PAMALA L. FINGER fingerp@grps.

org OBJECTIVE Seeking a teaching position in the areas of English, Reading, and/or Health in which I can create a student-centered environment, utilize my knowledge of learning styles, and incorporate technology to motivate all students individual learning styles and produce a community of learners and caring, contributing citizens. EDUCATION Grand Valley State University Masters Degree: Reading Specialist (K-12) Bachelor of Arts Major: English Language and Literature Certification: Michigan Secondary Professional Teaching Certificate Grand Rapids Community College Associates of Arts December, 1998 Grand Rapids, MI Allendale, MI April, 2010 April, 2002 Minor: School Health Education

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Grand Rapids Public Schools/Bethany Based School Middle school/High school ELA & Reading (2010- currently) Grand Rapids Public Schools/Riverside Middle School 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Computers/Technology (2009-10) Grand Rapids Public Schools/Northwest Career Pathways Center High school self-contained classroom (2006-07) 8th grade self-contained classroom (2007-08) High school English, Journalism, & Health (2008-09) Grand Rapids Public Schools/Business and Industry
MULTIPLE SUBJECTS TEACHER (August, 2005-June, 2006) High school self-contained classroom

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Grand Rapids Public Schools/Henry Paideia Academy

Grand Rapids, MI

READING ITINERANT (August 27, 2004-June 10, 2005) MEAP Administrator that teamed with 4th and 7th grade teachers to increase MEAP writing scores 4th grade writing scores increased from 26% to 62% and 7th grade scores increased from 31% to 88% Assisted teachers in evolving their English curriculums to focus on Grade Level Content Expectations

Grand Rapids Public Schools/Day Treatment/Creston Alternative Education

DAY TREATMENT SUMMER SCHOOL TEACHER (June 14, 2004-August 13, 2004) Taught Developmental Reading and Oral Communications/Speech

TEACHER AT DAY TREATMENT (January 27, 2004-June 9, 2004) Employed motivational strategies that produced a fun, successful and risk-free learning environment Secondary at-risk students demonstrated exemplary academic levels

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Grand Rapids Public Schools/Northeast Middle School

Grand Rapids, MI

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE WITH A CONTRACT (March 15, 2003-June 11, 2003) Fashioned a Shakespeare/Romeo and Juliet Unit for 7th graders that focused on the themes of life Implemented the Four Block Framework for Literacy and Six Traits of Effective Writing in 7th grade Reading and English Classes

Grand Rapids Public Schools/Creston Alternative Education/The Haven Grand Rapids, MI LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE WITH A CONTRACT (August 27, 2002-March 14, 2003) Created and taught English and Social Studies curriculums at the Haven Detention Center Daily lessons were geared for independent study and individual student success
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Workshops/Seminars: Reproductive Health Institute, Kent ISD, 2001 True Colors for Secondary Educators, Kent ISD, 2001 Mosaic of Thought/Profundity, GVSU, 2003 Four Block Framework for Literacy, GVSU, 2003 Six Traits of Effective Writing, GRPS, 2003 CHAMPS I and II, GVSU, 2003 DIBELS I and II, GRPS, 2004 Tungsten Data I and II, GRPS, 2004 Meeting the MEAP Head On!, Pamala Noli, 2004 5-E, GRPS, 2005 Disciplinary Literacy, GRPS, 2008 Successful Co-Teaching, GRPS, 2008 Differentiated Instruction, Kent ISD, 2008 21st Century Thinking Skills, Kent ISD, 2008 6+1 Traits of Writing, Kent ISD, 2009 MAP Assessment, Kent ISD, 2010 Close and Critical Reading, GRPS, 2013 Memberships: Member, The National Council of Teachers of English Member, The National Reading Association HONORS Deans List at GRCC and GVSU Member of the National Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi Graduated Magna Cum Laude from GVSU References on request