Brynlee J.

Pomper
948 Riverside Dr.
914-0892
Lowell, MI 49331
pomperbr@msu.edu

Phone: (616)
Email:

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a teaching position in which I may create a warm and inviting K-8 classroom
community by utilizing my abilities to differentiate instruction, engage all students,
and connect families to the learning process.
EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Teaching Certification Internship
12 graduate credits

April 2016

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education
Major: Elementary Education
Teaching Minor: Social Studies
Teaching Minor: Spanish (Certification Pending)

May 2015

CERTIFICATION
K-6 All Subjects, State of Michigan
2015
6-8 Social Studies, State of Michigan
October 2015
6-8 Spanish, State of Michigan
Pending
American Red Cross First Aid and infant/child/adult CPR

January

Certification

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Internship // Fifth Grade
August 2015April 2016
Burton Elementary, Grand Rapids, MI
Collaborated with mentor teacher to design unit schedules and plans
Analyzed and classified testing data with fifth grade professional learning
community
Created a behavior management system using Positive Behavior Interventions
and Supports as a framework
Implemented a Holidays Around the World unit to encourage multicultural
learning
Communicated bilingually to students and parents as needed using Spanish
ability
Teaching Fellowship // Fifth Grade
June 2015-July
2015
Roberto Clemente Academy, Detroit, MI

Co-planned with mentor teacher to create a summer school math curriculum

for a class of at-risk students
Led whole group math instruction as well as individualized, differentiated
student rotation sessions
Attended weekly professional development events at the Michigan State
University Detroit Center
Teacher Education Field Placement // Kindergarten
September 2014May 2015
Averill Elementary, Lansing, MI
Taught math, science, social studies, and language lessons in a Spanishimmersion classroom
Worked extensively with English language learners in small groups,
differentiating instruction to provide support and scaffolding
Integrated the arts into the general education day by means of song, dance,
and crafts
Participated in a child study with colleagues
RELATED EXPERIENCES
Long-Term Substitute
// Second Grade
May
2015- June 2015
Murray Lake Elementary, Lowell, MI
Taught all core subjects in a general education classroom
Collaborated with second grade team to plan end-of-year events
Partnered with special education staff to adhere to student instruction needs
Boy Scouts of America
September
2013- May 2015
Lead Scoutreach Coordinator
Wrote an after-school scouting curriculum for boys in urban elementary
schools
Hired and managed the employment of college student leaders, including
hosting educational seminars
Served as the liaison between school administrators and Boy Scouts of
America
Volunteer Tutor
January 2013-April
2013
Refugee Development Center, Lansing, MI
Led after-school English language instruction for elementary refugee students
of multiple levels
Engaged students in academic, athletic, and team-building activities
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MEA Teachers and the Law

Detroit Urban Educator Seminars

Michigan Reading Association Spring Conference
Child Study Workshop
2014
Project Wild! Hands- On Science Certification
2013

September 2015
June 2015-July 2015
March 2015
December
November

OTHER EXPERIENCES

Resident Assistant at Michigan State University, September 2013-May 2015

Alternative Spring Break Site Leader, March 2015
Childrens Program Director at El Buen Pastor United Methodist Church, June
2014-August 2014
SpringHill Camps Area Director and Special Needs Coordinator, June 2013August 2013

REFERENCES
Missy Arocha
Kindergarten Teacher
Telephone: (517) 203-8135
Email: arochamissy@yahoo.com

Lauren Williams
Field Instructor
Michigan State University
Telephone: (616) 788-8756
Email: cavnerla@msu.edu

Nancy Russell
Second Grade Teacher
Telephone: (616) 644-5014
Email: nrussell@lowellschools.com

Kristina Morton
Collaborating Teacher
Telephone: (616) 291-9376
Email: mortonk@grps.org