Adam Naylor-Tatterson

4598 60th Apt 2 St. Holland, MI 49423 / (616) 402-4899 / naylorta@mail.gvsu.edu

OBJECTIVE:
To be an innovative elementary teacher and apply my experience and pedagogical
knowledge to foster learning for all students.
EDUCATION:
Grand Valley State University/Allendale, Michigan
Bachelor of Science 2015 / Majors: Education and Social Studies / Minor: Elementary
Certification
EXPERIENCE:
Peach Plains Elementary (Grand Haven Area Public Schools)
Student Teacher: 3rd Grade (January-April 2015)
Instructed reading using MAISA units, reading remediation, student
reading conferences, partnered reading, Raz-Kids, and interactive
teacher read alouds
Conducted writing workshops using MAISA units integrating the Writing
Process, spelling and vocabulary instruction
Instructed Math using Math Expressions lessons with ongoing review
and remediation
Designed and delivered an original science unit with both pre & post
test data
Instructed technology using curriculum software, and Internet research
Coached a fourth grade basketball team (voluntary position)
Cooperating Teacher: Lisa Emmert /Email: emmertl@ghaps.org / phone: (616) 5027814
Woodbridge Elementary School (Zeeland Public Schools)
Teacher Assistant: 1st Grade (August-December 2014)
Conferenced with individual students using the writing workshop model
Created and taught several lessons to the whole class
Assisted the classroom in procedures, instruction, and classroom
management
Cooperating Teacher: Kelly Hodges /email: khodges@zps.org / phone: (616) 5662020
Innocademy Afterschool Enrichment Program (Innovative Education Services)
Afterschool Enrichment Co-Director: K-7 (August 2013-January 2015)
Created and delivered enrichment curriculum for K-7 Students
Monitored and balanced program budget
Communicated daily with parents and teachers to help serve students
Advertised and promoted program enrollment
Co-Director: Rachel Worthington / email: after.school@innocademy.com / phone:
(630) 399-0867
iCademy Global ( Innovative Education Services)
Intern: 5th-8th grade (August 2013-Present)
Created and deliver curriculum for a middle school world history course
weekly
Developed and fine-tune school enrollment process

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Coordinated and hosted tours
Maintained and created computerized state reporting records
Supervisor: Tyler Huizenga / email: tyler.huizenga@icademyglobal.org / phone:
(616) 375-4388

Oasis Summer Camps

Counselor: (May-August 2009-2012)
Created and lead activities for middle school students
Coordinated community fundraising events and campaigns
Built relationships with individual students
Camp Director: Terri Caldwell / email: tlccaldwell@sbcglobal.net / (616) 283-1252
VOLUNTEER EXPEREINCE:
Worship Team Leader (2009-Present)
Plan and lead practice music for a Sunday worship service
Lead the congregation during worship service with readings and songs
Middle School Youth Group Leader (2009-Present)
Organize and plan meetings and activities
Help foster and encourage students growth personally and spiritually
Kids Hope USA Mentor (2010-2012)
Met with a student one-on-one, once a week and built a relationship
Tutored the student in math and language arts

Mission Trips: Indonesia (2005, 2007-2009) and Costa Rica (2011)

Volunteered in an orphanage in Jakarta, Indonesia
Planted rubber and teak tree to support small business owners in
Indonesia
Ran a youth program in Costa Rica
Hobbies and Interests:

Creating and listening to music

Reading a variety of genres
History and geography
Coaching and playing sports

References:

Kate Drake / Principal / phone: (616) 402-8879 / drakek@ghaps.org

Peach Plains Elementary, Grand Haven Area Public Schools

Matthew Hanichen / Field Coordinator / phone: (616) 437-0088 /
hanichem@gvsu.edu
College of Education, Grand Valley State University
Andy Meredith/ Learning Coach and Teacher / (616) 437-0643 /
andy.meredith@icademyglobal.org
iCademy Global, Innovative Education Service
Sarah LeFebre / Teacher / phone: (616) 212-6859 / email:
slefebre@hollandpublicschools.org
Holland High School, Holland Public Schools