WENDY H.

BENNETTS
4444 Sycamore St. APT 11, Holt, MI 48842
potterw6@msu.edu
(517) 977-4373

Objective: To obtain a position as an elementary teacher

Education: Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts, May, 2017
Major: Elementary Education
Teaching Major: Language Arts: Pending
Teaching Minor: TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages): Pending
5th Year Teacher Intern Program August 2017-May 2018

Certification: Michigan Elementary Standard Certification: June 26, 2018

K-5 ALL SUBJECT AREAS

Teaching
Experience Student Teaching Internship
Donley Elementary East Lansing, MI
August 2017-May 2018
 facilitated and co-taught a 5th grade classroom of 46 students
 guided Good Fit groups in reading and math
 created and implemented original units in English Language Arts, Math,
Social Studies, and Science
 collaborated with co-teacher and mentor teachers
 established a safe and comfortable classroom environment
 communicated frequently with teacher specialists in the building to
ensure the success of all students

Fellow/Assistant Teacher
MSU Detroit Urban Immersion Fellowship Detroit, MI
June 2017-August 2017
 taught 5th grade summer school with the guidance of the lead teacher
 developed and maintained genuine relationships with all students
 acquired training on how to be successful in urban schools through
professional development provided by MSU

Student Teacher Senior Placement

Wexford Montessori Academy Lansing, MI
September, 2016-April, 2017 Grade Level: 1st-3rd
• worked with small groups of students in the areas of math, literacy,
science, and social studies
• created grade-specific lesson plans for each subject
 succeeded in attending to the students needs in all three grades
 Student Teacher Senior ESL Placement
Ralya Elementary School Haslett, MI
October 2016-December, 2016 Grade Level: 3rd-4th
• observed and assisted in teaching an ESL classroom of varying
proficiencies
• worked with students one-on-one focusing on their specific needs
 created original and interactive lessons for the various small groups

Read to Succeed Teacher

Kendon Elementary School Lansing, MI
September 2014-December 2014, Grade Level: 1st
• worked closely with a student on her literacy and reading fluency
• conducted multiple phonological tests to measure proficiency

Teaching-related
Experience: Volunteer Camp Counselor
Camp Quality YMCA
August 2017
 created a welcoming environment for children diagnosed with cancer
 assigned to one camper and responsible for creating engaging activities
for the week

Outreach Coordinator
Student Michigan Education Association MSU
August 2016-May 2017
 elected from member to Outreach Coordinator by previous executive
board
 lead planner for annual community service project
 manager coordination of donations and funding

Behavior Coach
Horizon Behavioral Solutions Lansing, MI
February 2016–May 2017
• worked with people aged 7-26 with varying cognitive, physical, and
social disabilities
• responsible for implementing specific goals to individual clients

English Teacher
Eye Level Okemos, MI
October 2016–present
• tutor students in English and Math
• accommodated students in grades from kindergarten to eighth grade
 in charge of managing classroom of up to eight students at varying levels
 Intern Assistant Teacher
Refugee Development Center Lansing, MI
January 2016–May 2016
• taught English and to adult refugees in the greater Lansing area
• created strong relationships and built rapport with students
 planned full lessons for interactive bi-weekly sessions with room for
differentiation
 further developed communication skills to effectively teach non-native
English speakers

Assistant Teacher
Rainbow Childcare Center Okemos, MI
July 2015–December 2016
• assisted lead teacher in managing the classroom with up to 25 children
• worked with children ranging from 0 to 12 years old
 interacted with parents in a professional manner effectively

English Teacher
Chiang Mai, Thailand
January 2015–May 2015
• taught English at a military base to mothers and children of soldiers
• created individual lesson plans for each student

Other Work
Experience:
 Maru Sushi and Grill, Okemos and East Lansing, MI, Lead Hostess,
December 2010-February 2016
 Wedding/Senior Photographer, 2012-2014

Professional
Development:
 Teachers’ PET (Program for Emergent Bilingual Teaching), MSU,
2017-2018
 Student MEA Professional Development Conference, East Lansing, MI,
March, 2016
 I Am A Teacher Expo, MSU, March 2017

Qualifications:
• Photoshop, Lightroom, PowerPoint, Google Drive, Microsoft Word and
Excel, Smartboard,
 Conversationally fluent in Japanese
 CPR and First Aid Certified (April 2018)
Honors and
Achievements:
 Intern Scholarship from Alpha Delta Kappa, April 2018
 Hazen J. and Margaret S. Wilson Endowed Scholarship, April 2017
 E-Board: Outreach Coordinator, MSU Student Michigan Education
Association, May 2016-May 2017
 Dean’s List, Michigan State University, September 2012–May 2018

Interests: Camping, biking, travel, reading, soccer, volleyball, photography

 REFERENCES

Michelle Scott
michelle.scott@elps.us
(517) 881-9132
[MSU Student Teaching Internship Mentor Teacher]

Tracey Barton
tracey.barton@elps.us
[MSU Student Teaching Internship School Principal]

Pat Ryan
pryan@msu.edu
(517Gr) 881-9644
[MSU Student Teaching Internship Field Instructor]

Amy Masternak
amykrzyzanowski@aol.com
(313) 613-9929
[Detroit Urban Immersion Fellowship Mentor Teacher]

Prashanti Boinapally
eyelevelofokemos@gmail.com
(517) 214-5125
[Eye Level Director]

Jamie Trimmer
trimmjl@haslett.k12.mi.us
(989) 587-4347
[Senior Level ESL Placement Mentor Teacher]