Jennifer Glabach

8856 Josey Lane, Brighton, MI 48114 ! (C) 586-817-1418 ! jennifer.glabach@gmail.com

http://jenniferlglabach.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain an elementary teaching position that allows me to instill a passion for learning in my
students.

EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
2009-2014
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Major: Integrated Science Education
Minor: Elementary Certification
Brighton High School, Brighton, MI
2005-2009

CERTIFICATION
Michigan Provisional Teaching Certification
Endorsement: Elementary K-5 all subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self Contained)
Highly Qualified: K-5 (all subjects) and grades 6-8 (Self Contained)
Ohio Early Childhood (PK-3) License, Early Childhood Generalist (Grades 4-5)

HONORS
Deans List at Grand Valley State University

TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Advanced Placement Test Administrator, Hartland High School, Hartland, MI
May 2015
Monitored students and familiarized myself with proctor responsibilities, exam security policies and procedures
M-Step (Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress) Administrator, Ore Creek Middle School, Seventh &
Eighth Grade, Hartland, MI
April-May 2015
Arranged a safe and quiet testing environment
Distributed test tickets to students
Read test directions and discussed and enforced testing policies
Monitored students during testing
Collected test tickets and scratch paper at the end of each test session and delivered to the Building Coordinator
Maintained security of all testing materials
Substitute Teacher
Jan. 2015-Present
EDUStaff, LLC
Performs related duties of a teacher to provide continuity in the day-to-day responsibilities during the absence of the
regular employee.
Long-Term Substitute, Ridgeview Elementary, First Grade, Sparta, MI
Sept.-Nov. 2014
Prepared and performed lessons in mathematics, reading and writing
o Lucy Calkins Reading and Writing Workshop
o Math to support the Common Core State Standards using Math Expressions
Incorporated effective best practice strategies in whole group and small groups
Communicated with parents through E-mail and parent-teacher conferences
Integrated technology to maximize active student engagement and to enhance student learning (Smart Board
technology, document camera and computers)
Assisted students in Guided Reading
Became familiar with Be Nice positive anti-bullying program
Collaborated with grade level teaching team in support of learner growth

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Camp Invention Teacher, Farmington Central High School, First-Sixth Grade, Farmington Hills, MI
June 2014
Camp Invention is a summer program created by the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
Delivered curriculum and step-by-step instructions that aligned with state and national standards
Communicated with students via STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)-focused activities
Substitute Teacher
April 2014-Present
PESG (Professional Educational Services Group)
Performs related duties of a teacher to provide continuity in the day-to-day responsibilities during the absence of the
regular employee.
Student Teaching, Forest Elementary, Fourth Grade, Farmington Hills, MI
Jan.-April 2014
Prepared and taught detailed lessons with focused assessments in:
o Science to support the Grade Level Content Expectations using the FOSS Science Kits
o Math to support the Curriculum Framework/Common Core State Standards
o Lucy Calkins Reading and Writing Workshop
Incorporated effective best practice strategies in whole group and small groups
Integrated technology to enhance student learning and to provide opportunities for student involvement (Smart
Board technology and document camera to display math and science manipulatives)
Evaluated formal and summative assessments to design lessons
Adapted lessons to address a variety of learning styles through the use of whole group, collaborative learning and
hands-on activities
Participated in Instructional Consultation Team (ICT)
Became familiar with Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS)
Communicated with parents through parent-teacher conferences
Collaborated with grade level teaching team in support of learner growth
Teacher Assisting, North Elementary, First Grade, Wyoming, MI
Sept.-Dec. 2013
Prepared and performed lessons in mathematics and science
Incorporated effective best practice strategies in whole group and small groups
Assisted students in reading literacy and reading comprehension
Communicated with parents through parent-teacher conferences
Integrated technology to maximize active student engagement and to enhance student interaction (Smart Board
technology and document camera to display math manipulatives)

