Resume Spring 2018

Marissa Sheffield
1101 Miller Rd. Lake Orion, MI 48362 * [email protected]*

*marissasheffield.weebly.com* (586) 623-9058
Education
Alma College Alma, MI
Bachelor of Arts April 2015
Major: Elementary Education – MTTC Passed on January 17, 2015
Dance
Minors: Early Childhood Education (ZS) – MTTC Passed on July 12, 2014
Cumulative GPA: 3.698
Teaching Experiences
Vestaburg Elementary School – Vestaburg, MI 14 week placement Fall 2014
Elementary Student Teaching – Cooperating Teacher: Mrs. Judge
Kindergarten
 Taught all subject areas
 Made connections across each discipline and to student’s daily lives
 Implemented effective behavior management and student engagement strategies
 Incorporated technology into lessons
 Integrated student interests into the lessons
Ithaca Early Head Start – Ithaca, MI 7 week placement Spring 2014

ZS Student Teaching – Cooperating Teacher: Ms. Bliesener
Infants & Toddlers
 Differentiated instruction based on skill and age level
 Observed the early stages of childhood
 Learned how each child progresses at a different rate
 Learned and gave examples of effective praise while students were engaged in play and work
Alma College Head Start – Alma, MI

Preschool Placement – Supervising Teacher: Mrs. Chick 8 hour placement Winter 2014
 Observed a student with a visual impairment
 Learned ways to make accommodations and modifications
 Helped student practice on fine motor skills by using manipulatives
Luce Road Elementary – Alma, MI 30 hour placement Fall 2013

Kindergarten Placement – Supervising Teacher: Mrs. Kelly
 Taught students three lessons
 Supervised students and engaged in work and play with them
 Learned behavioral management skills
Ithaca North Elementary – Ithaca, MI 40 hour placement Fall 2013

Sixth Grade Placement – Supervising Teacher: Ms. Foglesong
 Taught students a social studies lesson
 Interviewed the students about their knowledge of science
 Developed an inquiry station and learned how to integrate subjects
Hillcrest Elementary School – Alma, MI 40 hour placement Winter 2013

Second Grade Placement – Supervising Teacher: Mrs. Sandro
 Taught students a math lesson and an English lesson
 Took over teacher’s role when she had to leave the classroom
 Learned teacher’s job is to make sure each child succeeds
Carrie Knause Elementary School – St. Louis, MI 30 hour placement Fall 2011
First Grade Placement – Supervising Teacher: Mrs. Hirschman
 Taught students a reading/language lesson
 Developed a relationship with each child and learned about his/her needs
 Learned how to be in control of the classroom
Alma College Head Start – Alma, MI 40 hour placement Fall 2011

Preschool Field Placement – Supervising Teacher: Mrs. Tovar
 Observed the students in their school environment
 Helped them learn life skills and how to use them appropriately
 Developed a clearer understanding of childhood development
Employment
Troy School District Troy, MI
Tuition Based Lead Preschool Teacher Aug. 2015 – Present
 Using the HighScope Curriculum in order to help students learn
 Creating a supportive learning environment that focuses on shared control between student and teacher
 Monitoring student learning and progress through anecdotal note taking and picture taking
 Developing lessons using the sources listed below:
o Content areas
o Children’s interests
o New and unexplored materials
o Local traditions
Macomb Intermediate School District Clinton Township, MI
Substitute Paraprofessional June 2013 – Present
 Helping to teach kids of various ages who have autism
 Aiding cognitively impaired children of various ages
 Learning how to make accommodations and modifications
Royal Oak High School Royal Oak, MI
JV Dance Team Coach May 2015 – March 2016
 Choreographing pom and jazz routines
 Leading and guiding the team in making improvements
 Taking the team to summer camp and various competitions
 Motivating team members and engaging them in bonding exercises
Addams Early Childhood Center & EDUStaff Royal Oak, MI
GSRP Assistant Teacher Feb. 2015 – May 2015
 Used the HighScope Curriculum in order to help students learn
 Guided and facilitated student learning through child-initiated activities
 Created a quality classroom through the use of teacher collaboration
 Took anecdotal notes and pictures to monitor student learning and progress
Almont Community Schools Almont, MI
Janitor June 2012 – Aug. 2012
 Cleaned each building in the district thoroughly
 Worked in a diverse environment
 Learned communication skills while cooperating with others
National Dance Alliance Garland, TX
Dance Team Camp Instructor May 2010 – Aug. 2011
 Guided the team members through bonding exercises
 Taught girls and boys of various ages dance routines and technical skills needed for advanced movement
 Motivated them by giving instructive criticism in order to get better
Underground Dance Company Shelby Twp, MI
Dance Teacher Sept. 2009 – June 2010
 Coached young girls during jazz and lyrical classes
 Provided them with the tools needed to develop a since of rhythm
 Encouraged them to express their emotions through an art form
Leadership
Alma College
 Kappa Delta Pi, Educational Honorary Society Winter 2013 – Present
o Use information given to better my educational practices
 Alternative Break Participant Winter 2013
o Went to Milwaukee, Wisconsin
o Worked with children at La Causa Charter School
and Walker’s Point Center for the Arts
o Helped out at the Pan African Community Association
and the Milwaukee Rescue Mission
 Pi Delta Chi, Dance Honorary Winter 2011 – Winter 2014
o Participated in Dance Day for the children in the community
o Danced for the elderly at Masonic Pathways
 Alma College Dance Company Fall 2010 – Winter 2014
o Put on shows for the campus and community
Honors
Alma College
 Harlan R. McCall Memorial Scholar in Education Award Finalist Winter 2015
 Magna Cum Laude Winter 2014
 Dean’s List Fall 2010 – Winter 2014
 Presidential Scholarship Fall 2010 – Winter 2014
 Distinguished Dance Performance Scholarship Fall 2010 – Winter 2014
Marissa Sheffield
1101 Miller Rd. Lake Orion, MI 48362 * [email protected]*
*marissasheffield.weebly.com* (586) 623-9058
References
Mrs. Stanko
Youth Services Coordinator
Troy Schools
(586) 295-0303 (cell)
(248) 823-5158 (work)
[email protected]
Dr. Thelen
Education Department Chair
Associate Professor of Education
Early Childhood Education Director
Alma College
(989) 463-7202 (work)
[email protected]
Mrs. Nagy
GSRP Lead Teacher
Addams Early Childhood Center
(586) 246-0080 (cell)
(248) 288-3220 x3549 (work)
[email protected]
Ms. Humiecki
Special Education Teacher
Macomb Intermediate School District
(586) 634-0276 (cell)
[email protected]
Mrs. Judge
Cooperating Teacher
Vestaburg Elementary School
(989) 854-3330 (cell)
(989) 828-6373 (work)
[email protected]

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Marissa Sheffield

1101 Miller Rd. Lake Orion, MI 48362 * [email protected]*

Ithaca Early Head Start – Ithaca, MI 7 week placement Spring 2014

Alma College Head Start – Alma, MI

Luce Road Elementary – Alma, MI 30 hour placement Fall 2013

Ithaca North Elementary – Ithaca, MI 40 hour placement Fall 2013

Hillcrest Elementary School – Alma, MI 40 hour placement Winter 2013

Alma College Head Start – Alma, MI 40 hour placement Fall 2011

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