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PERSONAL INFORMATION: Date of Birth: Place of Birth: Nationality: Marital Status:
Caitlin Dark 211 ½ M.A.C. Apt. A East Lansing, MI 48823 (734) 395-2083
[email protected]
23-06-1986 Port Huron, Michigan, USA American Single
SKILLS:
Enthusiasm, people and communication skills, flexibility, adaptability, and excellent work ethic. Experience with diverse learners
PROFESSIONAL GOALS:
To work with students who are learning a second language To teach them in a communicative and meaningful way To make the material authentic by connecting it to students lives To teach culture as well as language through the use of culturally authentic materials
LANGUAGES:
English: Native proficiency Spanish: Advanced proficiency
EDUCATION: 2009
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Secondary Education Teaching Certificate Completed Master’s Coursework
2008
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Bachelor of Arts Degree: Spanish Major/History Minor with Honor
Spring 2007
Universidad San Francisco de Quito 6 month immersion study
2004
Chelsea High School, Chelsea, MI High School Diploma
EXPERIENCE: September 2008-
Everett High School, Lansing, MI
present
Teaching Internship: 40 hours/week Planned and executed lessons with increasing independence Managed the classroom and handled disciplinary problems Participated in the school community and extracurricular activities Helped to plan and carry out field trips and school assemblies
September 2007 – May 2008
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Tutoring an English Language Learner: 1 hour/week Tutored a English Language Learning Graduate Student Helped him with improve speaking and writing abilities Focus on accuracy in grammar and pronunciation
September 2007 – May 2008
Williamston High School, Williamston, MI Teacher Preparation Placement: 4 hours/week Planned and executed lessons Offered help to struggling students Focus on making activities communicative and interactive Instruction was completely done in the second language Pattengill Middle School, Lansing, MI Teacher’s Aide: 2 hours/week Individual tutoring and general classroom assistance Tutored Spanish-speaking students to help them with their English-language acquisition Helped Spanish-speaking students with their reading and writing skills in Spanish
September 2006December 2006
February 2006- May 2006
Wainwright Elementary, Lansing, MI Assistant in an afterschool program: 2 hours/week Lead groups of children in activities like art projects and games Managed a group and monitored their learning Tutored two Spanish-speaking students and helped with their English language skills Focus on making activities interactive for students
September 2005December 2005
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS: 2008
Cherry Lane Community Center, East Lansing, MI Assistand in a Community Center: 2 hours/week Helped children with reading and homework Lead groups in games and projects Focus on making activities educational, interactive and engaging for young children
2004-Present
Graduated with Honors from Michigan State University Michigan State University Dean’s List Fall
2004-2005
Michigan Competitive Scholarship
2004-Present
National Society of Collegiate Scholars member