High School Teacher

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LEANNE FALCONER***** Passenheim Rd.Gaylord, MI 49735 abqr8n@r.postjobfree.com: Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Master of Arts in Education April, 2010 Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Bachelor of Arts April, 2003 Major: English Minor: Geography Emphasis: Secondary Education Dean s List: Six Semesters Muskegon Community College Muskegon, MI Associates of Science and Arts April, 2000 General Education Dean s List: Four SemestersEXPERIENCE:Gaylord Middle School November 2007--June 2011Seventh-grade Language Arts Teacher Worked collaboratively to align instruction with the new core curriculum. Team-taught inclusion students. Accommodated instruction for advanced and struggling students.Northern Michigan Community College September 2007--December 2007 Instructed an English 111 basic writing class. Taught narrative, illustrative, and comparison writing.Gaylord High School August 2006--November 2007High School English and Literature Teacher Grades 9-10 Created thematic units combining classic and contemporary literature. Taught expository, research, and narrative writing.High School Communications Teacher Grade 11 Taught students to confidently create and present formal speeches. Helped students develop interpersonal communication skills.Harrison Middle School August 2005--June 2006Seventh-grade Language Arts Teacher Used teaming to teach classroom curriculum. Used Six Traits of Effective Writing. Used multiple intelligences and differentiated instruction to accommodate various learning styles.Seventh-grade Social Studies Teacher Helped students connect basic economic skills with their relevance in our market economy. Taught students physical and social geography skills, focusing on the Eastern Hemisphere.Walker Charter Academy August 2003--June 2005Seventh-grade Language Arts Teacher Developed and presented lessons in a block schedule. Used literature circles, reading workshops, and writing workshops. Incorporated social skills and manners into the daily classroom routine.ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE: Long-term substitute teaching at Shelby Middle School April 2003--June 2003 Student assisting and student teaching at Hart High School and Shelby Middle School September 2002--April 2003 Worked with ESL and inclusion students. Inside Out AAU Club Volleyball Coach March 2001--June 2001Montague Area Public Schools Circle of Friends Facilitator 1997--1998 Led group sessions to help socially-impaired, elementary-age students learn to interact with others.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Member of curriculum development team (2007-2011) Action researcher exploring the connection between explicit behavioral instruction and academic outcomes Presenter at 2006 MCTE Do You Believe in Magic? conference Language Arts textbook committee chairperson Mentor teacherHONORS: 4.0 GPA at Spring Arbor University Dean s List at Grand Valley State University (GPA: 3.97) Winner of Distinguished Scholarship Award, Grand Valley State University NJCAA Distinguished Academic All-American Western Collegiate Conference Academic All-Conference, All-State Graduated third in class standing at Montague High SchoolINTERESTS: Playing volleyball, piano, reading, writing, kayaking, making jewelry, and skiing.REFERENCES: Jerry Belanger, Gaylord Middle School Building Principal E-mail: abqr8n@r.postjobfree.com Work: 1-989-***-**** Cell: 1-989-***-**** Cheryl Wojtas, Gaylord Community Schools Superintendent E-mail: abqr8n@r.postjobfree.com Work: 1-989-***-**** Cell: 1-989-***-**** Dr. Jill VanAntwerp, Grand Valley State University Associate Professor of English, Emerita E-mail: abqr8n@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 1-231-***-**** Beth Hinkson, Gaylord Middle School Special Education/Inclusion Teacher E-mail: abqr8n@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 1-616-***-****