Steven A Wynne

410 N. State St. Apt. 9 248-918-3650

Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States steven.a.wynne@gmail.com

I know my students will react, show emotion, and respond to me and my content as they
experience the all-stage performance that is my class.
Education
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI June 2016 - June 2017
Master of Arts with Secondary Certification, German and English 7-12 Certification
U.S. Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship, Kivinan BBS, Zeven, Lower Saxony, Germany September 2014 June 2015
Exchange teacher at vocational college, instructing both college preparatory and vocational courses
Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, USA April 2014
Bachelor of Arts, German, English Literature, American Studies, 3.74
Carl von Ossietsky Universitt Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany September 2010 - July 2011
Exchange Student, German Literature and Pedagogical Studies

Teaching Experience
Northville High School, Northville, Michigan September 2016 - June 2017
Student Teacher
Instructed two German 3 courses and one German 2 course as lead teacher, responsible for daily instruction, creation of
summative and formative assessments, and tracking measurable growth of students
Created lesson plans and instructional activities to support the development of grammatical understanding, reading
comprehension, speaking, and writing proficiency
Implemented diverse array of instructional practices for students including lessons incorporating differentiated
instruction, social-emotional competencies, and textual reading strategies
Utilized innovative technology applications to design learning opportunities for students via Doceri, Memrise, and
Weebly

International Academy High School, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan August 2012 June 2014, August 2015 June 2016
English / German Graduate Assistant
Instructed German and American language and literature for 9 to 12 graders in International Baccalaureate High
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School curriculum
Created lesson plans and instructional activities emphasizing oral and written language production for German and
American Literature students
Worked with small group of German / English language learners to develop communicative, oral, and writing
proficiency

U.S. Fulbright Student Program, Zeven, Lower S a x o n y , Germany September 2014 June 2015
Fulbright Teaching Fellow
Drafted and taught lesson plans for twelve English classes at German vocational college focusing on grammar,
American literature, and history
Coordinated extracurricular activities, such as creating pen-pal relationship between German and American high school
Evaluated and provided feedback on student projects, such as oral presentations on historical sites during class trip to
London, England
Provided additional conversational support for trainees, apprentices, and low-performing grammar school students

Work Experience
International Allies Organization, Oakland University, R o c h e s t e r , MI August 2012 August 2013
Director of Social Programs
Designed advertisement material, such as posters, banners, website, spoken messages, to promote advantages of
international life and multiculturalism to college campus
Recruited approx. 100 domestic and 100 international students to participate in social support program for incoming
international students
Organized and maintained Excel spreadsheets of contact and personal information of over 200 students
Arranged events for international students and led international groups to American cultural events and activities,
such as shopping trips, movie nights, Language-Tandem activities.
 Language Complete, Rochester, MI September 2011 August 2012
German Instructor
Created German lesson plans and exercises to emphasize reading, writing, and speaking skills for Chrysler, Volkswagen, and
Rchling employees
Evaluated student progress through self-created oral and written examinations
Oakland University Honors College, Rochester, MI
Honors College Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Evaluated student research paper proposals, rough drafts, and paper presentations
Coordinated on- and off-campus service activities for incoming honors freshmen
Prepared lesson plans and discussions concerning reading assignments for small groups

Volunteer Experience
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Chapter, Troy, MI July 2012 April 2014
Group Facilitator
Led discussion boards in high school classrooms to engage youth about LGBTQ acceptance
Facilitated group discussion for LGBTQ youth concerning coming-out stories
Provided friendly, positive, and secure atmosphere for LGBTQ youth

Upper Room, First Congregational Church, Rochester, MI August 2009 - September 2010
Co-Founder/Staff Member
Co-founded drug-, violence-free youth social space
Provided safe social space for youth aged 11-17
Enforced regulations to ensure safety
Coordinated and hosted talent shows, film nights, and theatre-related activities for local youth

Rochester Pride, First Congregational Church, Rochester, MI January 2009 - September 2010
College Advisor
Directed youth aged 11-17 in local drug and violence prevention chapter
Coordinated drug-prevention performances for elementary schools
Planned community events to raise drug and violence awareness

Awards and Honors

U.S. Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship April 2014
Awarded stipend to instruct English and facilitate cultural exchange at German vocational college
Oakland University Keeper of the Dream S c h o l a r s h i p Award January 2013
Awarded annually to three Oakland University students for outstanding service to community, good will, and
promotion of interracial understanding on-campus
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) R e s e a r c h Grant March 2012
Awarded for undergraduate research and subsequent Honors College thesis regarding American and German foreign
language education comparison
Oakland University German Speech and T r a n s l a t i o n Award March 2012
Awarded to best original German speech and translated German text to English by Oakland University students

Interests and Hobbies

German Language and German Romantic Literature Theater and Stage Performance
Medieval British Literature Bowling
Creative Non-Fiction Writing Weightlifting
LGBTQA+ Rights and Issues International Exchange and Multiculturalism