Rachel Forstat Resume

Rachel L. Forstat [email protected] University Address: 4905 Dunckel Rd. Apt. 303 Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 281-8468

Permanent Address: 1909 Walmar Dr. Lansing, MI 48917 (517) 323-3203

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a position as a teacher intern in an elementary school classroom in the Lansing area.

EDUCATION:

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan Bachelor of Arts degree, May 2010 Major: Elementary Education Teaching Major: Language Arts

PRE-INTERNSHIP FIELD EXPERIENCE:

Midway Elementary School, Holt, Michigan September 2009 - April 2010, Grade Level: 4th • Designed and taught hands-on lessons in Science and Social Studies, for the entire class • Executed a Science Talk with a small group of students • Worked with a small group of students in a Literature Circle • Created a hands-on activity for a Social Studies lesson Cornell Elementary School, Okemos, Michigan September 2008-December 2008, Grade Level: Kindergarten • Observed classroom activities, lessons, and management techniques • Worked with small groups of students in the area of literacy • Initiated a literacy activity for a small group of students • Implemented three literacy assessments for a small group of students

TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Nanny, Okemos, Michigan, October 2007-December 2007 • Supervised two children, ages 5 and 7 • Offered support and aid in schoolwork and household chores Volunteer, Wexford Montessori Magnet School, Lansing, Michigan September 2006-December 2006, Grade Level: 4th and 5th • Viewed classroom activities, lessons, and management techniques with diverse learners, and offered support to collaborating teacher. • Aided a small groups of students in the areas of literacy and math Volunteer, Special Olympics, Grand Ledge, Michigan, May 2005 Youth Camp Councilor, Grand Ledge, Michigan, June 2004-July 2004 • Planned and implemented activities for children, ages 8-14 • Attended to the various physical and emotional needs of elementary and middle school students, while maintaining constant communication with faculty and administration • Assisted with refereeing camp games.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:

Student Intern, Michigan Department of Natural Resources 530 W. Allegan St. Lansing, MI 48917, June 2005-Present • Assist with office work, filing, scanning, copying • Act as a member of a cooperative team

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Member, Student Michigan Education Association, Michigan State University, October 2009-Present 2009 Technology Conference, Michigan State University, November 2009 Student Michigan Education Association, Digital Storytelling Workshop, Erickson Hall, Michigan State University, November 4th, 2009

TECHNOLOGY:

Proficient in: • Microsoft Office Suite • PowerPoint

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Personal Blog: bloggergirlrachelf.blogspot.com Personal Website/Electronic Portfolio: msforstatsportfolio.weebly.com Wikis Digital Storytelling Today’s Meet Google Docs Smart Boards ELMOS

HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS: INTERESTS:

Dean’s List, May 2007, December 2008, May 2009

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL GOALS FOR MY INTERSHIP YEAR:

As a pre-service teacher, I have put a large amount of time and energy into creating meaningful and high-reaching personal and professional goals. First and foremost, I want to establish an inviting, inspiring, and encouraging classroom community. It is very important to me that my students feel welcomed and ready to learn when they walk in my door. I want to instill a drive and desire in my students that will propel them to reach for those high-expectations I will set and motivate them to work hard and never give up, no matter how difficult their task may seem. I also want to create a learning environment that fosters creativity and collaboration. A passion of mine is to integrate technology into my teaching as a way to fully engage my students. Successful technology integration can be challenging, but I feel that I am up for that challenge. I believe this will make it possible for more students to excel in school and in the real world. It will prepare students with skills and knowledge that are essential foundations for life-long learning. I will integrate technology not as an end, but as a means to an end. It will support active engagement, participation, interaction, feedback, and real-world connections that will aid students in their journey. I have enjoyed working with students of all ages. However, after spending time in upper elementary, I feel that I could work very well in a fourth, or fifth grade classroom. I believe that I have really excelled in terms of utilizing higher-level questioning as a way to involve students, facilitate discussion and inquiry, and push students to do their best. I’m excited to begin my journey as an elementary school teacher.

Reading, Spending time outdoors, Music