Emma Cramer .

EC 1625 Friendly Ave • Portage, MI, 49002 • (269) 270-8226

emma.m.cramer@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as an educator in an elementary/middle school classroom. Experienced in applying best
practices and meeting the needs of individual students through differentiated instruction based upon their unique
learning styles. Available for extra curricular activities including, but not limited to bowling, track and field, and
tutoring.

CERTIFICATION
Michigan Elementary Standard Teaching Certificate
[January 2018]
K-5 All Subjects; K-8 All Subjects (Self-contained)
Endorsement: K-8 Mathematics
Red Cross
[August 2017]
First Aid, CPR, and AED

EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts • [August 2012 – December 2017]
Major: Mathematics and Education Minor: Elementary Certification

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Washington Street Elementary • Otsego School District • Otsego, MI
Intern Teacher [August 2017 – December 2017]
Cooperating Teacher: Shannon TerMeer • stermeer@ostegops.org
Field Coordinator: Richard Willobee • willober@gvsu.org
• Taught in a fifth grade classroom
• Created and planned daily lessons and units for social studies, science, mathematics, reading, and writing
• Participated in Wednesday morning PDs and PLCs throughout the practicum
• Lead Tier Two math and reading intervention groups (RTI)
• Designed grading rubrics and course activities including learning stations, group work, and worksheets
• Organized weekly parent newsletters
Sibley Elementary • Grand Rapids Public Schools • Grand Rapids, MI
Teacher Assistant [January 2017 – April 2017]
Cooperating Teacher: Ruth Wezeman • wezemanr@grps.org
Field Coordinator: Virginia Rundquist • rundquvi@gvsu.edu
• Assisted and taught in a kindergarten classroom
• Planned lessons and lead small groups for math, reading, and English language learning
• Created lessons for math and English/language arts
• Observed and recorded behaviors in preparation for a student case study
EDUStaff • Michigan School Districts
Substitute Teacher [September 2017 – Present]
• Districts: Otsego, Parchment, Plainwell, St. Joseph, Lakeshore, Bridgman
• Executed lesson plans with fidelity and professionalism
• Demonstrated instruction through use of modeling
• Encouraged students to be engaged and stay on task by using positive reinforcement and proximity
OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCES
Kalamazoo Christian Schools • Kalamazoo, MI
Assistant Bowling Coach [December 2017 – Present]
• Instructs high schoolers to improve their technique
• Encourage academic and personal growth by building confidence and using mindfulness

OTHER EXPERIENCES
Kalamazoo Garden Solutions • Galesburg, MI
Lead Floating Merchandisers [April 2013 – July 2016]
• Lead a team of merchandisers, created a weekly schedule, and coordinated with co-workers
• Communicated with co-workers and others to determine a plan of action to organize garden centers
Arnie’s Bakery and Restaurant • Grand Rapids, MI
Server [September 2013 – May 2016]
• Organized and cleaned the establishment to create a safe and efficient work environment
• Demonstrated skills such as multi-tasking, timeliness, leadership, and teamwork
• Collaborated with co-workers to increase success
• Established a good rapport with staff and guests
Spring Lake Country Club • Spring Lake, MI
Youth Activities Leader [September 2014 – April 2015]
• Planned engaging and effective activities for children
• In charge of children ranging from four to twelve

DIVERSITY EXPERIENCES
Arusha Primary School • Arusha, Tanzania
Intern Teacher [May 2017]
• Developed and implemented mathematics lessons for students ages nine and ten
• Fully-immersed in culture to build respect with students, faculty, and community
K2R • TruHoops Basketball Camp • Rehoboth, New Mexico
Camp Group Leader [July 2012 – July 2016]
• Directed a groups of fourth graders through various stations and activities
• Planned and designed games and activities for camp attendees
• Immersed into the Navajo culture

CLASSROOM SKILLS
Organized Energetic Creative Knowledgeable of best
Compassionate Sense of Humor Focused practices
Team Player Flexible Personable Technologically
Life-Long Learner Communicative Knowledgeable of savvy
subject matter
TECHNOLOGY
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Prezi
• Digital Camera, Video Conferencing, Skype
• SMARTBoard/Interactive White Board
• Elmo Projector, Video Projector, Overhead Projector

INTERESTS
Hiking Reading
Camping Singing
Running Art