Shannon E.

Cummings
(248) 672-6762/ shannonelise014@gmail.com / 759 West Maple Road Clawson, MI 48017

CAREER STATEMENT: Young professional seeking opportunities in Education. Strong communication,

planning, time management, interpersonal, and analytical and critical thinking skills.

EDUCATION

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Teacher Certification, May 2015
Social Studies (RX)

Bachelor of Arts Degree, May 2014

Major: Social Sciences in Secondary Education
GPA: 3.48
Michigan State University Deans List: 2009 and 2012-2014

Regents College, London, England

Study Abroad Program: Political Science, Summer Semester, July 2011-August 2011

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

KinderCare Learning Center, Troy, MI

Assistant Teacher: June 2015 to December 2016
- Provided appropriate care and support for children in all classrooms
- Worked towards attaining social, educational, and physical growth of children
- Practiced appropriate classroom management strategies for young children
- Communicated directly with parents about students daily and overall progress

West Bloomfield High School, West Bloomfield, MI

MSU Intern Teacher: September 2014 to 2015
- Taught and planned lessons in a tenth grade, Twentieth Century U.S. History class
- Incorporated and upheld State and National standards in U.S. History lessons
- Assessed student needs in the classroom to customize differentiated lessons
- Analyzed student work and provided scaffolding accordingly
- Maintained and documented student-sensitive information and data
- Established classroom routines and administered classroom management strategies
- Supported students with individual academic and personal needs
- Participated as a member of all staff, PLC, Professional Development, and IEP meetings
- Accommodated instruction to meet the individualized IEP goals of special needs students
- Regularly communicated with students, parents, and staff on a daily basis
- Co-conducted parent-teacher conferences

Eastern High School, Lansing, MI

Student Volunteer: October 2013 April 2014
- Co-taught and observed lessons in a tenth grade U.S. History class and eleventh grade I.B. U.S.
History class (Diploma Program)
- Planned, taught, assessed, and analyzed lessons with cooperating mentor teacher
- Provided scaffolding and one-on-one interactions to support struggling students

Sexton High School and Middle School, Lansing, MI

Student Volunteer: June 213- July 2013
- Observed lessons in a seventh grade geometry and eighth grade algebra class
- Tutored struggling students one-on-one or in small groups
- Assisted teacher in classroom routines

Red Cedar Elementary School, East Lansing, MI

Student Volunteer: October 2012 December 2012
- Observed lessons in a fourth grade class involving reading/writing and science
- Tutored struggling students one-on-one or in small groups
- Reflected on my experiences by keeping a written journal
America Reads/America Counts, East Lansing, MI
Elementary School Tutor: January 2012 to February 2014
- Tutored second grade students in all subject areas; especially reading, writing, and math
either one-on-one or in small groups
- Assessed students progress with cooperating teacher
- Aided students with technology using SmartBoards and computers
- Attended student lunches and recesses to form a stronger relationship with students
- Volunteered to accompany students on field trip to Impression Five Science Center in
Lansing

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Meridian Health Plan, Detroit MI

Administrative Assistant: May 2016 to February 2017
- Provide administrative support to Director, Managers, and Provider Representatives
- Schedule internal and external meetings with Meridian Employees and/or Healthcare Providers
- Run contact audit reports identifying opportunities for provider network development
- Create job aids and How To instructions to enhance training & cross-training opportunities
- Handle provider contracts and care coordination agreements and uploaded to SharePoint

Touch of Life Chiropractic, Shelby Township, MI

Chiropractic Assistant/Office Administrator: January 2016 to May 2016
- Managed the front desk, schedule patients, and record office statistics utilizing Platinum
Systems
- Handled cash billing, insurance information, and filing
- Conducted patient examinations and x-rays utilizing Clarity XC and Insight 9.2 programs
- Promoted and organize workshops, advanced talks, and other special events

Wigs4Kids, St. Clair Shores, MI

Volunteer: May and August 2015
- Assisted Development Director as needed and directed
- Composed and edited W4K newsletter
- Provided volunteer and event support by organizing and preparing materials for upcoming
volunteer and social events
- Helped prepare a presentation for W4K using Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Photoshop

Community Evaluation & Research Collaborative, Kellogg Center, East Lansing, MI

Transcriptionist and Data Entry Tech: July 2013 to July 2014
- Communicated and enforced standard data entry procedures in academic research
programs such as Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program
- Data input using Microsoft Excel and SmartSheet
- Distributed, collected, and organized research data for the MSU Science Fair
- Transcribed audio data for the heads of research for the Head Start on Science Project using
InqScribe technology
- Co-trained new staff on data entry and transcribing procedures and expectations.
- Organized, filed, and managed data in the office.

CREDENTIALS
- Teacher Certification, Social Studies Secondary Education, State of Michigan, May 2015
- CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification, April 2015
- Heart and Soul Award Nomination, Michigan Campus Compact, April 2014
- Michigan State University Deans List, 2009 and 2012-2014

SKILLS
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Use of Inqscribe, SmartSheet, PowerSchool, and MasteryManager
- Strong communication, planning, multi-tasking, and organization skills
- Self-motivated, adaptable, reliable, and interpersonal, and task-oriented
- Semi-proficient in French and learning Spanish