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Brenna Potter
334 E Madison St, Apt. 4, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 ● (517) 962-8878 ●pottbren@umich.edu

Certification
Michigan Provisional Secondary Certificate, August 2018
K-12 (Spanish), 6-12 (French)
Education
University of Michigan School of Education, August 2018
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Education with Secondary Certification
Teaching Major: Spanish, Teaching Minor: French
Cumulative GPA: 3.93

Teaching Experience
Plymouth High School, Canton, Michigan
University of Michigan Student Teaching Jan. – Apr. 2018
• Responsible for Spanish II second semester instruction to
master essential teaching practices
• Co-taught Junior IB Spanish classes as to help students prepare
for university Spanish and practice global leadership skills
• Increased student speaking skills and language learning
confidence to create successful experiences for all
Washtenaw International High School, Ypsilanti, Michigan
University of Michigan Pre-Student Teaching Sept. – Dec. 2017
● Studied and observed International Baccalaureate instruction,
assessment, and culture as it reflects the ACTFL standards
and encourages language proficiency
● Produced and enacted lessons for Spanish II students to support
observed practices and techniques
Tappan Middle School, Ann Arbor, Michigan
University of Michigan Pre-Student Teaching Jan. – Apr. 2017
● Observed and participated in 6 grade introductory Spanish
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and 8th grade Spanish I instruction as language teachers

encounter students of differing levels and abilities
● Graded interpretive and presentational homework and assessments
● Designed and carried out lessons and complimentary materials
grounded in comprehensible input principles to strengthen speaking skills
Allen Elementary, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor Languages Partnership Language Teaching Assistant Sept. 2016 – Apr. 2017
● Co-taught introductory Spanish in third grade classrooms to
gain crucial language teaching experience
● Customized unit plans to fit the unique needs of each
classroom environment
● Implemented frequent feedback into lessons and units to best
serve my students and their learning
US Brazil Connect/Connexão Mundo, Jackson, Michigan & Macéio, Alagoas, Brazil
English Coach/First Year Fellow Apr. – Sept. 2014
● Coached English to Brazilian youth over social media and
in-classroom platforms to foster language skills and cross-
cultural connections
● Developed lesson plans and activities for a project-based group
and an English level-based group reaching students of all levels
● Created/Lead opportunities for students to demonstrate growth
in English presentational skills
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Relevant Experience
Ann Arbor Languages Partnership, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Seminar Instructional Support Intern Jun. – Aug. 2017
● Collaborated on seminar plans to assist in Language
Teaching Assistant instruction
● Revised third and fourth grade unit plans to insure LTAs
are prepared to instruct in their respective classrooms
● Assessed final capstone projects while organizing Google Drive
folders and files for the instructional team
Intermediate French Abroad, Grenoble, France
International/Exchange Student Jun.-Jul. 2017
• Enrolled in challenging grammar and cultural courses
• Gained advanced knowledge of French grammar through
UM and Stendhal courses
• Participated and immersed in French culture with fellow students,
host family, and newly found friends
EDUStaff, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Substitute Teacher June 2017
● Maintained classroom objectives and climate during
teacher absences
● Took on responsibility for students’ wellbeing and learning
Global Scholars Program, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Peer Collaborative Group Facilitator Sept. 2016 – Apr. 2017
● Facilitated group dialogues surrounding current events
and global issues to create a globally centered community
● Co-created and lead weekly meetings for nine first year
students in GSP to aid in their personal and professional development
● Provided feedback, direction and assistance with the
collaborative group’s assignments and internship work with Alpha
Education of Canada
JC Penney, Jackson Michigan
Customer Service Specialist Nov. 2013-Aug. 2016
● Organized/customized the floor space to maximize
customer satisfaction
● Took initiative to lead solo and team projects
● Was sought to help solve store issues, especially when
accommodating our customers

Professional Development
CI in the Mitten, Saline, Michigan Apr. 22nd, 2017
• Conference on comprehensible input and strategies that
encourage language proficiency
Blaine Ray, Jackson, Michigan Apr. 24th, 2017
• A work day spent with Blaine Ray, one of the country’s
leading experts on comprehensible input
• Actively practiced and participated in teaching practices
that boost language proficiency
Personal Interests
- Following global media to enrich my classroom and world outlook
- Exploring new trails and outdoor spaces for hiking and camping
- Painting
- Working on or driving cars/going on road trips

*References may be provided upon request*