Technology Conference November 2009
SmartBoard Use in the Classroom
Presented a professional lecture and workshop on SmartBoard use in the classroom
MSU College of Education Undergraduate Experience Promotional Video August 2009
Director / Editor / Videographer
Created video shown and given to all incoming Freshman seeking a degree in Education at MSU
Grandparents University at MSU July 2009
Getting the Most of Your Digital Photography; Using Wikis to Track Family History
Developed and presented technology workshops for program attendees
2008 Michigan State University s Educational Technology Conference September 2008
Podcasting in the Classroom
Presented workshop on Podcasting development and classroom implementation
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Web 2.0 and Educational Technologies
Proficient in creating, editing and customizing blogs, wikis, mapping, online photo editing, podcasting,
as well as Smart Technologies such as SmartBoard and Smart Software
Audio / Video
Expert in advanced audio and video editing and tedious post-production processes in editing
applications for all operating systems [Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Windows Movie Maker, Audacity, etc.]
Web Design
Talented and qualified in web design practices in a multitude of applications [Dreamweaver, etc.]
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum Support Training (MEECS) February 2011
Special Education and Inclusion Conference January 2010
Big Zoo Lesson December 2009
MSU College of Education Technology Conference November 2009
Teachers & The Law October 2009
Bridges out of Poverty with Dr. Ruby Payne August 2009
Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education Conference October 2008
HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Michigan State University Phi Beta Delta International Honors Society 2008 2010
Michigan State University Dean s Honor List 2008 2009
MSU Undergraduate Bioethics Society Outreach Officer 2007 2008
REFERENCES
Sally Labadie
Lansing Area Elementary Intern Coordinator
Teacher Education
116 T Erickson Hall
E-mail: ********@***.***
Lyle Thomas
MSU Field Instructor
5588 Lakeview Drive
Perry, MI 48872
E-mail: *********@**********.***
Jim Banas
Collaborating Teacher
Kinawa Middle School
1900 Kinawa Drive
Okemos, MI 48864
E-mail: ***.*****@*************.***
Dianna Long
Collaborating Teacher
Bennett Woods Elementary School
1199 Mizzen Road
Okemos, MI 48864
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