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Whitney L.

Thering
140 Union Ave NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 989-330-9697
Whitney_Thering@hotmail.com

Objective
An elementary school teaching position where I can facilitate student learning within a safe and
dynamic classroom environment in order to increase overall learning

Education
Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Graduate Teachers Certification Program, April 2015
Teachable Major: Social Studies
GPA: 4.0
Michigan Provisional Certificate Anticipated June 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration, December 2009
Major: Marketing
GPA: 3.627

Related Experience
Wyoming Public Schools, Wyoming, Michigan
Graduate Teacher Certification Internship, September 2014-May 2015
Developed and taught hands on inquiry unit in science involving the Earth, Moon, and Sun
Established strategy to improve classroom behavior through classroom meetings and peer
support groups
Developed classroom behavior plan in which students who are in control of their behavior
were celebrated
Created classroom management plan which involves the ideas of Harry Wong, Barbara
Coloroso, and Jim Fay (Love and Logic)
Built relationships with students based on trust, respect, and care using the Capturing Kids
Hearts Program
Synergized with fellow staff members in order to create a meaningful and positive experience
for all students
Accessed Common Core Standards when teaching math to give students many different
strategies to use when solving problems
Implemented literacy book clubs based on student Lexile levels
Communicated with parents the positives their children possessed as well as an area of
improvement during parent-teacher conferences
Assessed students using many different informal and formal assessments to show their
understanding of concepts
Integrated technology throughout all content areas
Constantly reflected in order to improve instruction practices and student learning
Used different strategies during instruction in order to reach all learning styles and levels

Whitney Thering, 2

MVP Sportsplex, Grand Rapids, Michigan


Kids Stuff Team Member, August 2013- Present
Supervise children of all ages to ensure safety
Engage children in fun and educational activities

Sports Camp Counselor, Summer 2014/2015


Designed meaningful activities for the children
Implemented the daily schedule, directed and supervised children in spontaneous/planned
activities

Schools of Hope, West Godwin Elementary, Wyoming, Michigan


Reading Tutor, November 2012-May 2013
Engaged the student actively in the reading process
Assisted student in their individual needs
Helped student develop their reading comprehension abilities
Patty Predum, Mount Pleasant MI
Babysitter/Nanny, April 2006-August 2007
Cared for children while exhibiting role model behavior
Helped to enhance childrens development by promoting physical, emotional, intellectual, and
social growth
Sacred Heart Academy, Mount Pleasant MI
Sports Camp Coach, Summers 2002-2004
Taught the fundamental rules and skills of playing basketball and softball
Helped student athletes become fit and to value fitness and exercise
Encouraged teamwork and communication to help build character

Other Employment
TransCorr National Logistics, Grandville, Michigan
Short Haul Operations and Customer Service Representative, January 2010- May 2013
Grand Valley State University Athletics, Allendale, Michigan
Marketing and Promotions Intern, August 2009-December 2009
DTE Energy, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Meter Reader, Summers 2007/2008

Professional Development
Grand Valley State University College of Education Student Teaching Showcase, Spring 2015
Pedagogies Of Justice Calvin Terrell, Spring 2015
Fire Up Conference, Fall 2014 and Spring 2015
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People/Seven Habits of Happy Kids, Fall 2014
Capturing Kids Hearts Program, Fall 2014
American Marketing Association, Fall 2008-Spring 2009

Whitney Thering, 3

Honors

Beta Gamma Sigma (Business Honors Organization), Initiated Winter 2008


Deans List: Winter 2006, Fall 2006, Winter 2007, Fall 2007, Winter 2008, Fall 2008, Winter
2009, Fall 2013, Winter 2014

Hobbies/Interests

Exercising: running, playing tennis, biking, and softball


Playing Guitar
Reading
Playing and watching sports
Cooking
Traveling

References
Kristi Baumbach, Mentor
Oriole Park Elementary, Wyoming Pubic Schools
1420 40th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
231-649-5671
Dr. Jennifer Slanger, Principal
Oriole Park Elementary, Wyoming Public Schools
1420 40th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
616-530-7558
Dr. Ellen Schiller, Field Coordinator
Grand Valley State University
401 Fulton St West, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
616-331-7126
Autumn Haan, Manager
MVP Sports Clubs
4035 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
616-254-8800
Stephanie Hack, Manager
Transcorr National Logistics
2855 44th St SW #300, Grandville, MI 49418
810-577-9866

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