Taryn Horbach Electronic Portfolio: http://sitemaker.umich.

edu/tarynhorbach
1675 Ross Dr. Troy, MI 48084 (248) 420-0355 tarynhorbach@gmail.com

Objective:

To obtain a teaching position seeking a new graduate’s enthusiasm and new ideas to facilitate student knowledge,
self- worth, and a sense of classroom community.

Certification:

Michigan Provisional Elementary Teaching Certificate: Grades K-8 April 2008

Endorsements: Math, Social Studies: Grades 6-8
American Red Cross certified in CPR, First Aid, AED, and oxygen administration

Education:

University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, MI April 2008

Bachelor of Arts of Education
GPA 3.76/4.00
Applied for Michigan Certificate for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching Technology (MCOATT)

Relevant Experience:

Flossie B. Tonda Elementary School, Canton, MI January- April 2008

Fourth Grade Student Teacher
 Educated students in math, science, social studies, language arts, writing, and technology
 Piloted a unit on energy for the district, integrating science, reading, hands-on experiments, and
technology into the classroom
 Using District and the State of Michigan Standards, provided differentiated instruction
 Employed group work, cooperative learning, whole group instruction, and guided reading to
establish a positive learning environment
 Planned and adapted curriculum for ESL learners and special need student with Autism
Spectrum Disorder

Flossie B. Tonda Elementary School, Canton, MI September- January 2008

Fourth Grade Pre-Students Teacher
 Taught various science and math lessons in order to explore how assessing, planning, and instruction are linked
across lessons
 Observed and assisted with parent teacher conferences and communications
 Organized and adapted curriculum for special need students and ESL learners
 Skills attained: Problem solving, conflict resolutions, tolerance, and patience

Hoben Elementary School, Canton, MI January- April 2007

Fifth Grade Pre-Student Teacher
 Accumulated 40+ hours of teaching in a culturally diverse public school setting
 Instructed students in social studies, language arts, writing, and technology
 Helped students struggling with reading and math
 Administered running recorders and Qualitative Reading Inventories
 Collected and interpreted data to understand a low performing student

Cheney Academy of Mathematics and Science, Willow Run, MI September- December 2007
Kindergarten Pre- Student Teacher
 Observed 40+ hours of teaching in a culturally diverse public school setting
 Worked with students on letter and number recognition
 Developed and taught whole- class comprehension strategy lesson on visualizing
 Conducted whole-class ‘read aloud’ and discussion on social issues
 Collected data on focus child for mock parent- teacher conference

Troy and Ann Arbor, MI 2003- December 2008

ESL and Math Tutor
 Planned and taught lessons in reading, language arts, and social studies
 Helped students develop Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry skills

Forest Hills Swim Club, Birmingham, MI Summers 2001- 2008

Swim Instructor/ Pool Manager
 Orchestrated pool activities geared towards children ages 4-18
 Provided swim instruction

Leadership & Activities:

Kappa Delta Pi, Ann Arbor, MI September 2006- May 2008

Kaiser Partnership Chair and Leadership Council
 Organized a fundraiser; raised $2,000 for Willow Run School
 Developed skills in public speaking, delegating tasks, and planning large- scale events
 Seized opportunities to become a more effective leader through sessions titled Actions of a Leader, Keep the
Motivation Going, and Shifting from KDP Leadership to the Classroom
 Recruited and scheduled volunteers for “Skelementary” game room
 Awarded Distinguished Membership

Michigan Sign Club, Ann Arbor, MI September 2006-May 2007

Member
 Gained significant knowledge of students with hearing impairments and how to successfully integrate them into
the classroom

Professional Development:

 Teaching and Linguistic Diversity: A Functional Approach to Fostering Academic English

 Technology and Knowledge
 Working with Words

Personal Interests:

Family, half marathon training, reading, soccer

References:

Klotylda Phillippi Tracy Cade Kristine Oke

Field Instructor Paraprofessional Cooperating Teacher
Ann Arbor, MI Canton, MI Canton, MI
(734) 763-5654 (734) 751-1057 (586) 805-2252
klophil@umich.edu cadegang@wowway.com okek@pccs.k12.mi.us

Additional references are available upon request.