MARISSA BROOKS

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EDUCATION
Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
BS - Elementary Education
Areas of Concentration: Mathematics and Integrated Sciences

2014

AWARDS
Manga Cum Laude
Superior Edge Diversity, Leadership, Real World Edge

2014
2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
3rd Grade Instructional Paraprofessional - Walton Charter Academy, Pontiac, MI 1/15-4/15
Provide supplemental intervention services to children at risk of failing State
standards. All supplemental activities must be sustained, intentional, and
supported by scientifically-based research.
3rd Grade Tutor - Walton Charter Academy, Pontiac, MI
To ensure eligible students obtain a high-quality education and reach proficiency
on State academic standards by providing direct services.

1/15-4/15

Student Teaching Walton Charter Academy, Pontiac, MI

August 2014 - December 2014
Teaching a third grade class in an inner city environment. Working as part
of a team, attending professional development days, collaborating with grade
level teammates, producing units.
Field Placements - Marquette Area Public Schools, Marquette, MI
Semester placements in kindergarten, first grade, third grade, fifth grade,
and seventh grade. Lessons taught in K-3, ELA units taught in third and fifth
grades and a 7th grade week-long take over.
Teaching Assistant UN100 First Year Experience Block
Collaborated with a co-TA and instructor on classroom material,
assignments, meet with students upon request, facilitate lessons, class
sessions.

2012-2014

August 2013 - December 2013

Teaching Assistant to Professor John Croze in Mathematics Department January 2013 - May 2013
Provide additional assistance for students through lab, study sessions, and
office hours. Create quizzes and structure class once a week.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
YMCA Camp Pinewood, Twin Lake, MI
Outdoor Ed. Program Staff/Lead Female Counselor/LIT Coordinator
Facilitate team-building activities, teaching water and land activities, and
help maintain wellbeing of all campers. Managed the Leaders-in-Training
program for teenagers from 15-18 teaching leadership styles, qualities of a
leader, and organizing service projects.

April 2015 - June 2015

Disability Services of NMU, Marquette MI

Student Office Assistant
December 2012 May 2014
Schedule proctors and rooms for tests; creating files, filing, pulling archives,
copies, etc.; answering phones and greeting students, faculty, and staff.

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Grace United Methodist Church, Marquette, MI

Nursery Care Provider
Look after children ages 18 months 13 years during church services.
Working with children with a variety of needs, such as autism, hemophilia,
and cerebral palsy.
JCC Center Day Camps, West Bloomfield, MI
Senior Camp Counselor
Thirteen 4-5 year olds under my care with a co-counselor, watch for the
safety of all campers, lead small group activities while waiting in between
scheduled rotations.

May 2013 May 2014

June 2011 - August 2011

VOLUNTEER
NMU Marquette Alger Reading Council (MARC)
Vice President
Through the MARC, I was able to volunteer at the local Kaleidoscope event
aiding children create their own short stories, read aloud character stories,
and volunteering at the Michigan Reading Conference.

2014

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Marquette

Volunteering as a lunch buddy, which is an on-site program that allows
college students and community members to meet with a child at a local school.
I met with my little during lunch and recess on Fridays for the school year.

2012/2014

Wildcat Weekend
Speaking on behalf of the School of Education of my experiences at NMU and
answering questions of prospective students.

2013

Relay for Life of NMU, MI

Team Captain
Relay for Life is a 24 hour walk-a-thon that fundraises for a cure for cancers.
Leading a team for my dormitory to raise awareness and money for a cure
for many cancers.

REFERENCES
Upon Request

2013