High School Customer Service
Resume:
DONALD R. BECK
Laingsburg, Michigan 48848
abpjdi@r.postjobfree.com
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To teach English at the senior high, middle school, or junior high
levels.
Professional interests include classic and contemporary literature, creative
writing, rhetoric, general communication arts, advanced placement English,
and/or drama.
Minor certification in world religions; seek to teach social studies,
including world cultures, world history, philosophy, ethics, and global studies.
Aspire to provide a rigorous, academic-oriented learning environment emphasizing
student-centered, cross-curricular, and critical-minded instruction.
Interested in working with students in extracurricular activities
including coaching academic clubs, class advising, student government, peer
mentoring, magazine and yearbook publication, drama clubs, and creative writing
organizations. School improvement teams, community outreach programs, and
other memberships also avidly desired., East Lansing,
Michigan
Post Baccalaureate of Arts in,
December 1996 May 1997
Emphasis: secondary education in English . Minor: comparative
world religions (social studies).
Extensive course work in numerous theories of reading, grammar, and writing
instruction, plus reflective teaching and English curriculum development.
Program included Master of Arts degree graduate course work focusing on
professional teaching practices, teaching diverse learners, and developing
learning communities--all with special emphasis in the language arts.
Met all Michigan Secondary Teacher Certification requirements.
Bachelor of Arts in, with high honor,
August 1996
Bachelor of Arts in, with high honor,
August 1992
Honors:
Cumulative college career GPA: 3.9.
College of Education GPA: 4.0
Dean's List, 90% of time in attendance
Michigan State University
Alumni Association Outstanding Student Academic Achievement Award,
1995
S.C. Lee Academic Scholarship, 1991 and 1992
Co-founder and vice-president, Michigan State University Poets & Writers
Guild, a registered student organization, 1995
Editor and co-publisher, Peninsulas, an annual college literary journal,
1995
Several writing and poetry based distinctions, including Cranbrook Writer's
Conference Scholarship (1995); national publication
in Poet's Pen (1995); and juried admission to Michigan State University
graduate writing classes (1994, 1995).
TEACHING EXPERIENCE TEACHING INTERN, August 1996 May 1997
WILLIAMSTON HIGH SCHOOL, Williamston, Michigan
"Lead teaching" experience in two senior English Literature classes for entire
internship year. Personally designed, planned, and taught both classes, with
mentor teacher available as a guidance and reflection resource.
( for
unit example from online portfolio)
Similar "lead teaching" experience in a semester-long creative writing course.
Team-taught two general ninth grade English classes as well as one mixed
grade introductory drama. Typically maintained three to four preps.
Attended faculty in-services on improving staff cooperation, numerous English
department curriculum meetings, and school-wide Michigan High School Proficiency
Test planning sessions.
Students included mainstreamed special needs (EI, LD, and ADD). Participated
in and contributed to numerous IEPC and STAT meetings.
Other related experience during teaching internship:
Advised various students' extracurricular writing activities, including the
writing and performance of a one act play by drama students, as well as a
public service film for the parents of at-risk elementary school students.
Integrated technology into the classroom through various projects and tasks,
including initializing
a creative
writing class internet home page to publish student writings. Also developed
a system to use computer networks for written tests.
Assisted sophomore class advisor and chaperoned various dances.
Supervised after-school detention room, spring semester.
TEACHING INTERN: SENIOR FIELD EXPERIENCE, February June, 1996
OWOSSO HIGH SCHOOL, Owosso, Michigan
Observed and worked cooperatively with other teachers in tenth, eleventh
and twelfth grade English classes.
Presented lessons on various subjects, including grammar and creative writing.
WRITING TEACHER AND CLASSROOM CONSULTANT, February May, 1996, Michigan
State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Evaluated student writing and instruction in an ESL classroom so as
to advise instructor in multiple capacities and assist student work groups.
Co-planned daily learning activities, aided in lesson presentation, and offered
special tutoring needs.
LANGUAGE ARTS TUTOR, 1990-1993, Michigan
State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Individually assisted American and overseas university students in basic
reading and writing skills, as well as higher-level essay research research
projects.
TUNES BY T, Lansing, Michigan
PERSONNEL MANAGER, December 1989 August 1996
Supervised employees in a variety of day-to-day business activities, including
scheduling, interviewing, hiring, AND training new employees.
Customer service responsibilities such as inside sales, customer satisfaction,
and frequent public speaking.
Bookkeeping, records, telephone reception, and all general office duties.
Co-presenter, Performing for Understanding:
Practical Ideas for Learning Literature Through Drama. Michigan Council
of Teachers of English Spring "Bright Ideas" Conference, 1997.
Prospective publication of co-authored article in "Literature Alive" edition
of Language Arts Journal of Michigan, Winter 1998.
Active MCTE and member, 1996 Present
Mr. Larry Webb, English Teacher and Mentor
Williamston High School
3939 Vanneter Road
Williamston, Michigan 48896
work: 517-***-****
home: 517-***-****
e-mail:
abpjdi@r.postjobfree.com
Mrs. Sharon Nolen, English Teacher and Mentor
Williamston High School
3939 Vanneter Road
Williamston, Michigan 48896
work: 517-***-****
home: 517-***-****
Mr. Brian Yusko, Michigan State University Liaison & Field
Instructor
3606 Glenwood Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48910
home: 517-***-****
e-mail: abpjdi@r.postjobfree.com
Mr. Tim Campbell, Owner, Tunes by "T"
3458 Every Road
Okemos, Michigan 48864
work: 517-***-****
home: 517-***-****
e-mail: abpjdi@r.postjobfree.com
Further information, including teaching portfolio and
interview, available upon request.
Credentials available through Michigan
State University's Career Services and Placement: 517-***-****, or
Fax: 517-***-****
Abridged on-line portfolio available at internet address
http://pilot.msu.edu/~beckdona, or click
here.
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