Hope Andres' Resume

    
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Objective
 Enrich the lives of children and help them learn in many different ways.  Assist in any other extra activities beyond the classroom such as after school programs, tutoring, or helping in the community.

Education
Masters of Art in Educational Technology, May 2011
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Masters Degree in Educational Technology

Bachelor of Science in Education, December 2006
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan 
Major: Elementary Group Minors Minor: Mathematics/Science, Integrated Arts, 

Michigan Provisional Certificate:
 K- 5 all subjects (self contained classroom)

Bachelor of Arts, April 2004
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Major: General Studies

Associates Degree, April 2001
Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek, Michigan

Experience
Harper Creek Public Schools, Battle Creek, MI.
Second Grade Teacher, August-June 2010-Present
My fourth year of teaching I started the year off with 27 second graders, but now have 16 because we added another teacher. I  was responsible for teaching the whole curriculum for Second grade in all subject areas.  I also had a parent volunteer who came in my room twice a week to run our motor moms program in our building.

Harper Creek Public Schools, Battle Creek, MI.
Fifth Grade Science Teacher, August-June 2009-2010
During my third year of teaching I taught fifth grade science and  Social Studies.  I taught science out of the Math and Science Center Kit and taught Social Studies out of the CISD kit. I was glad to watch my graders grow throughout the school year.

Harper Creek Public Schools, Battle Creek, MI.
Second Grade Teacher, August-June 2008-2009
In my second year of teaching I taught to 21 second graders. I  was responsible for teaching the whole curriculum for Second grade in all subject areas. I also helped people prepare for the MEAP.  I was blessed to have a parent volunteer in my room twice a week working in small groups with students.  My class also took 3rd place in the Social Studies Digital storybook competition on their timelines.  We also made end of the year PowerPoint’s.

Battle Creek Public Schools, Battle Creek, MI
Kindergarten Teacher, August-June 2007-2008
During my first year of teaching I taught Kindergarten to 21 students.  I was responsible for teaching the whole curriculum for Kindergarten in all subject areas.  I was also active in extra curricular activities my school did and also put on mini plays with the other Kindergarten teachers.  

Galesburg Augusta Primary School, Galesburg, MI
Intern Teacher, August-December 2006
I interned in a first grade classroom with twenty students.  During my internship I conducted two mini units. My first mini unit focused on Native American Studies. By making tepees, necklaces, headbands, totem poles, and vests the students learned about Native American customs and culture. The second mini unit was on reindeers.  We made reindeer food, fact books, headbands, and pillows.  The students enjoyed learning about reindeers through the activities that went along with the lessons.  I also assisted students one on one, taught in all subject areas, attended meeting with my mentor teacher, and helped organize lesson plans with my mentor teacher and independently.

Mattawan Early Elementary, Mattawan, MI
Pre-Internship, January-April 2006
My partner and I taught in a second grade math and science classroom.  We taught six math and six science lessons.  In math, using a “hands on” approach and the schools curriculum we taught about different shapes and made various graphs to represent them. In science, our topic was sound and the different ways that sound is made and how it travels.  Daily journals were kept for both subjects.  Journal entries included responses to questions posed to students to engage their comprehension of the subject matter.  In addition, we created a bulletin board with important vocabulary, assisted with lesson planning, and worked with students one on one.

Work History
WSI Substitute Teacher, Portage, MI
Substitute, August 2003- 2006
I have subbed in many different districts in the Calhoun and Kalamazoo area. While subbing I have used many different classroom management skills and have worked with many diverse children.

GAP Incorporation, Battle Creek, MI
Sales Associate, August 2000-July 2004
While working in a retail atmosphere with a diverse group of people for four years, I developed many different skills.  While working there I learned to change floor sets, promote different advertising promotions, and relating with different people 

Portage Outreach Community Center, Portage, MI
Tutor, August 2001-July 2002
Helped tutor a child who was having difficulties with reading.  We worked two days a week for an hour on a daily basis.

ABC Toddlerville, Battle Creek, MI
Caregiver/Teacher aide, August 1999- April 2001
While working at ABC toddlerville I helped toddlers with forming language skills, fine motor skills and also develop a day to day routine to follow.  In addition to that I also helped plan many different events and activities at the daycare center. Some of those included pioneer workshops, worlds smallest breakfast table, and different holiday parties.

Honors and Activities
National Honors Society, December 2006- present
Western Michigan University Deans List, Fall Semester 2004-December 2006
Student Education Association, August 2004- December 2006

Additional Certifications
Infant, Child, and Adult CPR, December 2009
First Aid, December 2006

Computer Skills
I am proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet Explorer, Kids Inspiration, Kid Pix, Iwebfolio, and Dream Weaver.

References Available Upon Request

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