BRIDGIT A.

DECARLO
HISTORY (CC) AND GERMAN (FB) SECONDARY CERTIFIED
208 West Summit Ann Arbor, Mi 48103 bridgit.decarlo@gmail.com 586-436-1988 Check out my online portfolio here: http://bridgitadecarlo.weebly.com

EDUCATION:

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - School of Education 2011, Ann Arbor, Michigan GPA: 3.32 Bachelors of Arts Education LANSE CREUSE HIGH SCHOOL 2007, Harrison TWP., Michigan GPA: 3.89 Magna Cum Laude

CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

HISTORY (CC) and GERMAN (FB) Secondary Certification January 2012 Online grading systems trained: Zangle Wikispaces trained for classroom website: https://msdecarlo.wikispaces.com/Ms.+DeCarlo%27s+Homepage Prezi trained for enhancing lessons: http://prezi.com/sse2mcpbwcoc/king-henry-viii/ Child and Adult CPR/AED Certified December, 2011 MME/ACT Test (Standard and Accommodated) Supervisor February 2012 Permanent Building Substitute: Novi High School, Novi, Michigan January 2011 June 2011
As a building sub, I worked in a variety of classrooms, which allowed me to implement and refine my classroom management skills, as well as my teaching craft.

EXPERIENCE:

Teacher Intern: Novi High School, Novi, Michigan August 2011 December 2011
I worked with three teachers: two in the World History department and was in charge of three classes for 14 weeks, planning and designing units, lessons, activities and assessments. The third, a German teacher and his IB students, planning lessons, activities and assessments.

UM School of Education Social Studies Rounds Project Participant: Ann Arbor, Mi September 2010 December 2011
I was a part of the Social Studies Rounds Project, which required me, as a pre-service student teacher, to observe and teach with five different teachers in four different schools while completing a different research project for each. I observed five various teaching styles and experienced four different demographics of schools before I even started my full semester of student teaching.

Schools Observed
Novi High School (Novi, Michigan): Civics and World History Cody High School (Detroit, Mi): US History Northville High School (Northville, Mi): US History Belleville Middle School (Belleville, Mi): 6th Grade World Studies

Study Abroad Experiences: Tbingen, Germany: January July 2010

I lived, studied, and experienced the culture of southwest Germany and traveled throughout much of Europe. VERY AWESOME LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE! I am highly proficient in the language at a B2/C1 level of comprehension. Participated in a Japanese history class that offered a cultural/historical trip, which took us through five cities in Japan.

Japan: May 2009

Business Staff: Michigan Marching Band Ann Arbor, Michigan August 2009 2011
Worked with other students to copy, cut and distribute all of the music and coordinates for the 400 member band every week, record attendance, and perform other secretarial work for directors.

Bible Study Co-Leader: Michigan Marching Band Bible Study Ann Arbor, Michigan 2008 2011
Planned and facilitated a bible study with other leaders. We also organized retreats and social events for the group.

Greeting Coordinator: New Life Church Ann Arbor, Michigan 2008 Present
Volunteer for New Life Church two or three times a month as a welcoming greeter. I also am one of the two greeting coordinators. I prepare the schedule for each semester and help organize our team.

Color Guard Instructor: Roseville High School Marching Band Roseville, Michigan May August 2008
I taught the girls foundational skills and techniques of spinning the flag. I also choreographed and taught the girls their Stevie Wonder routine and drill. I also taught the dance break to the entire band.

Tau Beta Sigma Lambda Chapter - Honorary Band Sorority: University of Michigan 2008 2011
Member of the sorority. As a chapter, we worked to serve the marching band and the community through music. (volunteer performances, UM Mock Rock, school visits and MMB activities)

Michigan Marching Band Member: University of Michigan 2007 2011

I was a member of the Flag Line. I committed my fall to learning eight different shows for each home games; traveling to up to three away games a season. As a member, I was required to report to 1.5 hour rehearsals each day, all home games, and any other performances as a band.

Caregiver: Kennedy Care Ann Arbor, Michigan (most recent company for which I worked) 2006 2012
Work as a primary aide to both senior citizens and children with special needs.

AWARDS AND HONORS:

Recipient of the Tau Beta Sigma Academic Achievement Award 2011 - for two semesters with a 4.0. Recipient of Michigan Marching Band Scholarships 2009 and 2010 Mary Markley Hall Scholarship recipient 2009 Recipient of the Congressmen Sandy Levin Community Coalition Award 2009 Sherry Zendi Memorial Award Band - For 'Touching' Others Strongest Alto Award for Show Choir McDougal Scholar Athlete Scholarship Letter of recognition for my high school achievements and community involvement from Governor Jennifer Granholm and the Macomb County Commissioner of District 18, Dana Camphous Peterson Community Service Student of the Month May 2007 Best Leadership and Most Responsible for Varsity Cheerleading 2006-2007 Clinton Township Optimist Award Winner 2005 Guest Speaker at the Healthy Communities Healthy Youth conference 2003 - San Jose, California