Boeskool

Yvonne Boeskool
Contact me: yvonneb383@gmail.com
Online portfolio: https://yvonne-boeskool.weebly.com/

Education Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, May 2019
Major in Language Arts, Minor in English as a Second Language
GPA: 3.62
Fremont High School, Fremont, MI

Certification Michigan Provisional Elementary Teaching Certificate
K-5 All Subjects (6-8 all subjects self-contained classroom)
6-8 Language Arts, 6-8 English as a Second Language

Teaching Teacher Intern, Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
Experiences Grand Rapids, MI, Spring 2019
s Taught Language Arts and Social Studies to two classes of 5th grade students
s Incorporated technology into lesson plans
s Collaborated with the other 5th grade teachers via weekly meetings
s Gained experience forming positive relationships with written and verbal
communication and parent-teacher conferences

ESL Teaching Intern, Southwood Elementary
Kentwood, MI, Fall 2018
s Collaborated with another Calvin College student in creating and teaching an eight-
lesson math unit on adding and subtracting money
s Differentiated instruction for eleven beginning English speakers from nine different
countries

Book Club Leader, Grand Rapids Christian Elementary – Iroquois Campus
Grand Rapids, MI, Fall 2018
s Developed unit on How to Steal a Dog by Barbara O’Connor
s Taught unit to a small group of 4th graders, book club style

Peer Tutor and Academic Coach, Calvin College Student Academic Services
Grand Rapids, MI, Fall 2017-Fall 2018
s Assisted college students with two math courses for elementary teachers
s Guided students in developing effective study and organizational skills
s Served as the receptionist at the front desk of the Tutoring Center (Fall 2018)

Reading Tutor, Buchanan Elementary
Grand Rapids, MI, Spring 2018
s Tutored an individual 1st grade student in reading strategies and comprehension
s Completed a case study on the student

Teacher Aide, César E. Chávez Elementary
Grand Rapids, MI, Fall 2017
s Observed and assisted 3rd grade students with math, spelling
s Developed and taught unit on Text Features using differentiated instruction
s Collaborated with classroom teacher to plan lessons


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High School Teacher Aide, Pathfinder Primary School

Fremont, MI, Fall 2014-Spring 2015
s Observed classroom environment and kept journal of experiences
s Developed and taught various lessons with guidance of classroom teacher

Additional Seasonal Program Assistant, Newaygo County Council for the Arts - Artsplace
Experiences Fremont, MI, Summer 2015 & 2017, currently on holidays & weekends when needed
s Attend to and ring up customers in gallery, artist market, and pottery studio
s Teach and assist in youth art classes and prepare for classes by gathering supplies,
cleaning/arranging classrooms, and creating sample projects

Campus Tour Guide, Calvin College Admissions
Grand Rapids, MI, Spring 2017-Fall 2018
s Give personal tours and group tours to visiting, prospective students and parents

NCRESA Shared Intern, Newaygo County Regional Educational Service Agency
Fremont, MI, Summer 2018
s Served as the assistant to the Coordinator of the College For Kids Program by
organizing and overseeing various enrichment classes
s Assisted in Early On Playgroups for 3-year-olds at the Fremont Center and Neway
Center
s Filled in for the receptionist at the Neway Center when needed

Volunteer Camp Counselor, West Michigan GEMS Camp
Camp Ao-Wa-Kiya, Shelby, MI, August 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
s Served as cabin counselor for 4th-6th grade girls
s Developed projects for and taught enrichment sessions in which girls earned badges
in Drama, Restoration Crafting, and Painting

Lead Counselor for Teens, Newaygo County Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
White Cloud, MI, Summer 2016
s Led indoor and outdoor recreational activities to foster physical, mental, and social
development
s Managed paperwork such as field trip forms, meal count, attendance, and payments

Professional Fire Up! Student Teachers’ Conference, Grand Valley State University (March 4, 2019)
Development Standards-Based Grading P.D. day, Grand Rapids Christian High School (Feb. 22, 2019)
First Aid and CPR Certified (October 12, 2018)
Project Learning Tree Workshop, Bunker Interpretive Center (March 10, 2018)

Skills Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experienced in Google Classroom and accustomed to teaching in smart classrooms
Familiar with Project-Based Learning and constructivist teaching methods

Portfolio https://yvonne-boeskool.weebly.com/