Curriculum and Resource Integration Specialist
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MAX D FOEHRINGER MERCHANT
Apt. A1
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Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Lawrence University – Appleton, WI EDUCATION University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI Bachelor of Arts, June 2010 Master of Arts, June 2018 Double Major: German Language, History Education Leadership and Policy University of Rhode Island - Providence, RI
Professional Certificate, June 2017
Media Literacy Education
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Eastern Michigan University Bright Futures August 2018 – Present Site Coordinator
Westland, MI
• Hired, managed, and coached staff in the facilitation and classroom management for a 2.5 hr after school program Monday - Thursdays at Hamilton Elementary School, grades 2 - 5.
• Coordinate with school-day administration and staff to implement initiatives, provide instructional support, and maintain family connections in order to provide a seamless day for 32+ students annually
• Document and report necessary State, Federal, and student documentation for after school care licensing and grant requirements Michigan Army National Guard, 1433rd Engineer Company September 2024 – Present 2nd Lieutenant - US Army Corps. Of Engineers
Augusta, MI
• Work alongside company leadership to plan and execute training goals for a Platoon of 26+ Combat Engineer Soldiers
• Conduct necessary federal reports and annual reviews for non-commissioned officers in accordance with US Army Requirements.
• Manage and track all equipment assigned to 2nd Platoon Specialist September 2022 – September 2024
MIARNG
• Train in accordance with unit training goals in physical, technical, and doctrinal methods
• Demonstrate proficiency in land navigation, combat first aid, use of weapons systems, and physical fitness University of Michigan
Fellow, Digital Innovation Greenhouse – Policymaker September 2017 - December 2017 Ann Arbor, MI
• Research commercial demand for educational policy training software for students at high school and collegiate level Coordinate with educators at other institutions to improve implementation for policymaker software Free Spirit Media
Program Coordinator & Lead Teacher, North Lawndale College Prep – Collins Campus June 2013 – June 2017 North Lawndale, Chicago, IL
• Lead the design, modification, and instruction of innovative and authentic curriculum for Digital Media Production Level I & II, and Senior Project Documentary courses; five class periods a day. Class sizes ranging from 7-23 High School Students
• Supervise and coach Program Assistant and Technology Coordinator in their duties; acted as liaison between AmeriCorps, LVC, FSM and North Lawndale College Prep
• Work with other program staff to develop and coordinate online resources and new media tools to market and share student work internally & externally via social media
• Responsible for coordinating monthly meetings, yearly panels & events
• Elected interim Art Department Chair for NLCP
MAX D FOEHRINGER MERCHANT
3027 Roundtree Blvd..
Apt. A1
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Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Program Assistant, North Lawndale College Prep – Collins Campus August 2011 – June 2013 North Lawndale, Chicago, IL
• Assist in the instruction of a Digital Media Production Level I & II, and Senior Project Documentary
• Supported production and editing of 35+ short Documentaries; 300+ PSAs, Audio Poems, and countless other works of Digital Media
• Mentor Junior and Senior Students through college application process, and career preparedness pathways RELATED COURSEWORK AND SKILLS
CPR & First Aid Certification (Civilian & Combat), Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality TOT Certification, SW 796 Women in Leadership, EDUC 639 Education Innovation and Improvement, EDUC 719 Pedagogies of Diversity, EDUC 555 Financial and Legal Policy for Schools, SW 713 Advanced Topics in Social Work, MO 672 Leading Non-Profit Organizations, EDUC 606 Development and Psychology in Education, EDUC 695 Research as Educational Practice, EDUC 649 Foundational Perspectives in Education Reform, EDC 531 Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies, EDC 532 Seminar in Digital Literacy, EDC 535 Leading with Digital Literacy, Columbia College Teaching Artist Development Cohort ’14, Crossroads & Chicago Freedom School Anti-Oppression Training, CLS Courses, Officer Candidate School
(ARMY), Engineer Basic Officer Leader Course (ARMY), Project Management (General Engineering Focus), Military Law & Ehtics COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
US Army Corps. Of Engineers July 2025 - Present
Kappa Delta Pi – Education Professional Society, Member September 2017 - Present Free Spirit Media Leadership & Culture Committees, Interim Leadership Rep - In-School 2015 - 2017 National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE), National Leadership Council Member Aug 2016 - Present Chicago Community Council for Media Literacy Education, Council Member July 2016 – August 2017 Digital Media Literacy Leadership Award, URI-Providence Digital Media Literacy Institute - Presenter June 2016 NAACP, Member 2012 - Present
Lutheran Volunteer Corps, Direct Service Volunteer Member, Alumni Organization 2011- 2013 Beta Theta Pi, Madison Chapter Alumni Advisor - Pledge Education 2011
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