Jamie Ray

MA Education; BA French; Endorsements in ELA, ESL 31621 Gable, Livonia MI 48152 (734) 578-8382, Jray427@aol.com, Jamieray.weebly.com Objective To obtain a teaching position where I will promote a safe, enjoyable, and differentiated learning environment by encouraging students to work as a team to assure classroom growth and learning. Education University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI Graduation 07/2011 Master of Arts in Elementary Education Endorsements in Language Arts (6th-8th grade), English as a Second Language GPA: 7.8/8.0 Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Graduation 08/2001 BA French Excelled in education courses Selected by Admissions Office administrator as a Student Ambassador to guide incoming students Teaching Experience Language Arts Teacher, eighth grade Discovery Middle School Canton, MI Long Term Substitute 05/2012-05/2013 Designed daily lesson plans for four classes of language arts Created daily lesson plans for one careers class Differentiated instruction for various learning abilities Aligned classroom instruction with the state of Michigan benchmarks and Grade Level Content Expectations Planned around guest speakers, and various yearly activities Managed 128 eighth graders daily Promoted and maintained positive communication with students and parents Long Term Substitute Teacher, fourth grade Miller Elementary School Canton, MI 01/2012-03/2012 Created and implemented full lesson plans for class of thirty students Designed and carried out reading and writing unit for students Cultivated a rich learning environment for Talented and Gifted students Implemented units from Foss Science kits and Everyday Math

Substitute Teacher PESG Professional Education Services Group Assume full responsibility for various size classrooms Carry out lesson plans Reported to teachers of days activities Filled in for teachers during their absence Participated in general school duties as requested Proctored MEAP test for Connections Academy Teaching Intern, middle school (6th, 7th, 8th) Scarlett Middle School Ann Arbor, MI 06/2011-07/2011 Engaged students by using supportive English language learning curriculum to promote their acquisition of formal and informal English Tutored English Language Learners one-on-one Taught using SIOP techniques in an ELL classroom Developed content-area lessons with language and content goals Teaching Intern, middle school (6th, 7th, 8th) Geisler Middle School Walled Lake, MI 05/2011-06/2011 Worked closely with sixth, seventh, and eighth grade ELLs Designed and taught wide range of lessons for various levels of ELLs Assessed students learning in various ways Created lesson plans to align with language objectives Teaching Intern, fourth grade Miller Elementary School Canton, MI 09/2010-04/2011 Created and implemented grade level curriculum for all subjects Differentiated instruction for learners with a variety of abilities and needs Utilized technology throughout classroom instruction Aligned lessons to meet state academic content standards Implemented Everyday Math, Lucy Calkins, Fountas and Pinnell, and FOSS Science Kits Teaching Intern, fourth grade Tonda Elementary School Plymouth, MI 01/2011-02/2011 th Co-planned the development and progression of a 4 grade poetry unit Mentored individual students to achieve progress on 6 traits writing criteria Inspired students to create meaningful messages to express in their writing

Math Tutor, third grade Mitchell Elementary School Ann Arbor, MI 10/2010-12/2010 Adapted Everyday Math curriculum for individual students needs Prepared lesson plans, teaching materials and learning activities based on students needs Planned collaborative lessons in a team teaching setting Created differentiated instruction to fit the needs of students Summer Intern, kindergarten Summer Academy, Field Elementary School Canton, MI 07/2010-08/2010 Assessed individual reading levels through use of running records Adapted math lessons using Everyday Math curriculum for individual students needs Promoted discussion to enhance students understand in reading, writing, and comprehension Substitute Teacher Livonia Public Schools 09/2001 12/2002 Designed lesson plans in teachers absence Taught wide range of students, kindergarten through grade twelve Instructed students in variety of subjects Preschool Teacher TLC Preschool Livonia, MI 05/2000 12/2002 Create age appropriate lessons for thirty children Responsible for classroom of ten children Provide a safe environment for children ages 2-5 Communicate effectively with parents regarding childs progress Professional Affiliations TESOL certified, member of Michigan Reading Association, member of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Other Work Experience Global LT Ltd. Troy, MI Language Trainer Recruiter 08/2008-10/2009 Recruit instructors for over 35 languages Interview and hire foreign language instructors Train incoming teachers for teaching assignment Responsible for creating virtual lessons to present nationwide to teachers

Chase Bank Warren, MI Assistant Manager 12/2002-08/2008 Ran student bank in various elementary schools Responsible for ongoing training in sales, communication, and customer service Educate new employees on operating systems Interview potential branch candidates and fully staff new branch Manage tellers and other branch staff Resolve customer and employee concerns Act as manager in his/her absence Sell products to best suit consumer needs Languages English, French

Technology MS Office- Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Skype, WebEx, Interactive Wipe Boards, Digital Camera, Flip Camera, Edmodo References Available upon request