JillianSommerville

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EDUCATION
Hope College, Bachelor of Arts 2011 2015, Holland, MI
Major: Learning Disabilities and Emotional Impairments, 9 consecutive semesters on Deans list
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate with endorsements in:
All subjects K-5 (K-8 self-contained)
Learning Disabilities (SM) and Emotional Impairments (SE) grades K-12
Study Abroad: Summer 2013 Hope Scholar in Vienna, Austria

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Special Education Teacher - P ine Ridge Christian Elementary School August 16 - Present; Holland, MI
Servicing a caseload of 22 students, managing three paraprofessionals, organizing and monitoring
building-wide tier 2 reading interventions, and working alongside staff members to support all learners

Head Varsity Volleyball Coach Holland Christian High School May 15 Present; Holland, MI
Leading and organizing the Holland Christian K-12 volleyball program

Volleyball Supervisor/Coach H olland Recreation Department Fall 12, 13, 15, 16; Holland, MI
Led the fall session of the 3rd and 4th grade weekly volleyball clinics, planned and coached games
and drills to get young athletes fired up about the sport

Teacher Childrens After School Achievement, Hope College June July 2015, 2016; Holland, MI
Taught intervention math and reading lessons to a classroom of third and fourth graders, while
organizing and taking them on field trips in the community

Special Education Paraprofessional Blue Star Elementary School May June 2016; Hamilton, MI
Working one-on-one with two brothers in the third and fourth grade with a severe emotional
impairment, implementing strict behavior plans

Long Term Substitute Teacher Bentheim Elementary School Jan. April 2016; Hamilton, MI
Taught in a traditional first grade classroom, collaborated with multiple instructional assistants, and
implemented RTI programs for reading and math

Student Teacher Zeeland Christian School Sept. Dec. 2015; Zeeland, MI

Taught in a traditional second grade classroom

Student Teacher Jenison Junior High School March April 2015; Jenison, MI
Co-taught and led instruction in classes tailored to students with EI and LD
Student Teacher Holland West K-7 Jan. Feb. 2015; Holland, MI
Assisted and took the lead in teaching in a categorical, lower elementary autism classroom

Volleyball Coach Impact Dynamic Volleyball Winter 13 14; Grandville, MI

Head coach of an eighth grade girls volleyball team, instilling lives with basic volleyball, healthy
living, teamwork, and life skills

Volleyball Coach/Camp Leader Hope College Volleyball Summer 12 14; Holland, MI

Coached and mentored K-12 athletes involved in day and overnight camps

HONORS/ACTIVITIES
Member of Holland Christian Assessment Tools Focus Group for the Curriculum Review
Cycle 2016-2017
Member of Apple Distinguished Schools Building Application Committee Spring 2017
Holland Christian Volleyball: Volley Tots Series, Mini-Maroons Clinics, and 5th/6th Grade
League created and organized 2016-2017
Volunteer at Holland Community Gardens, Habitat for Humanity, and Resthavens The Warm
Friend with the Holland Christian Volleyball program 2015, 2016
Class B Holland Christian Varsity Volleyball District Champions 2015, 2016
Vice President of Hope College Alcor Chapter of Mortar Board-National Honor Society
2014 - 2015
NCAA Division III Volleyball National Champion Fall 2014
Co-Captain of the Hope College Volleyball Team 2013 and 2014 Seasons
MIAA Honor Roll of Athletes 2011-2014

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Christian Learning Center Network (multiple professional development sessions) 2016-2017
MACUL Conference Attendee Spring 2017
Grand Valley State University START Project Attendee 2016-2017
OAISD Delta Math Intervention Training Fall 2016
Christian Educators Association Convention Attendee Fall 2013, 2016
Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association Coachs Clinic Spring 2016, 2017
Art of Coaching Volleyball Coachs Clinic Spring 2016
MHSAA Coaches Advancement Program (Beginning Certification) 2016
EdCamp OAISD Spring 2015 and 2016
Fire Up Student Teaching Conference Spring and Fall 2015
Midwest Brain and Learning Institute Seminar Attendee Summer 2014