Michael James Bartus

(734) 626-2561 mjbartus@gmail.com

Current Address: 5386 Pierce Street Unit J1 Allendale, Michigan 49401

Objective: As an instructor in a secondary German classroom, it is my goal to communicate my knowledge and understanding of the German language and culture, as well as enrich the minds of my students with a cultural perspective different from their own. I will connect the class content to other disciplines, allow for deeper understandings of cultures through comparisons, and encourage students to become life-long learners of the language.

Education
Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan Majors: German & Secondary Education Minor: Mathematics

Bachelor of Arts

Expected Graduation Date: April 2014 Major GPAs: 3.59 & 3.85

Pdagogische Hochschule Schwbisch Gmnd, Schwbisch Gmnd, Germany Participated in a semester long study abroad program at the University of Education Schwbisch Gmnd, studying the German language from April 2013 - July 2013

Certification
Michigan Provisional Secondary Certificate Expected April 2014 Highly qualified with endorsements in German & Mathematics Certified as an Advanced-Low level speaker of the German language according to the proficiency guidelines of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL)

Teaching Experience
Professional Education Service Group : Kent County, Michigan Registered Substitute Teacher - Registered in the Rockford Public School district Rockford Public Schools : Rockford High School Student Teacher: January 2014 to Present - Lead instruction in second and third level German - Co-taught in an Advanced Placement German IV class - Daily planning and implementation of lessons - Differentiated instruction to meet learning needs of students, based on proficiency level - Worked daily with groups of students, focusing on topics such as grammar, meaningful communication, vocabulary, and cultural learning - Utilized a variety of instructional methods, based on the latest research in regards to foreign language acquisition Rockford Public Schools : Rockford High School Teacher Assistant: September 2013 to December 2013 - Assisted in an AP German IV class, and two German II classes - Daily involvement in lessons - Observed effective foreign language teaching techniques and activities

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Additional Experience
Grand Valley State University : Modern Languages and Literature Office Desk Assistant: August 2012 to Present - Facilitated student/faculty communication in Foreign Language department - Answered students questions regarding departmental courses - Daily utilization of Microsoft Office & Apples iWork products Grand Valley State University : Fresh Food Company Student Worker: August 2011 to July 2012 - Prepared and cooked food for restaurant customers - Cleaned dining facility and assisted other workers when needed 3 Hermanos Restaurant Rockwood, Michigan Server: September 2010 to August 2011 - Recorded food requests and provided orders to customers - Assisted in taking and serving drink orders - Provided exceptional customer service

Student Life Involvement

Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, Epsilon Tau Chapter - Vice President of Engineered Leadership, Executive Board - Community Enrichment Chairmen - Programming Committee Member - Pledge Class President Delta Phi Alpha, German Honorary Society - Members must have a cumulative 3.5 GPA in German courses and hold Junior standing

! Intramural Sports, Grand Valley State University ! !

- Participated in dodgeball and volleyball GVSU German Club - Media Coordinator

Honors & Awards

Awarded a scholarship by the Baden-Wrttemberg-Stiftung to study abroad for a semester at the Pdagogische Hochschule Schwbisch Gmnd in Germany Recipient of the Doc Flanders award from Delta Sigma Phi to recognize outstanding contributions as a new member Awarded the YITBOS brotherhood award from Delta Sigma Phi to recognize continuous commitment to the organization I Am Grand Valley Award Recipient

Volunteer Experience
Served as a Diving Coach for Carlson High School in Gibraltar, Michigan for 1 academic year. Facilitated yearly sponsored blood drives by Delta Sigma Phi for the American Red Cross Organized fundraisers throughout the year to raise funds for the Region III Transition Program Planned a BBQ fundraiser for Teach for America sponsored by Delta Sigma Phi - Epsilon Tau Chapter