17281 Benjamin Street

| Emily Marine |
Spring Lake, MI, 49456
(616) 405-1394
marinee@mail.gvsu.edu
E-Profile:
www.emilymarine/weebly.com

Objective
To teach in an elementary setting that will grow my skills and experiences. As a teacher I strive to develop an engaging
classroom environment that recognizes students strengths, weaknesses, and uniqueness.

Education
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI University of Louisville
Fall 2014-Current Louisville, KY
Major: Group Social Studies and Education Fall 2013- Winter 2014
Minor: Elementary Education Major: Undecided
Emphasis: History GPA 3.6
GPA: 3.55 Dean’s List for one semester
Expected Graduation Date: April 2018
Dean’s List for three semesters

Certification
State of Michigan Certification in Elementary Education

Teaching Experience
Student Teacher | Lakeside Elementary, Muskegon Public Schools January 2018-April 2018
 Fifth Grade
 Managed scholars effectively using Love and Logic
 Utilized programs such as Lexia, Words Their Way, Exact Path and Thinking Maps
 Developed professional, positive relationships with students and staff
 Collaborated with Cooperating Teacher and other teachers in the building

Teacher Assistant | West Michigan Academy of Arts and Academics Fall of 2017
 First Grade
 Established positive and supportive relationships with students, staff and parents
 Provided instructional assistance
 Conducted various lesson plans
 Aided in academic interventions such as Guided Reading and RTI

EDUStaff November 2016- Present

 Substitute teacher for K-6
 Facilitated lesson plans provided by teachers
 Taught children of different socio-economic and cognitive levels

Little Lakers Learning Center | Spring Lake, MI June 2015-Present

 Managed students ranging from K-5
 Facilitated educational activities and games
 Collaborated with coworkers to create a fun and safe environment for the children

First Grade Classroom Aide | Ferry Elementary, Grand Haven Fall of 2016
 Assisted in a first grade classroom during writer’s workshop and reading workshop
 Collaborated with students to develop fundamental skills
 Engaged students to read and write
 Stimulated student growth through probing questions
Girls On the Run | Evergreen Elementary, Allendale, MI Spring of 2016
 Facilitated an afterschool activity for girls
 Promoted mental and physical health through engaging activities
 Encouraged strong relationships and friendships to build team morale
 Ran a 5K with the girls as a culminating experience

Third Grade Math Tutor | Spring View Elementary, Allendale, MI Spring of 2016
 Evaluated the strengths and weaknesses
 Provided a variety of approaches to develop mathematic foundational skills
 Personally set goals and tailored lesson plans to cater his specific needs
 Adapted problems that engaged him specifically and challenged his mathematical understanding

Kids HOPE | Holmes Elementary, Spring Lake, MI Spring of 2016

 Mentored and developed a positive relationship with a forth grade student with troubled home life
 Aided in homework completion
 Engaged in hands on, experimental academic activities

First Grade Reading Tutor | Robinson Elementary, Grand Haven, MI Fall of 2015
 Worked with two students for an entire semester
 Developed lesson plans that targeted their individual needs and interests
 Motivated students to become fluent readers
 Provided leveled books tailored to their interests that enabled growth in literacy and fluency

Proven Skills
 Effective leadership and communication skills with children
 Ability to exceed objective goals set by superiors
 Experience teaching a varied age range of students various curricula
 Acquired skill in teaching students with different cognitive needs and socio-economic backgrounds
 Confidence to write and carry out lessons that fulfill cross curriculum standards

Other Work Experience

Grand Haven Municipal Marina May 2014- September 2016

 Professionally communicated with boaters and tourists
 Helped organize weekly plans for the harbor arrivals
 Cleaned and maintained the grounds and restrooms in Grand Haven

Extracurricular Activities & Interests

GVSU Intermural Sports, GVSU Club TaekwonDo, hiking, swimming, walking my dog, attending football games

References
Katie Moriarty Noelle Knowles
First Grade Teacher and Cooperating Teacher University Field Coordinator
West Michigan Academy of Arts and Academics Grand Valley State University
17350 Hazel, Spring Lake, MI 49456 1 Campus Dr. Allendale, MI 40901
C: (616) 638-5903 C: (616) 848-1032

Tresa Northuis Nancy Leete

Fifth Grade Teacher and Cooperating Teacher Daycare coordinator and owner
Lakeside Elementary, Muskegon Public Schools Little Laker’s Learning Center
2312 Denmark St, Muskegon, MI 49441 711 E. Savage Street, Spring Lake, MI 49456
C: (231) 557- 1686 W: (616) 846-4044
C: (616) 443- 1980