Emily M Gunsch

1314 Breton RD SE

Grand Rapids, Mi 49506

(616) 443-9133

gunsche@mail.gvsu.edu

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a teaching position in an English or Spanish secondary education classroom.

EDUCATION

Grand Valley State University (13)

Bachelor of Arts Degree English for Secondary Education
Minor Spanish

CLASSROOM
EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher
August 2014 December 2014
Forest Hills Central High School Grades 10 & 12
Ada, Michigan
Acted as lead teacher for 12 weeks during placement
Planned instructional activities and created assessments
Built relationships with students inside and outside of the classroom
Teacher Assistant
January 2014 April 2014
Kelloggsville Middle School Grades 7 & 8
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Assisted in the planning, running, and grading of students work in Read180 classroom
Acted as lead teacher during units on the novel Touching Spirit Bear and The Holocaust
Gained practical knowledge in classroom management
Teacher Assistant
Grand Rapids Early Discovery Center
Assist full-time Pre-K teachers in classroom management
Prepare for and run scheduled activities
Provide and fun learning environment for Pre-K children

August 2013 Present

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Fun n Sun Camp Counselor

May 2008 August 2013
Orchard Hills Swim and Sports Camp
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Acted as Lead Counselor for Mini Camp (ages 3-6), Summer 2013
Provided a fun and active environment for children ages 3-13
Lead and organized small and large group activities for 25-40 children
Student Observer
September 2010 December 2010
ELA 10th Grade Classroom Kettering-Fairmont High School
Dayton, Ohio
Observed cooperating teachers teaching methods, classroom management, and conflict
resolution skills
Conducted a Socratic Seminar for the novel Flowers for Algernon
Practiced writing and executing lesson plans
Resident Camp Unit Resource
Camp Kirby Campfire USA
Acted as co-counselor for children ages 11-14
Took over cabin groups during main counselor breaks
Led and planned various half-camp/full-camp activities
OTHER WORK
EXPERIENCE Sales Associate Sept. 2013 May 2014
TJMaxx
Kentwood, Michigan

June 2009 August 2009

Bow, Washington

Camp Counselor June 2014 August 2014

Fun n Sun Camps Grand Rapids, Michigan

REFERENCES ATTACHED

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REFERENCES
Kenneth George
Supervising Teacher
Forest Hills Central High School
kgeorge@fhps.net
Paula Spagnuolo
Camp Director
Fun n Sun Camps
(616) 540-4603
Melissa Kosters
Program Director/Supervisor
Grand Rapids Early Discovery Center
(616) 459-0110
Laurie Finkler/PJ White/Jan Kuzee
Supervisors
GVSU Department of Mathematics
(616) 331-2040
martlaur@gvsu.edu
whitep@gvsu.edu
kuzeej@gvsu.edu
Kathy Miller
Supervisor
Orchard Hills Swim and Sports Club
(616) 224-8700
kmiller@ehac.com
Sheila Pantlind
Director OLLI at Aquinas College
(616) 632-2043
sheila.pantlind@aquinas.edu