Rachel L.

Forstat
forstatr@msu.edu
University Address: Permanent Address:
4905 Dunckel Rd. Apt. 303 1909 Walmar Dr.
Lansing, MI 48910 Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 281-8468 (517) 323-3203

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a teacher intern in an elementary school classroom

EDUCATION: Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts degree, May 2010
Major: Elementary Education
Teaching Major: Language Arts

PRE-INTERNSHIP Midway Elementary School, Holt, Michigan

FIELD EXPERIENCE: September 2009 - April 2010, Grade Level: 4th
• Designed and taught hands-on lessons in Science and Social Studies, for the entire
class
• Executed a Science Talk with a small group of students
• Worked with a small group of students in a Literature Circle
• Created a hands-on activity for a Social Studies lesson
Cornell Elementary School, Okemos, Michigan
September 2008-December 2008, Grade Level: Kindergarten
• Observed classroom activities, lessons, and management techniques
• Worked with small groups of students in the area of literacy
• Initiated a literacy activity for a small group of students
• Implemented three literacy assessments for a small group of students

TEACHING RELATED Nanny, Okemos, Michigan, October 2007-December 2007

EXPERIENCE: • Supervised two children, ages 5 and 7
• Offered support and aid in schoolwork and household chores
Volunteer, Wexford Montessori Magnet School, Lansing, Michigan
September 2006-December 2006, Grade Level: 4th and 5th
• Viewed classroom activities, lessons, and management techniques with diverse
learners, and offered support to collaborating teacher.
• Aided a small groups of students in the areas of literacy and math
Volunteer, Special Olympics, Grand Ledge, Michigan, May 2005
Youth Camp Councilor, Grand Ledge, Michigan, June 2004-July 2004
• Planned and implemented activities for children, ages 8-14
• Attended to the various physical and emotional needs of elementary and middle
school students, while maintaining constant communication with faculty and
administration
• Assisted with refereeing camp games.

OTHER WORK Student Intern, Michigan Department of Natural Resources

EXPERIENCE: 530 W. Allegan St. Lansing, MI 48917, June 2005-Present
• Assist with office work, filing, scanning, copying
• Act as a member of a cooperative team

PROFESSIONAL Member, Student Michigan Education Association, Michigan State University,

DEVELOPMENT: October 2009-Present
2009 Technology Conference, Michigan State University, November 2009
Peer Assistance Leader, Training and Diversity Conferences, Grand Ledge,
Michigan, September 2003-June 2005

TECHNOLOGY: Proficient in:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• PowerPoint
• Personal Blog: bloggergirlrachelf.blogspot.com
 • Personal Website/Electronic Portfolio: msforstatsportfolio.weebly.com
• Wikis
• Digital Storyboards
• Today’s Meet

HONORS AND Dean’s List, May 2007, December 2008, May 2009
ACHIEVEMENTS: National Honors Society, Grand Ledge, Michigan, September 2003-June 2005

INTERESTS: Reading, Spending time outdoors, Music