Alyssa K. Rumsey
3202 Gables Drive • Atlanta, GA 30319
[email protected] • 734.395.8117 www.sitemaker.umich.edu/alyssarumsey OBJECTIVE To obtain an education teaching position and to begin my career in early elementary education with a teaching position that promotes active, handson learning. EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN School of Education Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, August 2009 • Language Arts Major, Mathematics Minor • GPA: 3.696/4.00 • University Honors: Fall 2007, Winter 2007, Winter 2008 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Heart of Hope Academy Atlanta, GA Paraprofessional for Down syndrome student September 2009Present • Work with eight year old boy individually in preparing him for group setting • Teach Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) to encourage initiation of communication • Teach Edmark reading program to develop word recognition and comprehension Dicken Elementary School Student teacher for second grade class
Ann Arbor, MI September 2008–April 2009
• Taught lessons in all subject areas and lead guided reading groups and class discussions • Worked with autistic and other high needs students individually • Assisted in lesson planning, teaching, grading, classroom setup, parent/teacher conferences and fieldtrips • Volunteered 45 hours for school ESL program, including training in beginning/end year testing Tonda Elementary School Plymouth/Canton, MI Prestudent teacher for fifth grade class January 2008–April 2008 • Taught selected lessons in language arts and social studies • Led reading groups and socialstudiesbased visual inquiry class discussion • Graded papers and aided teachers in planning and teaching lessons Willow Run School District Prestudent teacher for first grade class
Ypsilanti, MI September 2007–December 2007
• Taught selected lessons in mathematics and science • Led morning activities and aided teachers in lesson planning, grading and class management CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE Roy/Moran Family Ann Arbor, MI Nanny 2004 2009 • Care for three children year round including occasional overnight care • Help children with homework, assist with scheduling of activities/appointments and provide transportation Liberty Fitness Club Day Care Ann Arbor, MI Caretaker 2004 • Cared for children ages infant to thirteen while maintaining a safe and sterile environment
OTHER EXPERIENCE Gift of Life: Organ Donation Organization of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI Packager, Public Education Department 2002–2005 • Designed brochures, mailed informational resources, entered data and performed other clerical duties ADDITIONAL • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint • Adult/Child CPR/AED and Standard First Aid: Certified on November 8th, 2008