PURPOSE STATEMENT
I am a results-oriented, highly organized team member seeking a position as an administrative assistant.
EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan August 2011 – May 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Education, Language Arts
Dean’s List, May 2014
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan August 2010 – May 2011
SKILLS
Native French speaker
Unique perspective from living abroad in Switzerland, England, France, and Germany
Flexible relationship-builder with exceptional interpersonal skills and positive attitude
Goal-oriented employee who thinks critically to solve problems
Proficient in Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, Google Docs
WORK EXPERIENCE
Detroit Public Schools, Detroit, Michigan September 2015 – November 2015
Third Grade Teacher
Responsibilities:
Integrate multiple teaching styles and behavior modification techniques to ensure best learning for each student individually and as a group
Collaborate with coworkers to plan and teach lessons based on district curriculum
Evaluate student growth using data and support recommendations for further development
Left due to pending strike and contract negotiations
Southfield Public Schools, Southfield, Michigan September 2014 – May 2015
Fourth Grade Teacher – Student Teaching Internship
Responsibilities:
Assist with planning, preparing, and delivering instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences to fourth grade students from the beginning to the end of the school year
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula
Developed relationships with parents and families to ensure children’s best education
Differentiated instruction for students of all levels
Okemos Kids Club, Okemos, Michigan
Childcare Worker
Responsibilities: November 2013 – May 2014
Work fifteen-hour weeks while taking full-time university credits
Care for students from infant to two years to guide children in early life skills
Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program
Red Cedar Cafe, East Lansing, Michigan February 2013 – July 2013
Customer Service
Responsibilities:
Take phone calls to take orders or answer any customer questions
Prepare food and drink while keeping a sanitary environment
Handle large guest orders and catering orders
Dairy Queen, Ann Arbor, Michigan May 2014 – August 2015 (Summers)
Customer Service
Responsibilities:
Key holder trusted to open and close the store
In charge of serving customers
Prepare food and drinks
Use cash register on a daily basis
Answer any customer questions or concerns in restaurant
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Team State Championship in high school swimming for four years
Student Michigan Education Association (SMEA)
Tomorrow’s Educators for the Advancement of Multiculturalism (TEAM)
References will be provided on request