Jenna J.

Montalbano
586-219-8764

57216 Scenic Hollow Drive, Washington Township, MI 48094

jennamontalbano.weebly.com
jjmontalbano03@gmail.com

Professional Goal
I aspire to empower secondary education mathematics students to challenge themselves inside and outside of the classroom
everyday. I wish to create a comfortable and collaborative learning environment for all students.

Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

January 2012 April 2016

Teaching Certification May 2016

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
Psychology Minor

John Cabot University

Rome, Italy

May 2013 June 2013

Study Abroad
Overall GPA 3.5/4.0
Relevant Coursework: Italian 101, Child development Psychology

Internship Experience
Shelby Junior High, Internship
Shelby Township, MI

September 2015 April 2016

Developed, implemented, and analyzed units for Accelerated and Regular Geometry courses

Provided one on one tutoring for students every Tuesday and Thursday morning and upon request

Volunteered to help with sideline cheerleading team

Designed lessons using multiple forms of technology such as Promethean Board, Elmo, Kahoot.it, PowerPoint, and
Laptop computers
Completed teacher-related duties such as staff meetings, professional development, and parent teacher conferences
Collaborated openly with mentor teacher(s) to coordinate lesson plans and create assessment
Collaborated with other faculty members to enhance students learning experience
Communicated bi-weekly with families to update them on activates happening in classroom
Managed a class website that contained weekly outlines and math resources
o http://msmontalbano3.weebly.com

Related Teaching Experience

Mallow Junior High, 7th/8th grade Competitive Cheerleading Coach
Shelby Township, MI

December 2016 February 2016

Coached a combined 7th and 8th grade cheerleading team to work as one
Scheduled practices, competitions, and team gatherings
Communicated with families to inform them on competition dates and updates on team
Collaborated with two other coaches and modeled team work behavior to cheerleaders

Personal Tutoring
East Lansing, MI/ Shelby Township, MI

Provide one-on-one tutoring in various mathematics courses for students of all ages

The Master Tutor, Personal Tutor

East Lansing, MI

Worked independently with families

Maintained a safe, clean, and fun environment

Implemented Mathematics, Science, and Spelling into everyday activities
Worked efficiently with a diverse group of Teachers and Students
August 2013 December 2013

Provided one-on-one tutoring to a student in reading

Responsible for weekly report on students progress

Cavanaugh Elementary School, Classroom Aid

East Lansing, MI

June 2013 August 2013

Responsible for a class of 30 First graders

Read To Succeed, Tutor

East Lansing, MI

February 2014 May 2015

Provided one-on-one tutoring in Mathematics for all different age levels

Early Impressions, Camp Counselor

Southfield, MI

September 2013 - Current

August 2013 December 2013

Taught small groups of 3-4 special education students

Assisted Teacher with writing exercises for class of twenty
Provided one-on-one math tutoring

Certification
American Red Cross

August 2015

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/ CPR/ AED

Honors and Memberships

Michigan State University Deans List, Spring 2012, Fall 2012

Kappa Delta PI Educational Fraternity Member, April 2013 May 2015
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, January 2013 May 2015

References
Lynn Dybalski
Mathematics Teacher at Shelby Junior High
Mentor Teacher
lynn.dybalski@uticak12.org
586-246-0131

Kenneth Bradfield
Field Instructor
MSU Teacher Prep Program
bradfi17@msu.edu
512-796-0670

Rob Saunders
Mathematics Teacher at Shelby Junior High
Mentor Teacher
robert.saunders@uticak12.org
586-770-3779

Joanne Philhower
Graduate Course Instructor
MSU Teacher Prep Program
philhowe@msu.edu
765-860-3655