Rose B. Springstead **** Sebring Drive White Lake, MI 48383 Cell: 248-***-****
Certified Professional Elementary/Middle School Teacher
A highly motivated intuitive and results-focused individual with 20+ years of successful teaching experience in diverse environments. A passionate teacher who motivates students to excel in and enjoy reading, writing and drama. Skillful in presenting information/material in a variety of ways to enhance student learning. My goal is to prepare students for their future, and to stimulate them to think critically and creatively, so that they can become confident to be the best that they can be.
Experience in: -Tutoring Readig -Differentiated instruction - Cooperative learning -Play acting -Student Centered Learning - Use and knowledge of Spanish and German -Hands-on Activities Use of Microsoft 2007 Word, Excel, Access and Power Point
Career Experience:
Middle/High School Teacher (2007-2008) Detroit, Mi
Charlotte Forten Academy
Implemented and facilitated students in 7th thru 9th grade; Language Arts classes; Taught basic German classes.
Middle/High School Teacher
Oakland International Academy (1999-2006)
Instructed 6th,7th, and 8th grade Literature, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies; Also, instructed 9th grade in Public Speaking and Journalism
Lower Elementary Teacher (1998-1999) Canton, MI
Crescent Academy
Instructed third and fourth grade; set up plays/activities.
Upper Elemmentary Teacher (1997-1998) Southfield, Mi
Alex & Marie Manoogian School
Instructed 5th grade and team taught 4th grade; Set up in-class plays and presented to school.
Middle School Teacher (1996-1997) Dearborn, MI
Divine Child Elementary School
Instructed 7th and 8th Religion and English; Set up student plays.
Middle School Teacher (1995-1996) White Lake, Mi
St. Patrick Elementary
Instructed 7th and 8th grade Mathematics and Science (and inclusive subjects).
Basic Reading Teacher (1991-1995) Highland, MI
Huron Valley Continuing Education
Instructed adults in the evenings to become confident readers and life-ling learners.
EDUCATION:
Master's Degree in Elementary Education/Reading (1990)
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
Bachelor's Degree in English (1975)
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
CERTIFICATE
State of Michigan Professional Elementary Teaching Certificate June, 2014
K-8 All Subjects; 9th Grade English (BA)
Orton-Gillingham Certificate
Hobbies:
Genealogy, reading, enjoying plays, bicycling, gardening, swimming and camping.