Revised Internship Resume

Laura M. Mamassian Current: 211 Landon Hall, East Lansing, MI 48825 (586) 883-2940 Permanent: 5168 Kierstan Drive, Brighton, MI 48114 (810) 227-6757 [email protected] Professional Goals I hope to become a secondary teacher of English and psychology where I am interested in successfully creating a positive learning environment and a community of learners. I am seeking an internship that will allow me to learn from those around me and to gain first hand experience in the classroom. Education 2009

2005

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI College of Arts and Letters, College of Education Bachelor of Arts Degree, May 2009 Major: English Minor: Psychology Brighton High School Brighton, MI

Pre-Internship Field Experience October 2008-Present Field Placement at Otto Middle School, Lansing, 4 hrs/week • Observed, planned, and taught lessons in literature for sixth grade English students • Gained knowledge and expertise in classroom management skills • Maintained a series of reflections about my teaching experiences and observations January 2008-April 2008 Field Placement at Pattengill Middle School, Lansing, 2 hrs/week • Observed teaching practices in a seventh and eighth grade Special Education classroom • Tutored students who needed help with reading, writing, and comprehension • Assisted in an after-school tutoring program where I helped students finish their assignments for any subject needed, but I mainly focused on English related topics September 2005-December 2005 Tutor at Pleasant View Magnet School, Lansing, 2 hrs/week • Tutored kindergarten-aged students in reading and comprehension-building activities • Assisted in one-on-one tutoring • Observed student-teacher interactions and various teaching practices Teaching Related Work Experience Summer 2008 Language Laboratory Center Assistant, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI • Tutored ESL students and international students in English reading, writing, and comprehension • Assisted the lab manager in programming and scheduling classes • Monitored exams, tests, and the laboratory as a whole August 2007-Present Resident Mentor, Michigan State University, Residence Life, East Lansing, MI • Assist residents with new adjustments entering into the college atmosphere • Actively listen to resident’s concerns and provide problem solving solutions • Provide guidance and counsel residents to better their lives • Organize events and activities to engage social networking between residents and their peers Leadership Experience Student Coordinator, American Red Cross Blood Drive, Michigan State University, November 2008 General Member, Landon Hall Government, Michigan State University, August 2007-Present Floor Representative, Mayo Hall Government, Michigan State University, August 2006-May 2007 Personal Interests

Reading, writing, baking, and music. Other interests include track, where I was elected captain of the Brighton High School Girls Track and Field Team for two seasons and was also named Scholar Athlete from 2003-2005. I hope to eventually coach girl’s track and field at the high school level.