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Morgan M. Skop skopm@mail.gvsu.edu
morganskop.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE Seeking a position as a teacher where I can utilize my passion, education,

and experience to excite children about learning and help them become
lifelong learners.

EDUCATION Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI

Bachelor of Science December 2015
Major: Mathematics
Minor: Elementary Certification

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Long Term Substitute

East Jordan Middle/High School
September 2016-June 2017
Planning for and teaching the following classes: Algebra One, 7th Grade Math, 8th
Grade Math, and Physical Science.
Maintained a positive learning environment through classroom management and
developing strong relationships.
Attending professional development and staff meetings.
Conducting parent-teacher conferences.
Participated in Illuminate Education, Planbook, and Google Classroom training.

Substitute Teacher
West Elementary - Grandville
December 2015-May 2015
Taught in a variety of elementary classrooms.
Completed a five week substitute job in a fourth grade classroom.
Supervised students while on a field trip to Lansing.

Student Teacher
West Elementary Grandville
September 2015-December 2015
Gained experience teaching in a sixth grade classroom under the supervision of the
classroom teacher.
Planned and taught math, science, and social studies lessons.
Implemented strategies to engage and involve all students.
Participated in parent-teacher conferences.
Acquired familiarity with TenMarks.com and Whole Brain Teaching.

Visiting Teacher (Study Abroad)

Arusha Primary Tanzania
May 2015
Taught in a Standard 2 classroom while studying abroad in Arusha, Tanzania.
Developed math and grammar lessons which integrated and adjusted previous
teaching skills/styles in order to best support student learning.
Learned to be very mindful of teaching choices and flexible.

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Teacher Assistant
North Elementary Godwin Heights
January 2015 April 2015
Assisted the teacher of a first grade classroom.
Worked closely with students in one-on-one and small group settings.
Led whole class instruction and activities.
Created lessons, activities, and worksheets.
Attended parent-teacher conferences.

Softball Coach
East Jordan Junior Varsity - Assistant Coach 2017
East Jordan Little League - 9&10 Girls 2013 and 2014, T-Ball and 9&10 Girls All-Stars 2012
Conducted practices to help players develop fundamental skills.
Provided an environment in which mistakes were viewed as opportunities to
improve.
Motivated players to do their best.
Demonstrated and required good sportsmanship.

Mentor
Oakwood Intermediate Allendale
February 2014 April 2014:
Mentored a fifth grade student once a week.
Aided him in reading the materials provided by the teacher.
Stimulated conversation about the reading in order to make connections and
improve comprehension.

Childcare Provider
Various Families
2008-2012:
Cared for children of various ages.
Entertained children with games and activities which engaged the imagination.
Responsible for light house work and cooking.

FIELD EXPERIENCES FOR COURSES

Pinewood Elementary - Jenison Met with a student to work on activities that

March 2015 focused on phonemic awareness and fluency.

Springview Elementary - Allendale Performed three read alouds in a first grade

February 2014- April 2014 classroom.

Jenison Junior High Wrote and taught an algebra lesson on linear

March 2014 systems.

Evergreen Elementary- Allendale Tutored two first grade students. Created and led
September 2013- December 2013 activities that targeted various reading skills.

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Allendale Middle School With a group of colleagues, created and taught a
November 2013 unit made up of four lessons on quadrilaterals.

Rosewood Elementary Jenison Led math activities with kindergarten, second

January 2013-March 2013 grade, and fifth grade students.

INVOLVEMENT

Colleges Against Cancer Member, 2011-2015

Math in Action Conference Attendee/Volunteer, February 2014
Michigan Reading Association Conference Volunteer, March 2015
COE 50th Anniversary Lecture Series Attendee/Volunteer, March 2015
Student Teacher Showcase Attendee, April 2015
Fire-Up Conference Attendee, October 2015

UNRELATED EMPLOYMENT

Hostess/Server Boyne Mountain Resort Seasonal 2013-2015

Server Porter Creek Fish House Seasonal 2013-2016

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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