Symantha D.

Reilly
5035 Campus Hill Dr. Apt #I204 Okemos, MI 48864 (734) 260-9028 reillysy13@msu.edu symanthareilly.weebly.com

PROFESSIONAL GOALS: To obtain a secondary position in English and/or biology where I can create a comfortable learning environment in which I can motivate students to do and create their best work. I hope to further my development as a teacher with more experienced professionals and greater experience. EDUCATION: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI August 2012-Present Fifth Year Teacher Intern Program: Teaching Certification in Secondary Education Highly qualified to teach English Language Arts and Biology 12 Masters credits completed Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Bachelor of Arts Degree: English Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Bachelor of Science Degree: Zoology HONORS: Michigan State University Dean's List PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Substitute Teacher with PESG, LLC Utilized sub plans left by teacher Managed classroom behavior Wrote notes about the classroom for teacher's return September 2012-Present October 2012-Present Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011 August 2010-May 2012 August 2006-May 2010

Teacher Intern at JW Sexton High School, Lansing, MI

Created and implemented unit plans for American Literature and Ninth Grade English within the district's curriculum and the Common Core Standards Designed lessons, assignments, and assessments to teach and assess student understanding as individuals Integrated collaborative learning with group work and frequent use of technology in the form of an ELMO projector

Created, most notably, a unit on To Kill A Mockingbird and Romeo & Juliet focusing on understanding theme throughout history and how authors use language to inform the reader Created and encouraged an environment in which students felt free to express their opinions in a supportive space Participated in parent/teacher conferences and prepared for midterm and final grades for students Experienced hands-on teaching and successful mainstreaming with several diverse learners including students with non-fluent English and special needs September 2011-April 2012

Student Teacher at Highlander Way Middle School, Howell, MI

Senior year field placement with Michigan State University for 4 hours a week Observed eighth grade English classroom Taught lessons on the Holocaust, Stargirl, and science fiction Co-planned and co-taught lessons with my mentor and partner September -December 2010

Student Teacher at Otto Middle School, Lansing, MI

Junior year field placement with Michigan State University for 2 hours a week Observed teaching strategies to urban sixth graders Assisted teacher with facilitating group work and class discussion Learned how to apply various teaching strategies January -May 2010

Tutor at Otto Middle School, Lansing, MI

Used one-on-one teaching strategies to help two struggling math students and three struggling earth science students

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Dance Teacher at Dance Now Dance Forever Dance Studio, Lansing, MI September 2010-Present Teach many different dance styles to students ages 3-21 September 2004-May 2006

Dance Teacher at Spotlight Dance Studio, Hamburg, MI Assisted in teaching dance to students ages 3-14

SPECIAL SKILLS: MS Office Edline and Gradequick for grades available online for students and parents Large knowledge of both canonical and contemporary literature Certified in CPR, First Aid and use of an AED REFERENCES: Available upon request