Hollie Everett

810-223-6931
holliee@umflint.edu

Summary

Kind and compassionate Elementary School Teacher dedicated to creating an atmosphere that is
stimulating and encouraging to all students. Enjoys using modern technology in the classroom. Believes
that education should be relevant and uses real world experiences, hands-on activities, and topics that
students can relate to in order to teach lessons/content. Enthusiastic with superb leadership and
communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents,
teachers and administration.
Highlights
NBPTS Certified
Critical thinker
Learning assessments
Understands Thinking Map
Organizational development knowledge
Calm under pressure

Urban public schools background

Curriculum development
Skilled with Animoto, Twitter, Weebly, and Prezi
Differentiated instruction specialist
Flexible and adaptive

Accomplishments
Provided private one-on-one tutoring in all subjects to grades K-10 (2007-2014)
Private mentoring for at-risk girls ages 7-14 (2007-2014)
Experience in coaching girls' softball, girls' basketball, and girls' volleyball
Inspired a research project within the Education Department at the University of Michigan-Flint
involving "Text Connections" using illustrations (geared at visual learners)
2014 SEEC Conference Volunteer - Taught local high school students "Text Connections" using
illustrations.
Top 10% GPA at the University of Michigan-Flint
Experience
Private Academic Tutoring of All Subjects Flint & Fenton, MI
Tutor
September 2007 September 2014
Ages: preschool 10th grade
Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.

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Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.

Scheduled and held parent conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems.
Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
Took appropriate disciplinary measures when students misbehaved.
Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
The Mansour/Janssen Family Fenton, MI
Dr. Furhut (Mansour) Janssen 810-701-9601
Nanny (3 children)
November 2005 September 2014
Ages: Starting 3, 4, & 5 Ending 13, 14, & 15

Organized activities that developed children's' physical, emotional and social growth.
Redirected children to encourage safe, positive behaviors.
Physically and verbally interacted with children throughout the day.
Made nutritious snacks and meals for 3-6 children.
Monitored children's play activities to verify safety and wellness.
Taught children personal care behaviors, including toilet training and feeding.
Continually encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
Coordinated field trips to local parks, museums, and zoos.
Read stories to the children and taught them painting, drawing and crafts.
Employed a variety of materials for children to explore and manipulate in learning activities and
imaginative play.
Disciplined children and recommended other measures to correct behavior.
Carefully monitored children's play activities.
Offered detailed daily reports that outlined each child's activities.
Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Carefully identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Routinely picked children up from school and activities.
Escorted children on outings and trips to local parks and zoos.
Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and brought them to the
parents' attention.

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Education
University of Michigan-Flint
Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education 2016
Minor in Language Arts
Minor in Mathematics
4.0 GPA
Dean's List every semester attended at the University of Michigan-Flint
Coursework in Early Childhood Education, Development and Child Psychology (ECE 200, EDE 300,
ECE 235)
Coursework in Special Education (EDN 410)
Member of the University of Michigan-Flint Early Childhood Education Club
Graduated with honors
Coursework in Emergency Preparedness - CPR Certification 2015
References
Former Employer/Mentor/Parent of Tutoring Clients
Dr. Furhut (Mansour) Janssen
12233 Windchill Way
Fenton, MI 48430
gmansour@yahoo.com
810-701-9601
Parent of Tutoring Client
Dr. Mary Jo Kietzman (Gifford)
University of Michigan-Flint
English Department
Associate Professor
mkietzma@umflint.edu
810-762-3465
Former Employer/Parent of Tutoring Clients
Gerald (Jerry) Mansour
Mansour Realty, Inc.
5141 Gateway Centre
Flint, MI 48507
810-210-5099
jerry@mansourrealty.com

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