Breanna Malear

Phone: 248.880.3690 Address:

Email: malearb@mail.gvsu.edu 1840 R. W. Berends Dr. Apt #1
Weebly: http://breannamalear.weebly.com Wyoming, MI 49519

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a teaching position in an elementary classroom where I can utilize my skills and experiences to motivate and
promote student learning.

EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI Completion Date: June 2017
Graduate Teacher Certification (GTC) Program
Teaching Major: Elementary Education
Teaching Minor: Integrated Science

Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI Graduation Date: December 2012

Bachelor of Science
Major: Health Professions
Minor: Psychology

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
West Elementary, Grandville, MI January 2017-March 2017
Student Teaching
Cooperative Teacher: Stacey Byl
 Created and implemented lesson plans
 Used formative and summative assessments during lessons
 Implemented Whole Brain Teaching into each lesson
 Used various forms of technology in lessons daily
 Created and reinforced math tubs and daily five activities
 Monitored and recorded student progress
 Assumed responsibility of classroom management and student behavior
 Established an Action Research project addressing best seating placement practices
 Attended professional developments, monthly staff and grade level meetings

West Elementary, Grandville, MI August 2016-December 2016

Student Assistant
Cooperative Teacher: Stacey Byl
 Assisted cooperative teacher in planning and gathering lessons
 Worked with students in small groups
 Began teaching mini lessons to whole class
 Assisted in formative and summative assessments
 Attended and communicated with parents at conferences
 Observed other elementary teachers in various grade levels

Grand View Elementary, Grandville, MI October 2017-November 2017

Second Grade Long-term Substitute
 Created and implemented lesson plans
 Used formative and summative assessments during lessons
 Incorporated Reading and Writing Workshop into daily routine
 Used various forms of technology in lessons daily
 Monitored and recorded student progress
 Assumed responsibility of classroom management and student behavior

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Grand View Elementary, Grandville, MI November 2017-December 2017
Paraprofessional (Developmental Kindergarten)
 Assisted in classroom management and student behavior
 Worked one-on-one with students to improve behavior
 Assisted classroom teacher in planning and classroom procedures
 Created bulletin boards and hallway artwork
 Created anchor charts for Reader Workshop lessons
 Taught lessons when classroom teacher was absent

West Elementary, Grandville, MI February 2018- Present

Paraprofessional (Fourth Grade)
 Assisted in classroom management and student behavior
 Worked one-on-one with students to improve behavior
 Assisted classroom teacher in planning and classroom procedures
 Taught lessons when classroom teacher was absent

EDUStaff, LLC, Kent County, MI August 2016-Present

Substitute Teacher
 Implement teachers’ lesson plans
 Maintain classroom discipline and enforce student behavior
 Follow school rules and procedures to ensure students’ safety

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Grand Rapids Gymnastics, Grand Rapids, MI June 2012-June 2014 &

Gymnastics Director/Coach September 2015-Present
 Teach children the fundamental skills of gymnastics
 Conduct lesson plans that aide in children’s development
 Office management and scheduling
 Communication and interactions with parents

Camp Lakeshore, Novi, MI Summer 2010 & 2015

Camp Counselor
 Assisted Supervisor in planning activities and games
 Worked with children during activities and games
 Presented instruction for activities and games
 Supervised children ensuring their safety and fun

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 Whole Brain Teaching, Stacey Byl, August 2016

 How to Lead a Class Discussion, Dr. Paula Lancaster, 2016
 Blackboard Collaborate Ultra Training. Dr. Paula Lancaster, 2016
 PBS Learning Media Summit, Mike Fillman, November 2016
 Structures and Society, Calvin Terrell, January 2017
 Fire Up Conference, Various Presenters, March 2017

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

 PBS Learning Media

 SmartBoard- Interactive White Board
 Course Sites Classroom
 Elmo- Document Camera

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 Tablets
 Virtual Field Trips
 Microsoft Office
 Weebly
 Flipgrid
 Google Classroom- Docs and Slides

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

 Teaching Experience with Tom Kelly November 2015

Century Park Learning Center Elementary
 Volunteer at Science Night October 2015
Woodbridge Elementary
 Lesson plan presented at SHAPE Michigan conference October 2015
 Teacher Assistant in Cadaver Lab January 2011-April 2011
Grand Valley State University
 Relay for Life Organization April 2010
 Make a Difference Organization October 2010

WORK EXPERIENCE

 Breton Rehabilitation and Living Centre, Grand Rapids, MI August 2011- December 2013
Certified Nurse Assistant
 Excellacare, Livonia, MI May 2011-August 2011
Home Health Aide
 Sports Club of Novi, Novi, MI April 2005-August 2010
Gymnastics Coach & Camp Counselor

REFERENCES

Stacey Byl Dr. Rosemary Cleveland

Kindergarten Teacher Field Coordinator GTC Program
West Elementary Grand Valley State University
3777 Aaron Ave SW 401 West Fulton, Office 338C DeVos
Grandville, MI 49418 Grand Rapids, MI 49504
O: (616) 254-6250 O: (616) 331-6222
H: (616) 822-8003 H: (616) 369-1865
sbyl@gpsbulldogs.org clevelro@gvsu.edu

Mark Bowen Claire Norman

Owner Director
Grand Rapids Gymnastics Grand Rapids Gymnastics
1601 Galbraith Ave SE, STE 301 1601 Galbraith Ave SE, STE 301
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 204-4282 (616) 204-4282

Amanda Gaul Emily McAlpine

Second Grade Teacher Elementary Principal
Grand View Elementary Grand View Elementary
3701 52nd St. SW 3701 52nd St. SW
Wyoming, MI 49418 Wyoming, MI 49418
(616) 254-6120 (616) 254-6120