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ObjectiveTo obtain a position teaching high school English-Language Arts in a secondary setting.Online Teaching Portfolio: gailberkompasportfolio.EducationGrand Valley State University --- Bachelor of Arts: English – Secondary EducationMinors: Spanish – Teaching; Applied LinguisticsGPA 4.0Frederick Meijer Honors College Outstanding Senior AwardGraduated April 2015; Summa Cum LaudeUniversidad del Bío-Bío, ChileStudy abroad semester: July – December 2013Achieved Spanish fluency through total immersionSkills and AbilitiesHardworking and dedicated to educating students Works well in group settings in both leadership and supportive rolesEnthusiastic and motivated to help others as much as possibleTeaching ExperienceRiley Street Middle School – 7th Grade ELA Student TeacherJan. 2015 – Apr. 2015 Gained practical experience teaching in a traditional school settingCreated engaging lessons to promote higher-order student thinking and learningTaught comprehensive units and developed quality assessmentsKelloggsville Middle School --- 7th Grade ELA Teacher AssistantJan. 2014 – Apr. 2014Gained practical experience teaching in a diverse classroom settingWorked in large-group and one-on-one settings to enhance student learningTaught and developed unit and individual lessonsTutoring ExperienceGrand Valley State University --- Lead Peer Research ConsultantAug. 2012 – Apr. 2015Assisted students in obtaining research using online and physical resourcesEngaged university students in the research processActed as a mentor and leader for new Research ConsultantsGrand Valley State University --- Upward Bound Tutor/CounselorJun. 2013 – Jul. 2013Assisted in tutoring students during daily study timeSupervised students during daily activitiesServed as an academic and behavioral role model to a diverse group of high school students Grand Valley State University Tutor – Spanish and Applied Linguistics Jan. 2013 – April 2013Tutored Grand Valley State University students in lower-level Spanish courses/Linguistics coursesGained experience working with students of diverse backgrounds and motivationsDeveloped learning and performance goals with tutees Lake Superior State University --- Upward Bound Tutor/Counselor June 2012 – July 2012Supervised students during daily classesJune 2011 – July 2011Assisted in tutoring students during daily study timePromoted academic success by serving as a role modelOther Work ExperienceCountry Road Greenhouse --- Manager, Cashier; Sault Ste. Marie, MIMay 2014 – Aug. 2014Gained managerial experience May 2013 – June 2013Ran cash register and priced itemsMay 2012 – June 2012Provided customer service by directing and assisting customersCleaned, organized, and inventoried plants in the greenhousesMay 2011 – June 2011 College of Education ReferencesJerry KlomparensUniversity Field Coordinator for Student Teachersjkjeklomp7@616-644-56104580 N. LakeshoreHolland, MI 49424Robert RozemaEnglish Content Coordinator for Student Teachersrozemar@gvsu.edu616-331-8573English - Main231 Lake Huron Hall1 Campus DriveAllendale, MI 49401Terry StocktonCollege of Education Advisorstockett@gvsu.edu616-331-2983257C Richard M. DeVos CenterGrand Valley State UniversityGrand Rapids, MI 49504Brian WhiteEnglish Content Coordinator for Teacher Assistantswhiteb@gvsu.edu616-331-3492English – Main233 Lake Huron Hall1 Campus DriveAllendale, MI 49401ReferencesDione HickokRiley Street Middle School Cooperating Teacherdhickok@(616) 896-1920Riley Street Middle School2745 Riley Street, Hudsonville, MI 49426Julie AndersonKelloggsville Middle School Cooperating Teacherjanderson@616-532-1575?Kelloggsville Middle School4650 S. Division, Grand Rapids, MI 49548?Mary O’KellyResearch Consultant Supervisorokellym@gvsu.edu?616-331-2092?430b Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons1 Campus DriveAllendale, MI 49401Arnie SmithalexanderGVSU TRiO Upward Bound Coordinatorsmithala@gvsu.edu?616-331-3144?TRiO Upward Bound?372C Richard M. DeVos Center?Grand Rapids, MI 49504Heidi WituckiLSSU TRiO Upward Bound Coordinatorhwitucki@lssu.edu906-635-2186Upward BoundLake Superior State University650 W. Easterday AvenueSault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783 ................
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