MARK CHASNEY

33194 Morrison Court, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

(248) 835-6038 mcchasne@oakland.edu
Teaching Portfolio: mrchasney.weebly.com

E D U C ATI O N

Oakland University Class of 2017 Rochester, MI

Bachelor of Arts, History: Secondary Education Certificate History and Social Studies
MTTC History and Social Studies (RX), Grades 6-12
GPA 3.66, Academic Honors

Cousino High School Class of 2012 Warren, MI

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Warren Mott High School Warren, MI

Student Teaching Sept 2016 April 2017
World History (10th grade)
Developed and instructed lessons based on Understanding by Design
Created activities that show the relationship between history concepts and everyday life to engage
and motive students
Discussed students learning improvement and behavior in class with parents during parent-
teacher conferences
Modified curriculum for English Language Learners and various Special Education students
Provided daily overview, assignments, and PowerPoints used in class on Weebly for students to
have when outside the classroom

Hazel Park Junior High School Hazel Park, MI

US History Feb 2016 April 2017
Gained experience on various teaching methods by observing a veteran teacher
Assisted a seventh-grade class with multiple individual and group activities and demonstrated
how to actively take notes

Utica High School Utica, MI

AVID Tutoring (10th 11th grade) Sept 2014 Dec 2015
Supported students to develop and practice self-directed organizational and study skills
Developed students critical thinking skills through peer-to-peer questioning approaches
Fostered the development of learning strategies and study techniques for a diverse group of
students
Thrived in a collaborative planning and teaching environment with fellow AVID tutors

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Oakland University -- PAT Michigan Regional Conference Presenter April 2016

First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification Aug 2016

MEMBERSHIPS

Student Michigan Education Association 2015 Present

National Education Association 2015 Present
Michigan Music Association 2014 Present

EMPLOYMENT

EDU Staff Warren Consolidated Schools

Substitute Teacher Dec 2016 Present

Maintained order in the classroom by efficiently executing lesson plans left by the teacher
Applied the necessary teaching strategies to use in classroom with various skills

Music Achievers Conservatory Sterling Heights, MI

Vice President/Private Piano Instructor Sept 2009 Present
Instructed students ranging from 4 to 40 years of age
Prepared and designed lessons to accommodate each childs way of learning
Enhanced students understanding of music theory through professional resources
Prepared students for events and competitions such as the MAC Open, National Guild, and the
Michigan Music Association

Warren Consolidated Schools Warren, MI

Junior Varsity Baseball Coach Mar 2017 Present
Communicated with young players to help them achieve a better knowledge of the game of
baseball
Worked with players in one on one settings outside of practice to improve their skills
Provided academic support for young athletes to maintain high achievement in the classroom

VOLUNTEERING

Assistant Coach for Freshman Basketball at Warren Mott High School Nov 2016 Mar 2017
Worked personally with each player and helped developed athletic potential
Helped coach the team to win the MAC White Conference
Provided academic support for young athletes to maintain high achievement in the classroom

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Moodle Prezi Power School QuickTime

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Inspiration Data Director iMovie Google Docs

MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint Weebly