John P.

Truesdell
Phone Number: Cell: 734-277-3359 Home: 734-453-5815 Email: john.p.truesdell@gmail.com Website: johntruesdell.weebly.com Permanent Address 45640 Denise Court Plymouth, MI 48170

OBJECTIVE: EDUCATION:

To obtain a teaching position as a secondary level social studies educator. University of Michigan Bachelor of Arts in Education (2011)
Major - Secondary Social Studies Minor - Secondary Earth & Space Science
GPA 3.909/4.0 2011 & 2010 School of Education Deans Award of Excellence Recipient U of M James B. Angell Scholar

Ann Arbor, MI

CERTIFICATIONS:

Michigan Provisional Secondary Certificate (RX & DH 6-12) Adult/Child CPR & First Aid

COURSEWORK:

Academic Major: Social Studies Introduction to Political Theory Introduction to American Politics Introduction to Comparative Politics Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Macroeconomics United States History to 1865 United States History 1865-Present Global Change: Human Impacts Global Interdependence Geography Ancient Indian Civilization Topics in History: The Global Cold War Topics in History: A Transnational History of Popular Culture Topics in History: Middle Ages & Modern Problems Environmental Conflict: Science, Political, Social Teaching Social Studies with Technology and Students with Exceptionalities

Academic Minor: Earth/Space Science Calculus I Introductory Geology Introductory Geology Lab Solid Earth Structure Geology Introductory Oceanography Introductory Oceanography Lab Extreme Weather Meteorology Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System Introductory Astronomy: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe Environmental Conflict: Science, Political, Social

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Winter 2011 Saline High School Saline, MI 11th/12th Grade Student Teacher (U.S. Government & Sociology) Planned and taught U.S. Government units to two sections, focusing on the Legislative, Judicial, and Executive branches of government. Researched and implemented lessons focused on social class, race, and sexuality for two sections of Sociology. Wrote original formative and summative assessments for two sections of U.S. Government. Designed an online Moodle class page that was updated and utilized by students throughout the trimester. Organized civic guest speakers, including Salines Mayor and Police Officers. Helped organize a Sociology field trip to the University of Michigans campus Attended and participated in parent-teacher conferences, IEP/ 504 meetings, and professional development sessions.

Fall 2010 Churchill High School Livonia, MI 9th Grade Pre-Student Teacher Intern (World History) Taught a concept formation lesson over a three day period about empires. Graded individual and group homework, quizzes, and projects. Observed student learning in whole class and small group interactions. Fall 2010 Greenhills School Ann Arbor, MI 7th and 8th Grade Pre-Student Teacher Intern (Social Studies) Designed student assignments, quizzes, and exam questions. Interviewed individuals and analyzed their quizzes in order to better understand assessment design and application. Participated in voluntary school improvement/beautification projects. Winter 2010 Novi High School Novi, MI 10th Grade Pre-Student Teacher Intern (World History) Planned and taught a three day lesson plan about Societies, Networks, and Transitions. Observed and interviewed students about test taking habits in order to better understand student assessment. Collaborated with the cooperating teacher and other Novi instructors within the social studies department to design new themes for the curriculum. Winter 2010 Western International High School Detroit, MI 11th & 12th Grade Pre-Student Teacher Intern (AP US History) Interviewed individuals to learn how students environment and interests can affect motivation and learning. Graded student written Document Based Question essays using a rubric. Created and distributed a Content Reading Inventory to measure class reading comprehension. Extensively tutored students within a small group setting. Winter 2010 Cesar Chavez Academy 10th Grade Pre-Student Teacher Intern (US History) Detroit, MI

Taught whole class using a lesson provide by the cooperating teacher. Researched primary documents for class instruction and formatted/edited documents to scaffold them to appropriate grade level. Analyzed worksheets, handouts, and primary documents used in the classroom in order to better understand how students interact and learn from diverse texts. Summers 2007-2010 Plymouth Township Parks Department Plymouth, MI Plymouth Township Park Ranger Met with public and answered questions about the history and geography of Plymouth Townships parks. Managed and trained park staff (ages 16-20). Planned and implemented daily and weekly work plans.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Highly Proficient with Moodle and Powerschool, creating online classroom websites, assignments, resources, and grade books Proficient at integrating technology such as Skype and online cell phone polling (PollEverywhere.com) into lesson plans. Proficient with Google Maps and ArcGIS mapping software, creating original spatial and geographic maps and data

ACTIVITIES: Assistant Track & Field Coach (Field Events and Sprints), Salem High School, 20082010 Member, Treasurer, and Captain, UM Club Mens Ultimate Frisbee, 2007-2011