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Steve Persenaire

810 St. Joseph St Apt 2A


Paw Paw, MI 49079
(616) 822-6577
steven.persenaire@gmail.com

Professional Objective
Seeking a teaching position in an elementary or middle school classroom to provide students with a
positive learning environment so that they can acquire the academic and social skills they need to
succeed in society.

Education
Masters of Education: Grand Valley State University-Allendale, MI May 2015-Present
Elementary Education/Curriculum and Instruction GPA: 4.0/4.0

Bachelor of Arts: Hope College-Holland, MI May 2012


Elementary Education/Social Studies Composite GPA: 3.71/4.0
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate: All subjects K-5; All Subjects K-8 Self-Contained
Classroom; Social Studies (RX) Grades 6-8
Honors: Dean’s list
Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Professional Development
o Earned CBD Endorsement Conference to serve as a technology instructional coach for Lawrence
Public Schools
o Member of the 5th and 6th Social Studies Networks at the OAISD in Holland, MI
o Trained in CHAMPS classroom management strategies, Reflex Math, Gizmos, Google Classroom,
Thinking Maps, IXL, and Collins Writing

Classroom Experiences
5th/6th Grade Teacher August 2014-Present
Lawrence Elementary-Lawrence, MI
o Plan and implement social studies lessons for 5th and 6th Grade students
o Lead an RTI group using the Rewards Program, Phonics for Reading, and Words Their Way
o Guide a group of gifted and talented students with book clubs and projects to enhance learning
o Incorporate technology through Chromebooks, Google Classroom, Socrative, PBS Learning
Media, and Quizlet
o Administer assessments including DIBELS, NWEA, STAR, and M-STEP
o Implement classroom management strategies and positive behavior management skills
o Member of the School Improvement Team and Social Studies PLC
o Create and maintain a Social Studies Website for 5th and 6th grade
o Helped lead the selection and the implementation of the MC3 Curriculum
o Led changes to AR reading program to build student interest in reading and give them more
choices.

Substitute Special Education Para-Pro December 2013-June 2014


Knapp Forest Elementary-Grand Rapids, MI
o Supported a 1st grade student with Autism and 2 students with learning disabilities in the
classroom
o Led a 2nd grade RTI group for reading and spelling
o Worked with 4th grade students individually and in small groups to provide support in language
arts and math
Long Term Substitute Teacher March 2013-June 2013
Orchard View Elementary-Grand Rapids, MI
o Taught 6th grade math and language arts through the end of the 2012-13 school year
o Incorporated Everyday Mathematics, writing workshop curriculum, and Common Core Standards
in the classroom
o Implemented technology through Smart Boards, Netbooks, iPads, Google Docs, and Weebly
o Updated and maintained the class website for the entire grade
Substitute Teacher September 2012-March 2013
Forest Hills Public Schools-Grand Rapids, MI
o Substitute taught at Orchard View Elementary and Knapp Forest Elementary in grades K-6
o Executed lesson plans, exhibited flexibility in unexpected situations, developed classroom
management skills, and completed detailed notes summarizing the school day

Student Teaching January 2012- May 2012


Lakewood Elementary-Holland, MI
o Planned and taught lessons for 5 core subjects throughout the semester in a 5th grade classroom
o Implemented successful classroom management strategies including behavioral management
strategies
o Created lessons and units for the classroom to implement throughout the semester
Teacher Assistant September 2009-December 2011
Hope College Education Department Field Placements
o Field Placements at Hamilton Elementary (Hamilton), Saugatuck Middle School-ELA
(Saugatuck), Fennville Elementary (Fennville), and Zeeland Christian School

Additional Experiences
Head Varsity and Junior High Cross-Country Coach August 2017-Present
Lawrence Jr. /Sr. High School-Lawrence, MI
o Created workouts for the team, scouted upcoming opponents, and develop race strategies with
athletes that led to peak performances
o Oversaw fundraising, led parent meetings, and maintained team and academic standards with
athletes

Head JV Boys Basketball Coach November 2016-Present


Lawrence Jr. /Sr. High School-Lawrence, MI
o Create offensive and defensive schemes that utilizes player strengths
o Design workouts and practices to develop player’s skills
o Study film and develop scouting reports of upcoming opponents
o Assist varsity team during their games and scout/film opponents

Head Middle School Track Coach March 2016-Present


Lawrence Jr. /Sr. High School-Lawrence, MI
o Prepare and lead workouts for sprinters and distance runners
o Create lineups for upcoming meets to put team in best position for success

8th Grade Basketball Coach October 2015-March 2016


Lawrence Jr. /Sr. High School-Lawrence, MI
o Led practices and workouts that develop players’ skills
o Develop strategies and design plays that utilizes player strengths

College Activities
Resident Assistant August 2009-May 2012
o Established a strong living environment and community for residents through creating activities
according to their different interests.
o Managed administrative duties including supply requests, maintenance requests, confronting
issues that residents faced and enforcing campus policies.

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