CARLY ZACHARIAS

38454 Tottenham Sterling Heights, MI 48312

(586) 206-8242 carly.zacharias@uticak12.org
carlyzacharias.weebly.com
OBJECTIVE
To secure a secondary teaching position through which I can use my enthusiasm and dedication to
create a positive learning environment and foster the education and confidence of high school
students.
EDUCATION
Oakland University
Bachelor of Arts
Major in English
Minor in Spanish
Minor in Physics

Sept 2009 May 2015

Major GPA 3.78
Minor GPA 3.81
Minor GPA 3.45

State of Michigan Teacher Certification

English and Spanish
Oakland University Honors and Accomplishments
International Student Volunteers Student Organization
President
Deans List
Department Award for Academic Excellence in Spanish
Facilities Employee of the Year
Department of Campus Recreation
Cooper Standard Foundation Scholarship
Publication in Nuestras Voces Journal
Department of Modern Languages & Literature

Sept 2011- April 2013

2011, 2012, 2014
2012 and 2013
2013 and 2014
2013
2014

EXPERIENCE
Professional Education Services Group
Substitute Teacher
Manage junior high and high school classes
Implement teacher lesson plans
Record behavior and assess progress
Communicate concerns with teacher
Utica High School, Utica Community Schools
Student Teacher
Taught two English 11 British Literature classes
Taught two Spanish I classes
Co-taught 10th grade AVID class

April 2015- present

Sept 2014 - April 2015

Stevenson High School, Utica Community Schools

Sept 2011- June 2014
AVID Tutor
Managed 10th, 11th, and 12th grade AVID classrooms
Facilitated groups of 7-10 students during math, English, and Spanish study sessions
Asked thought-provoking questions and facilitated discussions to help students
understand and overcome their points of confusion
Collaborated with fellow teachers and tutors about methods to improve the AVID
program
Armada High School, Armada Schools
Secondary field experience
10th, 11th and 12th grade Spanish classes
Observed and helped manage classroom
Co-taught several lessons
Worked with students individually and in small groups

Jan- March 2014

Kelly Middle School, East Detroit Schools

Sept- Nov 2011
Secondary field experience
7th grade Corrective Reading and Language Arts classes
Observed and helped manage two classrooms of up to 30 students
Department of Campus Recreation, Oakland University
August 2014 April 2015
Facility Attendant
Assisted patrons in equipment and locker rental
Performed financial transactions
Informed patrons of rules and procedures and answer any questions
Communicated operational concerns with supervisor
Assisted in responding to medical emergencies by taking appropriate action
Department of Campus Recreation, Oakland University
Sept 2013 - Aug 2014
Building Manager
Supervised the activity of all patrons and staff within a 140,000 sq. ft. facility
Managed staff members and communicate operational concerns with supervisor
Responded to all medical emergencies by taking appropriate action
Department of Campus Recreation, Oakland University
Facility Attendant
Assisted patrons in equipment and locker rental
Performed financial transactions

July 2011- Sept 2013

Informed patrons of rules and procedures and answer any questions

Communicated operational concerns with supervisor
Assisted in responding to medical emergencies by taking appropriate action

SKILLS

Excellent Communication and Organizational skills

Demonstrated Leadership and Interpersonal skills
Adept in Classroom Management
Proficient in PowerSchool
Proficient in DELL Interactive computer system
Proficient in the Promethean Interactive system
Proficient in the use of Schoology
Proficient in the use of Quizlet
Proficient in the use of Socrative
CPR and First Aid Certification 2013

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

Book Club participant - Utica High School

U Read to Succeed discussion leader - Utica High School
Spanish I Tutor - Utica High School
AVID Tutor - Utica High School
Pistons Game chaperone - Utica High School, AVID
Relay for Life chaperone - Utica High School, Hispanic Honors Society
Prom chaperone Utica High School
Dodgeball Tournament participant - Utica High School
Staff vs. Students Quiz Bowl participant - Utica High School
ACT proctor - Utica High School
MStep proctor - Utica High School
Advanced Placement test proctor - Stevenson High School
Football crowd control - Utica High School
Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) workshop participant, 2014

VOLUNTEER WORK

Panama: Global Business Brigades, 2014 - Oakland University

Chicago: Alternative Spring Break, 2014 - Oakland University
New Zealand and Fiji, 2012 - International Student Volunteers
South Africa, 2011 - International Student Volunteers

PHILOSOPHY

Passionate teachers are rewarded with the priceless opportunity to provide students with the tools
needed to not only improve their intellectual ability, but to realize their full potential in every aspect
of life. Encouraging students to learn and grow within the classroom will undoubtedly place them
on the right path to becoming confident, productive young adults in our society.
REFERENCES

Melissa Kevonian, Utica High School English Teacher (248) 892-2105

Kimberly Hodsdon, Utica High School Spanish Teacher (586) 215-9496
Kelly Bronski, Utica High School AVID/English Teacher (734) 649-8055
Julie Wright, Utica High School Spanish Teacher (586) 202-0255