Chris Andresen

(517) 614-4875
chrisandresen10@gmail.com
16997 Perry Road, Haslett, MI, 48840
chrisandresen.weebly.com

Professional Goal
To obtain a full-time position teaching social studies at the secondary level, where I can build
and execute thoughtful lesson plans, and create a safe, comfortable and nurturing learning
environment for my students.

Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Teaching Certification Program in Secondary Education:
August 2014-May 2015
Certification in Social Studies (RX)
12 masters credits completed in Teaching and Curriculum Studies
Bachelors of Arts Degree:
August 2010-May 2014
Major: History Education (RX endorsement)
o Minor: Geography

Professional Experience
Long Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher: Hartland High School, Hartland, MI
August 2015-present
Currently teaching 10th and 11th grade Economics and US History
Designed and implemented my own unique lesson plans
Worked with various forms of technology in the classroom
Collaborated with PLCs on lessons and curriculum
Built positive relationships with students
Incorporated media and technology into our daily routine
Substitute Teaching: Professional Education Services Group, Burton, MI
November 2014-May 2015
Comprehended and executed substitute plans
Effectively led students in class
Internship: Grand Blanc High School, Grand Blanc, MI
September 2014-May 2015
Taught 10th grade US History and Geography
Designed and executed engaging lessons during yearlong internship
Worked with a richly diverse student body
Nurtured a supportive and lively classroom environment
Collaborated extensively with other teachers in PLC and social studies department
Executed a variety of lessons and assessments
Team-taught a section of 10th grade US History with special education teacher
Utilized several types of media in lessons and daily routines
Connected with parents and guardians to strengthen school-home communication

Field Work: Holt High School, Holt, MI

September 2013-April 2014
Planned, taught, and analyzed lesson plans for 10th grade World History classes
Managed and organized classroom activities

Analyzed and observed mentor teachers instruction and management of class

Inquired into mentor teachers methods in instruction and management

Field Work: MacDonald Middle School, East Lansing, MI

September 2012-April 2013
Aided students with material from 7th grade chemistry class

Analyzed lessons and classroom environment in subject areas outside my discipline

Field Work: Everett High School, Lansing, MI

September 2011-April 2012
Tutored students in a variety of subject areas outside my discipline
Engaged students in activities beyond their school work in after school program

Other Work Experience

Store Manager at Spartys Coffee Shops: East Lansing, MI
September 2011-August 2015
Managed store employees, sales and inventory paperwork
Trained and assisted co-workers in store operations

Promoted and took a leadership role within the first six months
Effectively served customers as well as handled customer complaints

Skills

Technology: Mac and PC OS. Worked extensively with Google ChromeBooks in the classroom.
Programs: Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Classroom, Google Drive, Socrative,
Prezi, Quicktime, and and multiple SIS platforms.
Classroom: Worked with projectors, SmartBoards, document cameras

Heather Kuhlman
Teacher
Hartland High School
(810) 626-2374
heatherkuhlman@hartlands
chools.us

Phil Urbanik
Social Studies Teacher,
Mentor
Grand Blanc High School
(810) 423-8062
purbanik@grandblancscho
ols.org

Todd Babiasz
Social Studies Department
Chair
Grand Blanc High School
(810) 591-6487
tbabiasz@grandblancschools.
org

Jennifer Hammond, Ph.D.

Principal
Grand Blanc High School
(810) 591-6637
jhammond@grandblancschools
.org

References

Heather Simon
Secondary Field Instructor
Michigan State University
(517) 881-0240
simonhea@msu.edu

Adam Schmitt
Course Instructor, Doctoral
Student
Michigan State University
(217) 721-2680
schmi468@msu.edu