Emily Martha Espinosa

Permanent address: 932 Kuebler Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Phone: (734) 330-0832
Email: eme933@gmail.com

Highlights

Proficient in Spanish
Hard Working and responsible in school and work
Compassionate and caring towards others
Creative, imaginative and fun
Plays the violin, piano, and sings

Education
Albion College, Albion, MI
Bachelors degree in Elementary English Language Arts
GPA: 3.87, Phi Beta Kappa member
Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI
Associates degree in Liberal Arts Transfer Program
GPA: 3.93, Phi Theta Kappa member

Field Experiences

Fall 2013 to Spring 2016

Fall 2011 to summer 2015

5th Grade Student Teaching at Gordon Elementary School, Marshall MI

Spring 2016
Worked with mentor teacher, Mary Douglass, renowned for her creativity and passion
for teaching.
Taught Math, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Spanish.
Showed leadership and professionalism by participating in extracurricular activities
such as Spanish club, Battle of the Books and National History Day.
5th Grade Field Placement at Gordon Elementary School, Marshall, MI
Fall 2015
Worked with mentor teacher, Mary Douglass, renowned for her creativity and passion
for teaching.
Developed and taught lessons in math, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and
Science.
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1 Grade Field Placement at Prairieview Elementary School, Battle Creek, MI
Fall 2015
Worked with mentor teacher, Deanna Overgaard.
Led storytelling lessons with whole class.
Implemented 10 different literacy assessments with selected student.
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3 Grade, Special Education Field Placement at Albion Community School, Albion, MI
Spring 2015
Worked with special education mentor teacher, Angela Breneman.
Designed and taught entire unit plan on navigation skills.
Planned and led field trip to Whitehouse Nature Center at Albion College.
Physical Education K-4 Field Placement at Concord Elementary School, Concord, MI
Spring 2015
Worked with physical education mentor teacher, Mike Bauman.
Designed and taught physical education class for 4th grade.

4th Grade Field Placement at Mar-Lee Elementary School, Marshall, MI

Fall 2014
Worked with mentor teacher, Susan Higgins.
Planned and taught lessons on division and momentum.
Kindergarten Field Placement at Albion Community School, Albion, MI
Spring 2014
Worked with mentor teacher, Amber Halstead.
Led activities with students.
Music K-8 Field Placement at Albion Community School, Albion, MI
Fall 2013
Worked with music mentor teacher, Steve Hartman.
Participated in musical activities with students.
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2 grade Math and Reading Tutor at Albion Community School, Albion, MI,
2013 to 2014
Worked with cooperating teacher, Letitia Kotas.
Worked one-on-one or in small groups with students on math and reading.
Worked primarily with students who had learning differences.
Spanish Teacher, Ann Arbor, MI
2008 to 2013
Planned weekly lessons and activities for two young students.
Developed own units.

Work Experience

General Educator, Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor, MI

Summer 2016
Facilitated science activities in the museum.
Supervised preschool gallery of the museum.
YMCA Camp Counselor, Ann Arbor, MI
Summer 2016
Arts and Crafts Specialist at Camp Birkett
Developed and lead crafts and activities with 100 students a week.
EDUStaff Employee, Calhoun County, MI
Spring 2016
Eligible substitute teacher for Calhoun County.
YMCA Camp Counselor, Ann Arbor, MI
Summer 2015
Worked in Whiz Kidz Camp,
Lead activities and games covering topics such as science, Spanish, and cooking.
Albion Associate, Albion College, Albion, MI
Fall 2014 to Fall 2015
Worked alongside Multicultural Coordinator, Marcus Gill.
Gained organizational skills working the front desk of the admissions office
Developed communication skills by reaching out to prospective students from diverse
backgrounds.
Albion College Tour Guide, Albion College, Albion, MI
Fall 2014 to Fall 2015
Used effective communication to lead informational tours of Albion Colleges
campus.
Demonstrated flexibility and ability to think on the spot in answering questions by
visitors.
Smooth Transitions Mentor, Albion College, Albion, MI
Fall 2014
Mentored new minority students to help them get acclimated to college.
Library Aide, Albion College, Albion, MI
Spring 2014 to Fall 2014
Developed customer service skills working the front desk.
Nanny, Ann Arbor, MI
Summer 2014
Tutored two boys in math and reading.

 Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability through dealing with unexpected situations.

Professional Musician, Dexter, Manchester and Tecumseh, MI
2009 to 2014
Performed in Manchester High Schools musicals, Oklahoma and Damn Yankees.
Played wedding gigs in Dexter
Performed with the Tecumseh Pops Orchestra.