Irene M.

Wilson
1891416 Mile Road, Apartment 106, Big Rapids, MI 49307, 269-615-1717, irenwils33@yahoo.com
Online Portfolio: www.irenewilsonsportfolio.weebly.com

-Elementary Ed. - - Language Arts- -Physical Sciences- -Communication/JournalismEffective Classroom Management ... Head Sports Camp Counselor ... Implemented Lesson Plan Writing ... Leadership
Development ... Website Management ... Writer ... Small Group Communication

- Master of Education/Elementary Education Certification December 2014 Thesis: "Teachers Perceptions of the Impact of Teaching Reading to African American Male Students"
Objective
To obtain a full-time position as an academic instructor where I may utilize my education, skills, and passion for teaching
to support classroom learning and curriculum goals of the district while increasing student achievement.
Education

Masters of Education in Curriculum & Instruction: Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
Minors: English Language Arts and Integrated Science
GPA: 3.78

2014

Bachelors of Arts: Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

2003
Minors: Communication and Journalism
GPA: 2.38
Dankook University, Jukjeon, South Korea
2011
Provided three weeks of intensive English instruction to South Korean students and
completed four weeks of academic courses in Korean Society & Culture and Introduction to TESOL
GPA: 3.50

Professional Teaching Experience:

September-December 2014
Gerald R. Ford Academic Center, Grand Rapids, MI
Student Teaching - Grade 3
Designed interactive lesson plans

Demonstrated success with increasing student achievement

Facilitated interaction with parents and other staff

Incorporated a vast amount of technology into the lessons to enhance student learning
Dankook University, Jukjeon, South Korea
University Conversation English

Created engaging lesson plans in conversational English at the collegiate level

Demonstrated various English strategies using technology and interactive lesson

Facilitated classroom discussions

Participated in field trips around South Korea

Shared a positive rapport with students and other faculty members

June-August 2011

Crossroads Charter Academy, Big Rapids, MI

Pre-Student Teaching- Grade 4 (40 hours)
Engaged students with hands-on activities in math, science and social studies
Participated in DEAR Program (Drop Everything and Read)
Performed tasks assigned by cooperating teacher

August-December 2010

G.T. Norman Elementary School, Reed City, MI

Pre-Student Teaching- Kindergarten (80 hours)
Planned, implemented and engaged students in discovery science lessons
Developed opened-ended discussions in reading
Encouraged students in a one-on-one tutoring situation in math

January-May 2010

Substitute Teaching Experiences

April 2013-June 2014
Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District (Big Rapids, MI), Crossroads Academy (Big Rapids, MI), Baldwin
Community Schools (Baldwin, MI)
Completed lessons plans of classroom teacher
Administered assessments
Created lesson plans to further instruction in content area
Reported to administration any irregularities
Contacted parents in regards to behavioral issues
Monitored students during outside activities
Long Term Substitute Teaching Experience
November-December 2011
Crossroads Charter Academy, Big Rapids, MI
Middle School English

Created, implemented and assessed daily English lesson plans

Developed learning experiences with multi-learning strategies for success
Assigned and evaluated English/Language Arts assignments
Monitored student success
Promoted student achievement through creative lesson planning
Crossroads Charter Academy, Big Rapids, MI
October-November 2013
Elementary Special Education

Supported students with autism and Attention Deficit Disorder through creative lesson planning
Developed lessons in reading, writing and math aligned with the Common Core Curriculum
Assessed students in reading with The Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS)
Assessed students in writing by developing a story in which students had to write an essay
Implemented teaching strategies during Tenmarks (a computerized math program that enhanced math skills)
Crossroads Charter Academy, Big Rapids, MI
November-December 2013
Grade 3
Designed, implemented and assessed lesson plans in reading, writing, spelling and math
Created an economic unit about money and budgeting
Monitored students in Drop Everything and Read (DEAR)
Encouraged students to reach their yearly progress goals
Other Professional Experiences
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
June 2008, June 2009
Head Counselor, Sports Camp

Instructed youth about sports, wellness and character development

Coached young people about the skills in basketball, volleyball, swimming and archery

Worked with students ages 5-12 years old

Engaged students in lessons dealing with eye-hand coordination in badminton
Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids, MI
Job Coach/EST Trainer
Created career preparation skills seminar
Developed on site job development activities
Assisted clients with resume and cover letters
Facilitated time management seminars

August-December 2008

Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI

August-December 2007
Graduate Assistant
Organized, filed and updated student records into the university data base
Assisted professors in correcting assignments

Other Experiences
January-August 2006

9 and 10 News, Cadillac, MI

Associate Producer/News Editor
Updated the station's website
Edited the newscast

Fairfield Broadcasting, Kalamazoo, MI

June-December 2005
Sports Producer
Assisted in the production of the Kalamazoo Wings, Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs and White Sox, and Detroit
Pistons games and results
WOTV-41 , Battle Creek, MI
Editor/Production Assistant
Performed non-linear editing to edit newscast
Updated maintenance in Avid INEWS system

July 2003-July 2004

WOOD TV-8, Grand Rapids, MI

Assignment Editor/News Editor
Established beat checks for story generation
Created content for newscast updates

August 2003-March 2004

August 2000-August 2002

WWMT-3, Kalamazoo, MI
Production Assistant
Organized script for 5the Newscast Director
Camera person directed news anchors, and reporters to the studio camera
Volunteer Experiences
December-June 2013
Big Rapids Community Schools, Big Rapids, MI
Chairperson, Eighth Grade Formal Dance
Organized a committee consisting of 12-15 parents
Worked closely with school administration by providing information and feedback regarding each meeting
Conducted planning meetings with various presentations on a variety of aspects of the dance
Planned and implemented a successful dance for over 200 students
Exceeded donation goal by 30%
Developed a relationship with local businesses
Victory Life Ministries, Big Rapids, MI
January 2010-June 2011
Supervisor/Sunday School Teacher
Created, demonstrated and evaluated Sunday School lessons for children
Engaged students in guided discovery lessons
Taught 2-8 year old Sunday School
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI,
Dean of Student Advisory Board
Developed strategies on how to resolve campus conflicts
Created new and exciting ways to make campus life more enjoyable
Memberships
Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor Society for Teachers)
Alpha Iota Chapter (Student Society for Future Teachers)
Michigan Reading Association, Grand Rapids

June 2010-June 2011

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