Alyssa

Hartley
1227 Pennoyer Avenue Grand Haven, MI alyssa.stinehart@gmail.com (616) 795-2490
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Professional Summary
To obtain a student teaching placement that will help me develop skills necessary to be an exemplary teacher.

Education

Grand Valley State University; Allendale, MI

Comp Science & Arts for Teaching, Special Education
Currently Enrolled, Anticipated Graduation 2018

Indiana Wesleyan University; Marion, IN

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education/Exceptional Needs Education
September 2008 - June 2010

63 Credit Hours

34 Credit Hours

Spring Lake High School; Spring Lake, MI

High School Diploma, June 2008

Work Experience

Northview High School

Teacher Assistant

September - December 2016

Worked side by side a skillful teacher

Prepared and implemented lesson plans reflecting state standards

Worked with Cognitively Impaired and Emotionally Impaired students

Heavy emphasis in teaching English this semester

Zeeland Community Based Instruction October 2014 June 2015
Long Term Substitute

Implemented lesson plans daily ranging from jobs skills, social skills to verbal skills

Collaborated with classroom teacher to develop IEP goals

Worked with Cognitively Impaired and Emotionally Impaired Students from 18-26

Built strong relationships with parents through communication

Promise Road Elementary; Noblesville, IN

February - June 2014
Title 1 Teachers Assistant



Pulled children out of the classroom to work specifically on reading

Implemented guided reading, road to reading, and close reading

Collaborated with classroom teacher to increase student achievement in reading

Ottawa Area Center; Allendale, MI

ASD 3-5 year old classroom, paraprofessional

September 2012 - June 2013

Worked intensively with children diagnosed with an ASD label

Implemented academic and behavioral goals in one-on-one and small group settings

Collaborated with classroom teacher to increase student achievement

Supported classroom instruction by diagnosing student need

References


Karen Michewicz






(616) 450-8208
Teacher at Northview High School





kmichewicz@nvps.net
I worked alongside Karen during my Teacher Assisting placement through Grand Valley. She can attest to my punctuality,
creativity, and good teacher instincts.

Eric VandenBerg






(616) 466-8638
Teacher at Zeeland Community Based Instruction
evandenb@oaisd.org
I worked closely with Eric Vandenberg as a long term substitute. He can attest to my initiative, creativity, dependability, and
my leadership skills.

Debra Yadon
Title 1 Teacher at Promise Road Elementary



(317) 513-4231
debra_yadon@nobl.k12.in.us
I worked with Deb as her assistant at Promise Road. She can attest to my love for children, attention to detail, organizational
skills, and passion for teaching.

Amanda Yingst
Teacher of Students with Autism for Calhoun ISD


(616) 644-0941
yingsta@calhounisd.org
I worked with Amanda Yingst for the 2012-2013 school year. She was the lead teacher in the 3-4 year old ASD classroom and I
was a paraprofessional. She can attest to my hard work, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm to help children learn.