Laura M.

Mamassian
Current: 211 Landon Hall, East Lansing, MI 48825 (586) 883-2940
Permanent: 5168 Kierstan Drive, Brighton, MI 48114 (810) 227-6757
mamassi1@msu.edu

Professional Goals
I hope to become a secondary teacher of English and psychology where I am interested in successfully
creating a positive learning environment and a community of learners. I am seeking an internship that will
allow me to learn from those around me and to gain first hand experience in the classroom.

Education
2009 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
College of Arts and Letters, College of Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree, May 2009
Major: English Minor: Psychology

2005 Brighton High School

Brighton, MI

Pre-Internship Field Experience

October 2008-Present Field Placement at Otto Middle School, Lansing, 4 hrs/week
• Observed, planned, and taught lessons in literature for sixth grade English students
• Gained knowledge and expertise in classroom management skills
• Maintained a series of reflections about my teaching experiences and observations

January 2008-April 2008 Field Placement at Pattengill Middle School, Lansing, 2 hrs/week
• Observed teaching practices in a seventh and eighth grade Special Education classroom
• Tutored students who needed help with reading, writing, and comprehension
• Assisted in an after-school tutoring program where I helped students finish their assignments for
any subject needed, but I mainly focused on English related topics

September 2005-December 2005 Tutor at Pleasant View Magnet School, Lansing, 2 hrs/week
• Tutored kindergarten-aged students in reading and comprehension-building activities
• Assisted in one-on-one tutoring
• Observed student-teacher interactions and various teaching practices

Teaching Related Work Experience

Summer 2008 Language Laboratory Center Assistant, Michigan State University, East
Lansing, MI
• Tutored ESL students and international students in English reading, writing, and comprehension
• Assisted the lab manager in programming and scheduling classes
• Monitored exams, tests, and the laboratory as a whole

August 2007-Present Resident Mentor, Michigan State University, Residence Life, East
Lansing, MI
• Assist residents with new adjustments entering into the college atmosphere
• Actively listen to resident’s concerns and provide problem solving solutions
• Provide guidance and counsel residents to better their lives
• Organize events and activities to engage social networking between residents and their peers

Leadership Experience
Student Coordinator, American Red Cross Blood Drive, Michigan State University, November 2008
General Member, Landon Hall Government, Michigan State University, August 2007-Present
Floor Representative, Mayo Hall Government, Michigan State University, August 2006-May 2007

Personal Interests
Reading, writing, baking, and music. Other interests include track, where I was elected captain of the
Brighton High School Girls Track and Field Team for two seasons and was also named Scholar Athlete from
2003-2005. I hope to eventually coach girl’s track and field at the high school level.