Harley DeVincent

972.979.3320 / hrdevin@umich.edu / 733 Oakland Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

CERTIFICATION: Michigan Provisional Elementary Certificate June 2017

Elementary: K-5 All Subjects, K-8 All Subjects Self Contained Classroom
Mathematics: K-8
Texas Initial One-Year Certificate
Upon receiving Michigan Provisional Elementary Certificate, will apply for review of
credentials through the Texas Education Agency and will take the necessary steps to receive
Texas Initial One-Year Certificate

EDUCATION: University of Michigan School of Education April 2017

B.A. in Education with Elementary Certification Ann Arbor, MI
Teaching Major: Mathematics GPA: 3.8
James B. Angell Scholar, University Honors 2016

TEACHING
EXPERIENCE: Eberwhite Elementary School, Ann Arbor, MI September 2016-Present
4th Grade Teaching Intern
Created and implemented a unit focusing on the reading and writing of poetry that
concluded with inviting families to the class poetry slam
Conducted whole class math discussions that promoted collaborative thinking and sharing
among students on mathematical strategies
Planned and led whole class scientific investigations where students learned to collect data
and use their observations to make a claim about an investigation question
Mentored a student who is an English Language Learner and improved their math, reading,
and science skills through translation tools and spending extra time explaining concepts
Performed home visits to get to know the families and communities of my students

Bryant and Pattengill Elementary Schools, Ann Arbor, MI September 2015-April 2016
Kindergarten and 5th Grade Pre-Student Teaching Intern
Planned and enacted whole class and small group lessons to actively engage students in
Social Studies where students learned about historical change over time, visual inquiries,
and public issues
Implemented a guided reading lesson about activating prior knowledge with a small group of
students after gathering information about student comprehension techniques
Conducted an interactive read aloud that engaged students in a class discussion about a book
that introduced new vocabulary
Administered several literacy assessments to a focal student in the first grade that helped to
formulate reading and writing lessons for this student

Ann and Nate Levine Academy, Dallas, TX Summer 2014 and Summer 2015
Preschool Camp Counselor
Supervised and instructed a classroom of three and four year olds in arts & crafts,
swimming, and scientific discovery
Designed art lessons which corresponded to specific themes that actively engaged all
campers throughout the camp day

Towsley Childrens Center, Ann Arbor, MI May 2015-June 2015

Preschool Student Teacher
Supported three lead teachers in a classroom of two through five year-old children
throughout the entire school day while gaining experience and insight in a play-based
preschool
 Plano Independent School District, Plano, TX August 2011-May 2013
K-5 Student Teaching Intern
Worked as a high school student with mentor teachers and their students by assisting them in
the classroom and fostering relationships
Gained experience working with 4 students in a special education classroom by assisting the
students with their independent math work and classroom routines

LEADERSHIP &
PHILANTHROPY:
Girls on the Run, Ann Arbor, MI February 2017-Present
Part-Time Coach
Coaches a team of 13 upper elementary aged girls in an after school program that promotes
self confidence, healthy decisions, and collaboration

Tutoring, Ann Arbor, MI February 2017-Present

Fourth Grade Math Tutor
Analyzes and interprets student mathematics data to review concepts previously taught or
pre-teach upcoming lessons to a small group of students before school

Kappa Delta Pi, Ann Arbor, MI September 2016-Present

Member
International honor society in education whose members participates in chapter events and
philanthropy including can food/book drives and making blankets for nearby schools

Alpha Phi Fraternity, Ann Arbor, MI September 2013-Present

Sister/Director of New Member Education
Implemented a new member program that focused on educating new members about our
sisterhood and fostering relationships between the new and existing members
Participated in philanthropic events with fellow sisters including raising money for womens
heart health at our annual Red Dress Gala and volunteering in a food pantry

Texas Association of Future Educators, Plano, TX August 2011-June 2013

President/Member
Organized a holiday toy drive for two Title 1 schools in the district
Assembled and led a tour of the high school for the feeder elementary schools

REFERENCES:
Shelley Bruder Maria DeRosia Dana Shidlofsky
Field Instructor Mentor Teacher Director of Extended Day Program
University of Michigan Eberwhite School Ann and Nate Levine Academy
bruders@umich.edu derosiam@aaps.k12.mi.us danashidlofsky@gmail.com
(734)-646-6637 (734)-476-3826 (214)-228-6515