Allison Geerlings

allison2323@hotmail.com http://allisongeerlings.weebly.com/ Objective

To obtain an elementary teaching position where I can create a safe and engaging learning environment for all learners, and support them to successful students and citizens.

Education
Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan May2013- Present Graduate Teacher Certification Program Emphasis: Elementary Education June 2011-April 2013 Bachelors in Integrated Sciences 2001-2007 Bachelors in Behavioral Sciences

Experience
North Holland Elementary Cooperative Teacher Gail Bell Kindergarten o o o o o o o o o o o o o

Student Teacher Design and implemented lesson plans for differentiated instruction Administered Discovery Education Tests Created interactive math reviews using technology in the classroom Utilized summative assessment and multiple formative assessments during unit lessons Participated in parent/teacher conferences Actively participated in faculty meetings, grade level meetings and school events Aligned all core instruction to Common Core State Standards Led advanced kindergarten guided reading group Provided math, reading and writing interventions for small groups Developed and taught inquiry-based science lessons Administered benchmark assessments in math Conducted action research on implementation of daily class schedule

North Holland Elementary Cooperative Teacher Gail Bell Kindergarten o o o o o

Teacher Assistant Provided support in all areas of classroom instruction Integrated technology into lessons to actively engage the learners Led Rode to the Code small group for reading Provided one on one support and instruction for struggling learners Created and taught multiple lessons using various reading comprehension strategies

Grand Haven Public Schools Robinson Elementary (2011-2013)

Classroom Volunteer o Taught math and science lessons in first grade classroom o Tutored individual students in reading and math o Assisted with grading student work and providing feedback

D.A. Blodgett- St. John's Home Summer School Program (2010)

Counselor/Teacher's Aide o Implemented individual lessons for students in grades 3rd-5th o Tutored individuals and small groups in math o Promoted safe optimal learning environment

Grand Haven Public Schools Peach Plains Elementary (2000-2001) o o o o Professional Development

Teaching Internship- 2nd Grade Classroom Guided classroom discussions about reading assignments Tutored students in all core subjects Helped plan daily lessons Graded student work and provided feedback

o FireUp Conference, Grand Valley State University, March 2014 o Differentiated Instruction Seminar, Speaker Jacque Melin, February 2014 o Formative Assessment Seminar, Speaker Dr. Linda McCrea, February 2014 o Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Fall 2012

Technology Integration Weebly Wiki Prezi GoAnimate Professional Organization o Member of Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning. Special Interest Groups Include: Elementary Education, Professional Learning and Special Education. Smart Notebook CourseSites Online Classroom Technology Google Docs QR Codes

Volunteer Experience o o o o o o North Holland Elementary Reading Night 2014 Griffin Elementary Science Night 2012 Robinson Elementary Young Authors Day 2012 Children's Sunday School Teacher Mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lakeshore Volunteer with OAR (Ottagan Addictions Recovery)

Employment

MOKA Corporation Residential Support Staff Grand Haven, MI 2007-2009, 2011-2013 D.A. Blodgett- St. John's Home Residential Foster Care Counselor Grand Rapids, MI 2010

References Gail Bell Kindergarten Teacher North Holland Elementary 11946 New Holland Holland, Mi bellg@westottawa.net Rosemary Cleveland Field Coordinator, Education Professor Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, Mi clevelro@gvsu.edu

Mary Larson First Grade Teacher Robinson Elementary Grand Haven, MI larsonm@ghaps.org

Emily Elwell AFC Home-Supervisor MOKA Muskegon, MI eelwell@moka.org