Crystal King

Present Address: 413 Ballard Apt 2, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Permanent Address: 9139 Hemingway, Redford, MI 48239 Cell: 313-318-1820 E-Mail: crymking@gmail.com ePortfolio: crymking.weebly.com University of Michigan Bachelor of Arts in History Overall GPA: 3.626 University Honors Recipient Endorsements in History and Psychology Adult/Child CPR & First Aid Ann Arbor, MI May 2012 April 2009 May 2012 Current

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATION Michigan Provisional Secondary Certificate TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Belleville High School Belleville, MI Student Teacher January 2012 April 2012 Attended faculty and professional development meetings to expand professional ability and collaborate with peers Diagnosed areas for student growth by interpreting formal and informal assessments, and adjusting teaching methods accordingly Designed and enacted multiple units for a U.S. History class using core academic & state standards, authentic activities, & inquiry based unit goals Collaboratively planned and co-taught a Project Based Learning unit on the Civil Rights Movement for a U.S. History class Designed and enacted multiple units for two Psychology elective classes using academic standards and authentic activities Differentiated assignments and tasks for students when necessary and appropriate to facilitate learning and critical thinking Various Metro-Detroit High/Middle Schools Belleville, Detroit, Northville, & Novi, MI Pre-Student Teaching Intern January 2011 December 2011 Designed lessons that expanded critical thinking through analyzing primary and secondary sources Collaborated with peers and instructors to create historical lessons based on thematic concepts to enhance critical thinking Devised various methods of assessment to evaluate student achievement, performance, and essay writing skills Conducted student interviews regarding literacy practices inside and outside of school Professional Education Services Group, EDUStaff Washtenaw and Wayne Counties, MI Substitute Teacher, K-12 December 2011 Present Adapt to the learning environments in a variety of classroom settings Adjust teaching style based on classroom environment and daily lesson plans Implement numerous classroom management techniques to accommodate student diversity Execute classroom administrative duties including attendance, management plans, and emergency procedures

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & ACTIVITIES

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Wayne Metro Community Action Agency Westland, MI Volunteer June 2007 Present Volunteer at a local homeless shelter sponsored by JCPenney Westland Provide food and activities for children in the shelter Chaperone and monitor field trips Assist children with school work Provide guidance and companionship for children in the shelter Museum of Natural History Ann Arbor, MI Research Assistant September 2008 April 2009 Attended weekly seminars that focused on ancient writing systems Collaborated with peers and instructors to learn the various components of several ancient writing systems Researched ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and presented findings at weekly seminars Participated in a research symposium to celebrate work Michigan Research Community Ann Arbor, MI Member September 2008 April 2009 Took course work focused on research strategies and techniques Undergraduate research at the Museum of Natural History Collaborated with peers about research Presented findings at a research symposium JCPenney Westland, MI Customer Service Associate June 2007 Present Maintained job throughout entire college career Consistently receives above expectation appraisals Works with sales team to implement G.R.E.A.T. customer service regularly Volunteers at local shelter sponsored by the store