Alisha Joy Rus rusa@mail.gvsu.

edu 7461 Sunset Jenison, MI 49428 (616) 308-1211 cell

OBJECTIVE:

To use my professional experience, God-given talents and driven purpose to be a teacher in a Protestant Reformed elementary classroom, where I will instruct knowledge and life-long skills through the lenses of scripture to children of the covenant.
Education: Grand Valley State University 2011-2013 Allendale, Michigan BS in Education Majors: Group Social Studies Education Minor: Elementary Certification GPA: 3.813 Grand Rapids Community College 2008-2011 Grand Rapids, Michigan Transfer Degree: Associate in Arts GPA: 3.739 Covenant Christian High School 2005-2008 Grand Rapids, Michigan Diploma

RELATED EXPERIENCE: North Godwin Elementary School Wyoming, MI Long-Term Substitute Teacher (3rd Grade) November 2013-February 2014 Responsible for differentiated lesson planning according to state standards and school expectations. Collaboration with school staff and grade level team in implementing school improvement plans into classroom. Volunteered with extracurricular activities held within Godwin Heights School district.

Grandville Protestant Reformed Church Grandville, MI

June 2012-current Lead: Mr. Michael Deboer Developed and incorporated interactive Bible studies for pre-school age children. Helped coordinate and lead Christmas programs. Rosewood Elementary School Jenison, MI Teacher Assistant (4th Grade) English Language Learner Tutor January 2013- May 2013 January 2014-current Cooperating Teacher: Malissa Ross Peer collaboration to determine the necessary Assisted the teacher with lessons, activities, and goals designed for our individual tutees. management. Responsible for lesson planning and implementing. Created and presented a learning board and Student Teacher (1st Grade) several lessons. September 2013- December 2013 Discovery Days Learning Center Jenison, MI Assisted Cooperating Teacher with lesson plans, Pre-preschool Teacher classroom activities, and management. May 2013-August 2013 Implemented own teaching of lesson plans, Responsible for the care of children mainly in premanagement techniques, and collaborated with preschool, but also in rotation of all other ages peer members of the school. ranging from toddler to the afterschool program Participated in several Professional Development age attendees. days held by Godwin Heights School District. Attended and helped coordinate several Effectively communicated with parents, staff, and extracurricular events such as the pre-school students. graduation ceremony as well as several field trips. Club Wolverine Tutor (after-school program) Responsible for appropriate classroom September 2013- December 2013 management techniques and infusing lesson plans Collaborated with other student teachers within according to the weekly theme. the school to lead and organize an afterschool tutoring program for students needing academic support.

Sunday School Teacher

Appletree Christian Learning Center

Pre-K Rotator/Assistant

Grandville, MI

Heritage Christian School

January 2012- December 2012 Practice classroom management strategies and parent communication, and help facilitate learning through active student engagement. Ongoing ChildCare Education Institute: Teacher Enrichment Training Solutions classes. Sandy Hill Elementary School Jenison, MI

Psychology 251: Education Psychology: Observations

Hudsonville, MI

Reading Tutor

March 2011-April 2011 Cooperating Teacher: Ms. Sarah Koole Completed 25 Academic Service Learning Hours. Observed and participated in classroom structure, management, and interactions while assisting the teacher. Big Brother Big Sister Program Grand Rapids, MI

January 2012-May 2012 English 308-Teaching Reading: Necessary Skills Cooperating Teachers: Mr. Doug Diekman, Mrs. Paige Zavislak Developed and presented 20+ hours of lessons to further encourage and develop reading enjoyment and comprehension based on individual needs of tutees. Fully capable in the knowledge and practice of 4Blocks Literacy Model. th Developed and presented gift to 5 grade classroom including activities which facilitate enjoyment and learning in reading.

Mentor

June 2010-August 2011 Match Worker: Mallory Egolf Responsible for planning and participating in activities with an eleven year old mentee, and serving as a positive role model and friend.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Workshops/Seminars: British Reformed Fellowship Conference, Ireland, 2013. Principles and Practices of Reformed Education class, led by John Huisken, 2010. Meeting the Academic Needs of All Students in the Classroom, Federation of Protestant Reformed Schools, 2012. Creative Curriculum Implementation for Preschoolers, Kaplan Early Learning Center, 2012. Peace Studies Conference, Grand Rapids Community College, 2010. HONORS/AWARDS: Protestant Reformed Scholarship for future ministers and teachers, 2011-2013. Employee of the Month-Appletree Christian Learning Center, June 2012. Deans List-Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University. INTERESTS: Traveling, babysitting, reading, scrapbooking, playing piano, spending time with family and friends OTHER EMPLOYMENT: Notions Marketing June 2006-December 2011 Immediate Supervisor: Lindsey Haggai North zone product selector REFERENCES: Cara Kuiper Supervisor at Discovery Days Learning Center Member of Hope Protestant Reformed Church (616) 481-8160 Deb Smith North Godwin Elementary Cooperating Teacher (616) 644-0687 smithd@godwinschools.org Grand Rapids, MI

Professor Dee Lewis Grand Valley State University Teacher-Assistant Field Coordinator (616) 247-3927 lewisdee@gvsu.edu Professor Susan Penning Grand Valley State University Student-Teacher Field Coordinator (616) 350-3331 penninsu@gvsu.edu