MARIEL ELIZABETH BREHLER

1451 E Bernhard Ave, Hazel Park, MI | 248-515-3537 | mebrehle@gmail.com| marielbrehler.weebly.com

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI
Alternate Route to Certification Program August 2020
English (BA) and Social Studies (RX) Certification, 4.0 GPA August 2017
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
M.A. English, Focus on Literature and Culture, 3.94 GPA May 2017
Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI
B.A. English Language and Literature, Hist. Minor 3.86 GPA, Magna Cum Laude May 2014

AWARDS
Graduate Teaching Assistantship Fall 2016 – Winter 2017
Recruitment Scholarship, Wayne State University Fall 2015
Distinguished Scholar Scholarship, Oakland University Fall 2010 – Winter 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Cesar Chavez Academy High School, Detroit, MI August 2017 – Present
Teacher—Digital Literacy and Yearbook
 Developed new curriculum to replace a computer science course and to
supplement traditional English courses while meeting MDE technology standards
 Serve as Freshman co-Moderator for the class of 2021
 Enhance student involvement by implementing project-based learning practices
Cesar Chavez Academy High School, Detroit, MI
Student Teacher—English 9 and American History June 2017 – July 2017
 Develop daily lesson plans for three hours of instruction in English 9
 Assist students working through American History packets develop
understanding of major concepts
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Graduate Teaching Assistant—Introduction to College Writing Fall 2016 – Winter 2017
 Developed lesson plans to create scaffolding for advanced rhetorical
and research skills
 Produced course materials and visual aids to engage and inform students,
including a course webpage, Prezis, worksheets, and syllabus
WHRC Elementary School, Beyond Basics Program, Pontiac, MI
Tutor—Elementary reading and comprehension Winter 2015
 Utilized phonics, comprehension, and active learning techniques
to improve reading speed and understanding
 Tutored four fifth and sixth grade students who saw at least one
grade level advancement in reading level over twenty tutoring
sessions
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE, CONT’D.

Stoney Creek High School, Rochester Hills, MI
Athletics—Girls’ Soccer Junior Varsity Assistant Coach April 2014-June 2014
 Instructed JV girls team in soccer skills and strategy to improve
teamwork and team success.
 Assisted head coach with designing practice drills according to
team needs.

Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI

Career Ambassador—Student career liaison Fall 2013-Winter2014
 Assisted students to edit and create marketable career
documents
 Delivered and created resume and job search presentations to
student groups
Abbott Middle School, AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Program West Bloomfield, MI
College Readiness AVID Tutor Fall 2013
 Led AVID tutoring sessions to a group of 5 seventh grade
students
 Facilitated group problem-solving skills and analytical learning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Northminster Presbyterian Church, Troy, MI
Office Administrator August 2015 – August 2016
 Regularly communicated with pastor, music director, church
governing body, and church members
 Developed and launched new website to better meet needs of
the church and congregation
 Created communication materials, and kept church records
Macomb County Board of Commissioners, Mount Clemens, MI
Intern September 2014 – April 2015
 Organized and developed Macomb County Green Schools
Program for 2014-15 school year
 Researched local environmental issues, programs, and
organizations for school resources
 Adapted content to create student and teacher-friendly
communications on multiple mediums
Orientation and New Student Programs, Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI
Orientation Group Leader April 2012 – August 2012
 Facilitated and lead groups of 10-16 incoming students through
the orientation process
 Personally acclimated over 200 incoming students to Oakland
University

MEMBERSHIPS
Alpha Lambda Delta National Council of Teachers of English