RELATED TEACHING EXPERIENCES

Child Care Provider
June-Aug. 2014
Brighton, MI
Worked, as an every day care taker for two children, ages 11 and 13. One of the siblings faces challenges of highfunctioning autism.
Supervised childrens safety, nutrition and activities
Organized planned activities and prepared meals with the children.
Monitored technology use to 30-60 minute cycles.
o Provided plenty of advanced warnings before the ending of each technology time.
Maintained daily routine and provided the children with opportunities to make choices.
Residential Support Staff
July 2012-Oct. 2013
MOKA (Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan), Allendale, MI
MOKA is a non-profit organization that serves individuals with disabilities in western Michigan.
Caregiver for adult males with developmental disabilities, providing assistance and support through gentle teaching
Responsibilities included medication administration, transportation, executing O.T. and P.T. plans

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HOSTS (Helping One Student To Succeed) Mentor
New Branches Charter Academy, Grand Rapids, MI
Prepared and taught lessons in reading literacy and reading comprehension
Tutored students one-to-one during the school day
Evaluated summative assessment results to modify future lessons and to set student learning goals

Feb.-April 2012

Math Tutor, Second Grade

Sibley Elementary, Grand Rapids, MI
Prepared and executed multiplication lessons derived from student assessments
Incorporated effective teaching strategies in small groups and one-to-one mentoring
Adapted lessons to address a variety of learning styles through the use of math manipulates

Oct.-Nov. 2011

Child Care Provider / Tutor

Aug. 2011-Feb. 2012
Care taker/Tutor, Hudsonville, MI
Worked, as an after-school special needs tutor for a teenage girl who faces challenges of severe autism.
Provided after-school care
Incorporated effective teaching practices to meet the unique learning style and sensory needs
Adapted lessons to reinforce and complement her IEP goals from school
Teachers Aid
Hilton Elementary, Brighton, MI
Assisted first grade students in reading literacy and writing
Provided teacher assistance by helping individual students and grading tests

May-June 2011

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Fire Up Conference, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
March 2014
o Grants and Grant Writing
o Effective Strategies for Managing Difficult Educational Situations
o The First Five Years (Learning and Thriving
o LGP Out of State Teacher Job Opportunities
Fall Science Update Conference, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI
Nov. 2011 & 2012
o Served as an assistant to session presenters
o Assisted with room setup for presenters
Grand Valley State Universitys 17th Annual Professional Development Symposium
Nov. 2011
Grand Valley State Universitys Science Olympiad
March 2011
o Served as an assistant event supervisor under the supervision of Steve Mattox, Ph. D (Professor Geology
Department) and graded test scores for the Science Olympiad student participants

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
National Science Teachers Association (Student Chapter of Grand Valley State University)
Student Council for Exceptional Children (Student Chapter of Grand Valley State University)

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Infant, Child and Adult CPR
First Aid
CPI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) Certified

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REFERENCES
Tony Howerton
Lakes Elementary School
Principal
687 Taylor Road
Brighton, MI 48114
(W) 810-626-2700
anthonyhowerton@hartlandschools.us
Megan Taylor
Ridgeview Elementary
First Grade Teacher
560 W. Spartan Dr.
Sparta, MI 49345
(W) 616-887-8218 Ex 3404
(C) 616-890-7232
megan.taylor@spartaschools.org
Retta London
Forest Elementary
Cooperating Teacher and Former Fourth Grade Teacher
34545 Old Timber Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
(C) 248-470-2807
retta.london@gmail.com
Carolyn Schmidt
Grand Valley State University
Field Coordinator
401 DeVos Center, Bldg. C, Pew Campus
Grand Rapids
(C) 586-770-2076
schmidca@gvsu.edu
Tammy Watts
North Elementary
Cooperating Teacher
161 34th Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(W) 616-252-2010
(C) 616-821-8889
watts@godwinschools.org
Dee Lewis
Grand Valley State University
Field Coordinator
401 DeVos Center, Bldg. C, Pew Campus
Grand Rapids
(C) 616-247-3927
lewisdee@gvsu.edu