Devon Orrin

devonorrin@gmail.com
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Objective:

To obtain a position as an elementary or middle school teacher.

Education:

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Masters of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum, August 2012 - August 2016
Concentration: K-12 Administration
Grade Point Average: 4.00
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts, May 2012
Majors: English, Elementary Education
Teaching Minors: English, Spanish

Certification:

Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate

K-5 All Subject Areas
English and Spanish 6-8, May 2013

Teaching
Experience:

Spanish teacher, Eastover Elementary School, Bloomfield Hills, MI

Bloomfield Hills Schools, August 2015-Present
developed curriculum and activities to teach Spanish vocabulary and culture to
K - 4 students
crafted and implemented region-based virtual field trips for every grade
integrated Visible Thinking techniques, procedures, and activities into daily lessons
incorporated reading and math into lessons to support the School Improvement Plan
supported school-wide behavior interventions
created and administered oral and written tests for all students
communicated with families to give insight on student progress and at-home opportunities
collaborated with general and special education teachers to adjust instruction for all
learners
coordinated parent and high school volunteers to enrich center activities for Kindergarten
students
spearheaded and organized donations and volunteers for Spanish Cooking and Tasting Day
collaborated with teachers across district as a member of the Spanish curriculum team,
Visible Thinking cohort, and Positive Behavior Intervention Support team
Spanish & English Language Arts teacher, Holly Middle School, Holly, MI
Holly Area Schools, August 2013 - August 2015
integrated Leader in Me skills and practices into daily classroom instruction
developed and taught accelerated yearlong high school level Spanish 1
enriched and differentiated instruction for advanced and heritage learners in Spanish 2
created and taught 12-week introductory Spanish courses for sixth and seventh grades
adapted Oakland Schools Atlas Rubicon ELA units
piloted and presented ClassDojo classroom management and participation system
contributed to professional development presentations
facilitated Leader in Me curriculum committee

 designed student-run Student Lighthouse Team class

facilitated student-led hands-on school improvement projects
chaperoned student council meetings and events
coordinated a cappella club and Spanish field trips
Participant, Cross Cultural Teaching Abroad in South Africa
Michigan State University Study Abroad, July 2013 - August 2013
observed and guided a South African K - 8 classroom
analyzed and compared educational practices in South Africa and the United States
Long-term substitute teacher, Hoover Elementary School, Hazel Park, MI
Hazel Park School District, May 2013 - June 2013, Grade Level: 1
followed and adapted Oakland Schools reading and writing curriculum
collaborated with staff members to implement individual and class behavior interventions
communicated regularly with parents through behavior plans
Intern teacher, Hoover Elementary School, Hazel Park, MI
Hazel Park School District, August 2012 - May 2013, Grade Level: 3
followed and enriched a set curriculum in math, reading, and writing
developed science and social studies unit plans from content expectations
participated in a pilot math program
differentiated instruction in all subject areas to accommodate a variety of student needs
established classroom management and transition procedures
facilitated rotating guided reading lessons for small literacy groups
collaborated and contributed to Individualized Education Plans
guided and observed a yoga behavioral management program
led committee for parent involvement nights
Professional
Development:

Co-Presenter, NCTE Conference, Minneapolis 2015

Oakland Schools Leadership and Facilitation Conference, Pontiac 2015
Co-Presenter, Michigan World Language Association Annual Conference, Lansing 2015
Michigan World Language Association Annual Conference, Lansing 2013, 2014
Leader in Me Training, Holly 2013, 2014
MRA Lighting the Way for Literacy, Grand Rapids 2013
Wayne State 2nd Annual Poverty Conference, Detroit 2013

Technology:

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ActivInspire Promethean, Web Page Design, iPad,
Document Camera, Email, Blogger, Twitter, Read Naturally, Skyward, ClassDojo, Quizlet,
Kahoot!, DuoLingo

Honors:

Attendance Grant, Michigan World Language Association, Fall 2014

Member, Michigan Reading Association, Spring 2013
Deans List Fall 2008 - Spring 2012
Member, Honors College, Fall 2008 - Spring 2012
Orally Proficient Score on MSU's Spanish Oral Proficiency Exam

Interests:

Reading, dancing, travel, singing with college a cappella group, arts and crafts.