Andrea L.

Fox
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CERTIFICATION Michigan Professional Education Certificate Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 Self Contained) Fine Arts: 6-8 Science: 6-8 Morningside College, non-degree graduate coursework Assessment in Art Education (3 credits) April 2013 iPads in the Art Room (2 Credits) November 2012 Madonna University, non-degree graduate coursework Blogging for Art Educators (2 credits) October 2012 NOVA Southeastern University of Florida Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning Concentration: Elementary Mathematics GPA 4.0/4.0 University of Michigan Bachelor of Science in Education Major: Science Minor: Fine Arts Graduated with high distinction GPA 3.68/4.0 TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2013 Online

(734) 665-6466
6525 Forest Beach Drive Brighton, MI 48116 USA

EDUCATION

2012 Online 2008 Online

2004 Ann Arbor, MI

Elementary Art Teacher August 2011-present Escuela Campo Alegre Caracas, Venezuela Three years of experience teaching Nursery - 3rd Grade Art Guided students in the exploration of artistic skills and concepts, assessments designed to enable young students to reflect and celebrate their work, active use of technology Grade 3 Teacher August 2010-June 2011 Escuela Campo Alegre Caracas, Venezuela Lessons and activities differentiated to meet the range of abilities within the classroom Literacy program designed to incorporate elements of The Daily 5, Words Their Way, Writers Workshop, 6-traits Writing, guided reading instruction, and running records Grade 3 Representative for the Math Program Adoption Committee Grade 3 Teacher Shanghai Community International School- Pudong campus August 2005- June 2009 Shanghai, China

Four years of experience working with diverse students and English Language Learners Houghton-Mifflin Mathematics instruction with focus on multiple solution methods, use of manipulatives, and real-life application of mathematics concepts Inquiry-based investigations of FOSS kit science topics August 2004- June 2005 Cape Town, South Africa

Grade 2 Teacher The American International School of Cape Town

Designed and implemented a literacy program based on the methodology and research of Fountas & Pinnell which included the active use of a Word Wall, guided reading groups, guided writing, and individual reading instruction Grades 1, 2, and 3 Introductory Spanish Language teacher for the first term of school

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MAEA Summer Professional Development Institute- Kalamazoo, MI 2011 VANAS Conference Valencia- Presenter: Brain Compatible Mathematics 2011 Learning 2.0 Technology Conference- Shanghai, China 2008 International School Development Foundation (ISDF) Conference- Bali, Indonesia 2007 East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS) Conference-Manila 2006 National Art Education Association (NAEA) member 2011-present Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) member 2009-2011

SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT

Committee Involvement rd Math Program Adoption Committee- 3 Grade Representative World Celebrations Committee After School Activity Improvement Committee Social/Sunshine Committee Volunteer Appreciation Committee- Facilitator Curriculum Involvement Fine Arts Vertical Alignment Committee Curriculum Committee WASC Accreditation Committee Curriculum Committee Program Improvement Council- Lower Elementary Representative After School Activity Involvement Book and Cook (PK-K) Technology Club (K-2), Book and Cook (K-2), Arts & Crafts: Paper Mosaics (Grades 3-5), Aquatics Club (K-2), Arts & Crafts: Papier-mch (Grades 3-5), Ball Skills (K-2), Middle School Girls Volleyball coach (05/06 season) Dance Club (Grades 4-8), Spanish Club (Grades 1-3), Aquatics (K-3)

2010/11 ECA 2006-2009 SCIS 2006/07 SCIS 2005/06 SCIS 2005/06 SCIS 2012/2013 ECA 2007/08 SCIS 2006-2008 SCIS 2004/05 AISCT 2004/05 AISCT 2010/11 ECA 2005-2009 SCIS

2004/05 AISCT

TECHNOLOGY

Proficient with Windows or Mac OS, MS Office, Google Apps, Google Earth, Blogger, iPhoto, iMovie, Animoto, Garage Band, Pinterest, Wikispaces, PowerSchool, Skyward, Hyper Studio, ePals, Raz-Kids, Discovery Education Streaming, Skype EDU January - April 2004 Ann Arbor, MI September - December 2003 Ann Arbor, MI January - May 2003 Ann Arbor, MI September - December 2002 Ann Arbor, MI

ADDITIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher/ 5th grade Dicken Elementary, Ann Arbor Public Schools Student Teacher / 6th grade Earth Science Tappan Middle School, Ann Arbor Public Schools Student Teacher / 5th - 6th multi-age classroom Mack Open School, Ann Arbor Public Schools Student Teacher / Kindergarten Dicken Elementary, Ann Arbor Public Schools

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Mentor/Coordinator September 2001-May 2003 ReachOut! Science Clubs Ann Arbor, MI Mentored and coordinated weekly science clubs at local elementary schools and community centers, trained volunteers and planned science activities Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program September-December 2000 Marshall Elementary, Detroit Public Schools Detroit, MI Assisted in a pre-K Head Start classroom on a weekly basis while making observations for a University-sponsored psychology study

INTERESTS PERSONAL DATA

Fitness, Yoga, Drawing, Painting, Cake Decorating, Photography, Scuba Diving & Travel Citizenship: USA Age: 31 Marital Status: Married/Teaching Couple Dependents: 2 children