Allison Weingarden

Elementary Teacher Spanish ESL

608 North Dr. E, Marshall, MI 49068 (269)-924-7559
allison.weingarden@arbor.edu
http://missweingardenteaches.weebly.com
Education
BA in Elementary Education,
Spanish, Teaching English as a
Second Language 3.85 GPA
(Magna Cum Laude)

August 2014

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, MI

Qualifications and Skills

Fluent in Spanish

Four-month study abroad experience in Guatemala

Music: flute, piccolo; thirteen years of experience

First Aid/CPR/AED certified: adult, child, and infant

Pedagogical training and experience:
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MLPP certified
Daily Five literacy seminar, July 2012
Backwards Design
RtI
Data analysis
Math Expressions
Investigations math curriculum
Fountas & Pinnell
Rigby

Technology skills:
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Microsoft Word, Excel, and

PowerPoint
Weebly website development
Remind101
Windows Live Moviemaker
movie and DVD creation
DataDirector
Skyward attendance and
gradebook

Teaching Experience

Kindergarten Spanish Immersion Teacher: Grand Rapids Christian Schools

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Crafted and carried out lesson plans in the subject areas of Bible, Mathematics,
Spanish Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies
Created weekly newsletters for parents, caregivers, and colleagues
Assessed my students reading abilities using Fountas & Pinnell on a monthly basis
to inform my instruction and provide feedback to students and parents
Updated a classroom website weekly for parents and students
Utilized management and instruction websites such as Class Dojo and Raz-kids to
engage my students in learning and behavior accountability
Communicated with parents and caregivers in both English and Spanish
Translated science and social studies units and lessons into Spanish

Allison Weingarden
Elementary Teacher Spanish ESL

608 North Dr. E, Marshall, MI 49068 (269)-924-7559

allison.weingarden@arbor.edu
http://missweingardenteaches.weebly.com

Teaching Experience (continued)

Student teacher, 1st grade: Mar Lee School; kindergarten: Lakeview School District
o Created and implemented an engaging unit plan
o Organized field trip to the zoo
o Collaborated with grade level teachers, special education teachers, and interventionists
o Developed engaging lesson plans utilizing Michigan GLCEs and Common Core
o Taught a variety of lessons in whole group, small group, and individual settings
o Implemented RtI plans with struggling learners
o Translated school documents for Spanish-speaking students and families
o Interpreted parent/teacher conferences and phone calls for Spanish speakers
o Substitute taught for my mentor teachers

Substitute teacher, preschool 5th grade: EDUStaff, LLC Lakeview, Olivet, and Marshall, MI
o Substitute taught grades preschool through fifth in three school districts
o Supervised students before, during, and after school
o Closely followed teachers lesson plans
o Utilized my knowledge of pedagogy to work with students of varying skill level

Tutor, kindergarten 4th grade: Olivet, MI

o Developed individualized curricula for struggling learners in reading, writing, and math
o Created progress reports for teachers, students, and parents and caregivers
o Set goals for each student and monitored progress toward each goal
o Created a portfolio of summer learning for each student and his or her new teacher

Volunteer English teacher, preschool 12th grade: Antigua, Guatemala

o Developed curricula for three different age group classes of students learning English as
a second language
o Met with each class three times a week to practice skills and monitor progress
o Created engaging English lessons using a variety of methods and media
o Assessed student abilities frequently to inform my instruction and provide feedback
to each student

Non-Teaching Employment History

July 2013 October
2014

Receptionist, Money Counter, General

Administration

Binder Park Zoological

Society
Battle Creek, MI

February 2013 June

2014

Substitute Teacher

EDUStaff, LLC
Lakeview, Olivet, and

Allison Weingarden
Elementary Teacher Spanish ESL

608 North Dr. E, Marshall, MI 49068 (269)-924-7559

allison.weingarden@arbor.edu
http://missweingardenteaches.weebly.com
Marshall, MI

July 2012 August

2013

Event Staff; set-up, tear-down, running

carnival events, games, and concessions

References

Dr. Mark Krommendyk

Elementary Principal, Grand Rapids Christian Schools
(616)-574-6500
mkrommendyk@grcs.org

Mrs. Sara Seth

Spanish Immersion Coordinator, Grand Rapids Christian Schools
(616)-574-6500
sseth@grcs.org

Mr. Brock Peters

Elementary Principal, Fern Persons Elementary School
(269)-749-4611
petersb@olivetschools.org

Fun Services
Bellevue, MI