Brian Wiggins

Objective
Dedicated educator committed to establishing a classroom environment that allows all students to succeed and
reach true potential. Energetic about making practical connections for students in the social studies discipline
Education
Grand Valley State University (Allendale, MI)
Graduate Teacher Certification Program May 2017-April 2018
 Coursework in order to obtain teacher certification at the secondary level.
o Secondary Teacher Certification pending (May, 2018)
Group Social Studies, English Teaching, Secondary Education January 2016-May 2017
 Coursework in order to gain knowledge in content areas for teaching secondary students.
BS Communication Studies, emphasis in broadcasting August 2011-April 2015
 Gained knowledge and expertise in many technological elements and understanding of communication
elements of a wide variety of people.

Teaching Experience
Muskegon High School (Muskegon, MI) January 2018-March 2018
Student Teacher; Economics & AP Government
 Managed all duties of a teacher in the classroom over a period of seven weeks
 Created and developed instructional lessons and units to promote positive student learning based on state and
national standards.
 Practiced an engaging teaching style that encouraged student participation and engagement.
 Promoted a positive learning environment for all students.
 Maintained an organized classroom in order to facilitate and cultivate student learning.
 Worked closely with mentor teacher in all aspects of the classroom in order to gain expertise
Muskegon High School (Muskegon, MI) August 2017-December 2018
Teacher Assistant; Economics
 Worked closely with mentor teacher in all aspects of the classroom in order to gain expertise to prepare for
student teaching.
 Co-planned and co-taught lessons in a positive and engaging manner in order to gain student interest.
 Gained knowledge of various classroom technologies and instructional materials.
 Assisted in creating an organized classroom in order to facilitate and cultivate student learning.
EduStaff LLC (Greater Grand Rapids Area) December 2017 – Present
Substitute Teacher
 Worked in a variety of classrooms in order to further gain teaching experience.
 Managed many different classroom environments.
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Additional Educational Work Experience
Jenison High School (Jenison, MI) August 2016-October 2017
Assistant Boys Cross Country Coach
 Assisted with coaching and motivating a team toward a common goal
 Developed relationships with athletes in order to set and achieve individual and team goals
 Assisted in establishing culture through working with new coach.
 Gained experience in working with children with special needs

Additional Work Experience

Grand Valley State University Information Technologies (Grand Rapids, MI) June 2016- July 2018
Lead Audio Visual Technician
 Managed and gained expertise in a variety of classroom and audio visual technologies.
 Effectively troubleshot and resolved technological issues.
 Effectively trained and taught new employees all aspects of the job
 Maintained a high level of work ethic and dependability.

References
Joel Erndteman Mentor Teacher Muskegon High School
Diane Elve Field Coordinator Grand Valley State University
Jacci Storey Jenison Coach Jenison/Wyoming Public Schools
Autumn DeRoo GVSU Supervisor Grand Valley State University