High School Teacher

Dairrai Doliber

***** ******* ******* *** *** Chesterfield, MI 48047

586-***-****, *********@*****.***

Objective Highly educated and motivated Secondary Social Studies teacher seeking a position i n which I can increase

student potential for success.

Education Oakland University, Rochester Michigan April 2012

Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education, Certified June 2012 GPA 3.71

Honors: Cum Laude, Winter 2012

Academic Honors, 2005-2012

Dean’s List Oakland University, 2005-2006

Endorsements: History and Political Science

Social Studies Rx, Expected July 2013

Teaching

Experience Adlai Stevenson High School, Sterling Heights, MI Sept 2011–April 2012

Yearlong Student Teaching Internship in US History and AP US History

• Developed unit lesson plans from the Progressive Era-Vietnam using MDE K-12 Common Core

Curriculum and Education Standards

• Taught and mentored students in the AVID program

• Prepared unit plans based on Understanding by Design and Authentic Learning

• Taught interactive lesson plans incorporating technology such as PowerPoint, Overhead Projectors,

Windows Movie Maker, and United Streaming

• Used enrichment activities such as jigsaw, WebQuest, Close and Critical Readings, and primary

documents in instruction

• Provided assistance to English Language Learners and special needs students through individual and

group tutoring

• Modified lesson plans and assignments for English Language Learners

• Attended and collaborated with staff during monthly staff meetings, IEP Meetings, professional

development workshops, open house, and parent/teacher conferences

Volunteer duties include:

• Supervised and promoted after school events for over 100 students such as Titan Time Tutoring,

Environmental Club, and Social Studies Olympiad

• Proctored and administered ACT, MME, PLAN, and AP tests

• Supervisor and participant in Rachel’s Challenge for up to 300 students

• Chaperoned dances, attended numerous athletic events, choir concerts, and my 6 th hour classroom took

3rd place during Charity Week

Romeo Educational Technology Center, Romeo, MI January-April 2011

11th Grade Field Placements in Economics

• Logged over 30 field hours within classroom and supervised over 90 students

• Developed and implemented lesson plan on Stock Market

• Tutoring individual students with homework and projects

• Implementation of National Stock Market Simulation Game

• Collaborated with NBCT coordinating teacher on strategies for the classroom including classroom

management techniques, simulations, and discussions based on trends in education

Van Hoosen Middle School, Rochester, MI January-April 2011

7th Grade Field Placement in Social Studies

• Logged over 30 field hours with classroom and supervised over 90 students

• Development of interactive games via SMART Board for lessons in Geography, China, and India

• Implemented strategies and modified tasks for visually impaired student such as conversion of

homework into Braille and use of assistive technologies

• Direct supervision and implementation of student centered activities over unit on China

• Developed lesson on Obama’s Affordable Health Care Act

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Armada High School, Armada, MI January-April 2010

Tutoring Field Placement in all subject areas 9th-12 grade

• Logged 20 hours tutoring individual students in varying subject areas and supervised over 50 students

• Coordinated with English Staff and trained students on creation of projects via PowerPoint and MLA

Citation

Employment PESG, Utica School District, Utica, MI September 2011-Present

Substitute Teacher for grades K-12

• Implement substitute lesson plans

• Effectively manage classes up to 40 students

• Use multiple forms of disciplinary actions to correct student’s behavior

• Build relationships with children of all ages, as well as the teaching staff

TJ Maxx, Shelby Township, MI June 2008-

Present

Sales Associate

• Train over 50 new employees in all areas of store operations and monitor their progress

• Process financial transactions, develop, arrange, and process merchandise displays

• Implementation of operational controls at jewelry, layaway, fitting room and front line services

Volunteer

Experience Troy Athens High School, Troy, MI May 2011

Field Trip Chaperone

• Supervised over 60 students and chaperoned 10 students on trip to DIA

GodaikoCon, Troy, MI 2009-2011

Event Coordinator and Photographer

• Coordinated with over 30 staff members in planning of convention

• Development and implementation of convention events such as Masquerade Ball and Reading Library

• Creation and promotion of advertisements such as posters, fliers, and commercials

• Photography to be published for publicity

Chippewa Valley District, Macomb, MI 2003-2005

• Developed and implemented lesson plans for K-5th grade in Environmental Studies

• Chaperoned numerous school dances throughout district

• Supervised Shawnee Elementary school’s annual “Starry Night”; organized games, arts and crafts

assistant, ran refreshment counter

Skills Inspiration Web Quest PowerSchool

MS Outlook iMovie Data Entry

MS PowerPoint Moodle POS

MS Publisher Adobe Photoshop SMART Board

MS Excel Data Director Windows Movie Maker

MS Word CPR and First Aid Certification, 2011-2013

Activities/ Member, SMEA (Student Michigan Education Association), 2011-Present

Interests Member, Phi Alpha Theta, 2012, Member Golden Key International Honour Society, 2007-present, Secretary

and member S.P.I.N Environmental Science Club, 2005-2007, Attended professional development workshop,

Literacy Across Curriculum through Ford High School, Seminar on Classroom Management, by BC Cotter,

Gender Equity, by Dr. Dyanne Tracy, Substituting, by Tony Kruzman

Philosophy I strive to create a fun and inventive educational atmosphere where students are engaged in learning and

absorbing knowledge. It is my goal to encourage students to be independent learners and to foster critical

thinking skills in young adults. I will teach acceptance of other ideas and philosophies while establishing a

positive atmosphere where my students learn and achieve.

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References

• Mrs. Theresa Mckinney

Position: Stevenson High School Social Studies Teacher

Address: 39701 Dodge Park Rd. Sterling Heights, MI 48313

Work Phone: 586-***-****

Cell Phone: (248)

Email: *******.********@********.***

Mr. Timothy Brandon

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Position: Stevenson High School Social Studies Teacher

Address: 39701 Dodge Park Rd. Sterling Heights, MI 48313

Work Phone: 586-***-****

Email: *******.*******@********.***

Mr. James R. McGraw

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Position: Student Teacher Education Program Secondary Field Advisor

Address: 172 Minnetonka Drive Oxford, MI 48371

Cell Phone: 248-***-****

Home Phone: 248-***-****

Email: **************@****.***

Mr. David Kolbicz

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Position: Stevenson High School Mathematics Teacher

Address: 39701 Dodge Park Rd. Sterling Heights, MI 48313

Work Phone: 586-***-****

Email: *****.*******@********.***

Mrs. Heather Chase

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Position: Stevenson High School Social Studies Teacher

Address: 39701 Dodge Park Rd. Sterling Heights, MI 48313

Work Phone: 586-***-****

Email: *******.*****@********.***

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