Taylor Hawkins

1929 Springport rd. Apt #3 Jackson, Mi. 49202 (517) 499-6309

Taylor.Hawkins@arbor.edu

Education & Qualifications

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, MI

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Elementary Education: Early childhood development
Graduation: May, 2016
Significant Coursework

Cumulative GPA: 3.41

EDU 354: Standard Based Unit- An individually constructed Unit containing nine total lessons which
relate back to a singular theme.
EDU 360: Online Teaching Profile- Significant content from various courses within the Education major
at Spring Arbor University.
ECE 378: Coursework Portfolio- A Portfolio that is to be presented at an initial teaching interview.
Important documents derived from the ECE 378 course at Spring Arbor University.
ECE 416: Family Involvement Plan- A structured plan for an entire school year. This plan initiates the
child and his/her family in a style of side by side learning.

Classroom/Teaching Experience
EDU 350- 1st grade classroom experience
Spring Arbor University/Spring Arbor/Michigan
9/6/14-12/11/14
Small group literacy assistance for struggling students
Individual guidance for children who are either excelling or struggling
Creating lesson plans
With a partner, forming a cumulative Thematic Unit
One 30 minute small group lesson pertaining to the Long e sound
One 45 minute two person whole class lesson
Being personable; forming a bond with both the On-site professor and the students within the
classroom

EDU 354: 3rd grade classroom experience

Spring Arbor University/Spring Arbor/Michigan
1/29/15-5/12/15
Forming and teaching extensive lessons to peers in the classroom environment
Reflective write-ups after every lesson taught
Seven total lessons taught throughout the course. (six individual/ one lesson achieved as a group)
Ten total On-site days. (Placement was in a 3rd grade classroom at Dibble elementary school in
Jackson Michigan).
Two of the seven lessons were taught in the Dibble classroom.
Individually constructed a 110 page Standard based Unit at the 4th grade level
Recompleted three lessons to seek improvement in grade, and overall quality of understanding

Substitute Teaching
5/8/15
Name of Organization: Edustaff
Taught at T.A Wilson Alternative High School (Jackson Public School district)
Managed an Oceanography and Chemistry classroom
Maintained order and initiated an atmosphere that enabled learning
Tutoring or Volunteer Education Related Experiences
3rd & 4th grade boys basketball coach
Dates: 1/16/14-4/2/14

5th & 6th grade boys basketball coach

Dates: 1/15/15-4/1/15

Classroom Skills and Training

I am: Driven, flexible, teachable,

energetic, likeable, organized, caring,
not easily shaken, a continuing learner.

Spring Arbor University ColloquiumTechnology within the classroom

Spring Arbor University ColloquiumLets take the M-Step

Familiar with: R.T.I, N.A.E.Y.C, I.E.Ps,

How to assess students in reading and
writing; Individual, collaborative, and
whole group instruction
Experienced in using: Smart Board,
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power-point,
Weebly, Prezi, Elmo, Document Camera.
C.P.R certified

Other Employment & Volunteer Activities (Non-Education Related)

Whispering Hope Ranch Ministries (Summer of 2011)

Lowes Home Improvement (Summers of 2012 & 2013)
Pollys Country Market (Summer of 2014)
Spiritual Life Advisor at Spring Arbor University (School years of 2012-2013 & 2013-2014)
Choir Spiritual life Director ( School year of 2013-2014)
Resident Assistant At Spring Arbor University (School year of 2014-2015)

Special Experiences/Awards

Study Abroad Program

University

Spring Arbor

Cross Cultural Study in: Guatemala

Dates: 1/02/14-1/28/14
For one week during my three week study abroad program, I was able to study Spanish within a
school in the city of Antigua. I was also able to volunteer my time in a ministry program for
children in the city of Panajachel. I worked alongside various event coordinators to supply a safe
and interactive environment for children.

Scholarships
University
Vocal Music Scholarship
2011-2014
Provost 3.3 or higher Scholarship
2011-present

Awards
Best of the Best speaker award for SPE 212

2013-2014

Spring Arbor

References

Aaron Daigle
Resident Director
Professor
106 east main st.
Spring Arbor Michigan, 49283
517-750-5711
Aaron.daigle@arbor.edu

Matthew Snell
Northwest High School Choir Director
4200 Van Horn rd.
Jackson Michigan, 49201
517-817-4701

Sharon Joplin
Early Childhood Development
Spring Arbor University
517-750-6339
Sharon.Joplin@arbor.edu