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Alyssa Scrimger

8864 Je Ne Be Dr. Rockford, MI 49341


616-450-0106 adscrim@umich.edu
alyssascrimger.weebly.com

Certification

Michigan Provisional Elementary Certificate


June 2016
Elementary: K-5 All Subjects, K-8 All Subjects Self Contained Classroom
Language Arts K-8
Completed ELI 391: Teaching English as a Second Language with the U-M English Language Institute

Education
The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
B.A. in Education with Elementary Certification, GPA 3.589/4.0

May 2016

Teaching
Wines Elementary, Second Grade Student Teacher
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Built strong relationships on mutual trust with my second grade students, my supervising teacher, and the
staff of Wines Elementary.
Designed and enacted lesson plans in math, social studies, literacy, and a science unit with consideration
for learning goals, state-wide, and nation-wide standards.
Came alongside the parents of my students to support each students learning and to fully understand the
ways in which each child can feel most successful and cared for.
Considered every students ability and comprehension when planning lessons and activities in order to
plan an enriching lesson.

Ann Arbor Public Schools, Substitute Teacher


Ann Arbor, Michigan

Enacted my classroom management skills in order to ensure a successful learning environment.


January 2015-April 2015

Elicited student thinking through individual interviews in social studies, math, and language arts.
Facilitated full class discussions in social studies content and writing techniques.
Planned and lead a small group guided reading lesson to support students in their reading comprehension.
Developed classroom management skills that can be adapted over many grade levels.

Smith Elementary, First Grade Teaching Intern


Plymouth, Michigan

November 2015- April 2016

Gained support from fellow grade-level teachers when my own supervising teacher was not present.
Lead small group and whole group lessons in all subject areas.
Maintained focus and engagement among my students throughout the day.

Smith Elementary, Fifth Grade Teaching Intern


Plymouth, Michigan

September 2015-April 2016

September 2014-December 2014

Facilitated daily math centers to support students in both team work and individual work.
Assessed and developed individual students literacy skills through targeted instruction and modeling.
Engaged students in text and in literacy through interactive read-alouds.

Alyssa Scrimger
8864 Je Ne Be Dr. Rockford, MI 49341
616-450-0106 adscrim@umich.edu
alyssascrimger.weebly.com
Related Experience
Emerson School, After School Program and Summer Counselor
March 2014-present
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Supervised and facilitated after school games and activities for students who need after school care.
Developed behavioral management and conflict resolution skills in order to help the students when the
need arose.
Practiced the ability to remain calm and implement procedure when students are hurt or upset.
Growth International Volunteer Excursions, Volunteer English Tutor
July 2014
Kiwengwa, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Planned whole group lessons on English grammar and vocabulary components for 10 teenage boys.
Tutored two teenage boys to deepen their understanding of the content taught in the whole group lesson.
Gained experience working with English Language Learners when a language barrier is present.
Gained cultural awareness by both sharing knowledge with my students and receiving knowledge about
their culture in return.
K-Grams Program, BookMARK Coordinator
February 2013-December 2014
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Assisted in a 3rd grade classroom at Pattengill Elementary weekly by leading science and social studies
centers and helping students with writing practice.
Acted as a mentor and advocate for the students current and future education by describing positive
aspects of the educational experience.
Independence Lake County Park, Day Camp Counselor
June 2013-August 2013
Whitmore Lake, Michigan
Built strong connections with the children through spending 40 hours a week with the campers,
sometimes more if they attended more than one week of camp.
Connected with campers with stronger emotional needs as a counselor, role model, and friend.
Lead activities (crafts, games, boating, etc.) with groups up to 35 campers.

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