Jillian Black Jillian.black.1@hope.

edu CELL PHONE: (734)751-3431 PERMANENT ADDRESS 9018 Baywood Plymouth, MI 48170 United States CURRENT ADDRESS 141 E. 13th St. Holland, MI 49423 United States

Objective To obtain a student teaching position at the elementary level where I will be able to assist the teacher, impact students educational experience and grow as a future teacher. Education Hope College, Holland, MI Bachelor of Arts, Major: Learning Disabilities (May 2014) Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate with endorsements in all subjects K-5 (K-8 self-contained) and Learning Disabilities (SM), grades K-12 Overall GPA: 3.24 Major GPA: 3.53 Classroom Experience 9/12-12/12 Hudsonville Freshman Campus, Hudsonville, MI Supervised and provided extra assistance to students with learning disabilities that were placed in a high school resource room. Worked with students of all abilities in an after school tutoring program. 6/12-6/12 Northway Primary School, Liverpool, UK Teacher assistant to Year 6 students as part of a study abroad course. Teach a lesson with another teacher assistant at the end of the course. 1/12-5/12 Pine Creek Elementary School, West Ottawa, MI Worked closely with morning kindergarten students with math, reading and writing activities. Completed assessments on students to see their current levels of achievement. Created many bulletin boards displaying students work 1/11-4/11 Great Lakes Elementary School, Holland, MI Provided extra supervision in a first grade classroom. Worked individually with students in an ongoing weekly reading assessment. Work Experience Omelet and Waffle Caf, Plymouth, MI Provide helpful service to customers Serving customers and working collaboratively with other workers. 5/11-Current

5/08-11/09 Meeting House Grand Ballroom, Plymouth, MI Create a helpful and friendly atmosphere for guests to enjoy weddings and banquet ceremonies Preparing the ballroom to greet and serve guests as they arrive. Coaching Experience Woodbridge Elementary School, Zeeland, MI Total Trek Quest Coach for elementary school boys. Implement high energy activities and promote healthy lifestyles. Lead students in a 5K at the end of the program. 2/11-5/11

Additional Experience 9/11-11/11 Third Reformed Church, Holland, MI Special Education Ministries Teacher for two adults with Cognitive Impairments. 9/11-5/12 Upward Bound, Holland, MI French and English Tutor through an after school program for at-risk high school students. 8/11, 8/12 Hope College, Holland, MI Fall Orientation leader for the Siblings Program, implementing games and activities for kids ages 6-10. Fall Orientation leader for incoming freshmen, organizing activities that required social involvement. 2/12-5/12 Bethany Christian Services, Holland, MI English Tutor for ESL High School Student, supervising and assisting in schoolwork and implementing new learning strategies. 6/10-8/10 Paulette & Michael Avolio, Plymouth, MI Created and implemented instructional activities and lessons for a 6 yr. old and 9 yr. old to continue their learning during the summer months. College and Community Involvement Alpha Phi Omega (APO): National Co-Ed Service Fraternity Hope College Dance Department Fall Orientation Leader

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