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EDUCATION
James C. Heslip1098 Byron St., Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: (734) 660-4792 | E-Mail: [email protected] ePortfolio: http://heslipteacher.weebly.com
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Fall 2014 — Spring 2015 Secondary Teaching Certification (expected May 2015) Qualified to teach English
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Fall 2011 — Spring 2014 Bachelor of Arts in English Psychology Minor
Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI Fall 2009 — Spring 2011
Manchester Community High School, Manchester, MI Fall 2004 — Spring 2009
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Intern Teacher, Plymouth High School, Plymouth, MI Fall 2014 — Spring 2015
Taught and co-taught English 9 and Science Fiction Literature and Film Assumed all classroom responsibilities throughout the yearlong internship, including unit and
lesson planning, grading, and classroom management Collaborated with mentor teacher and other staff to ensure effective classroom practices Planned all units and lessons to align with Common Core State Standards Designed formative and summative assessments to gauge student learning and growth Analyzed formative and summative assessment results to inform future teaching Crafted multimodal activities to address a variety of different learning styles Collaborated with staff colleagues in various professional learning committees Utilized technology as an instructional tool to support learning objectives and student
engagement Developed students’ writing processes and skills through a variety of essays, frequent constructive
feedback, and daily grammar and mechanics mini-lessons Facilitated dialogic activities and discussions to promote critical thinking and literary analysis Attended professional development sessions to improve teaching practices and instruction Conducted parent-teacher conferences and maintained communication with parents
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Spring 2014 Pre-service Tutor, Preparation for College Writing
Developed Multi-modal lessons to accommodate diverse English language learner students Facilitated classroom management procedures and assisted with the preparation of materials,
classroom paperwork, and students’ questions Conducted conferences to provide individualized instruction and assistance on student essays.
Waverly Middle School, Lansing, MI Fall 2013 — Spring 2014
Planned, taught, and analyzed vocabulary and literature lessons for seventh-grade English classes Facilitated classroom management procedures and assisted with the preparation of
materials, classroom paperwork, and students’ questions
Whitehills Elementary School, Lansing, MI Spring 2013
Observed and analyzed lessons and classroom management strategies in sixth, and occasionally fifth-grade English classes
Tutored small groups of students in reading comprehension skills and lesson content Maintained a reflective educational journal about my experience.
Willow Elementary School, Lansing, MI Summer 2013
Volunteered as a tutor in the Read to Succeed program through MSU and the Capital Area Literacy Coalition
Tutored a single third-grade student over the course of one semester, working to improve reading and writing skills
OTHER EXPERIENCE
President and Founder of Washtenaw Community College Games Club Fall 2009 — Spring 2011
Facilitated club meetings and activities Helped plan and execute club fundraising events Helped plan and execute game tournaments open to the student body and community Teamed up with local businesses to plan and execute various club events
Awell Conference, St. Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia October 3-4, 2014 Presented on the Translanguage Approach and games in the classroom with MSU colleagues
from MSU
MEMBERSHIPS
National Council of Teachers of English – Member
TECHNOLOGY
Proficient and knowledgeable in Microsoft Operating Systems Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Google Classroom, Weebly, SMART Board
technologies, and ELMO document camera
REFERENCES
Dale Palmer David E. Kirkland, PhD Mentor Teacher Course InstructorPlymouth High School, Plymouth, MI New York University, New York, [email protected] [email protected]
Andrew Price Julie BellField Instructor Course InstructorMichigan State University, East Lansing, MI Michigan State University, East Lansing, [email protected] [email protected]