JOHN PRYDE

Phone: (248) 635-9198

Permanent: 1903 W. Houstonia | Royal Oak, MI 48073

Email: pryde1ja@gmail.com

Education:
Alma College, Alma, MI
Bachelor of Arts, April 2014
Major: Elementary Education
Group Major: Social Studies

Professional Experience:
EduStaff
EduStaff Substitute Teacher
August 2014- Present
NCI trained and certified while working in the Clawsons ASD program.
Long Term Substitute as a paraprofessional for Paul A. Schalm Elementary
ASD program where I guided and created a learning environment for
students with severe autism.
Long Term Substitute as a Fifth teacher where I followed programs for Math
and Language Arts. I also developed a Science and Social Studies Units.
Salvation Army Day Camp Counselor
June 2014- Present
Royal Oak Salvation Army
In charge of entire third grade section of the camp.
Planned daily activities and field trips.
Fostered a camp environment instilling fun and safety for all.
Student Teaching 5th Grade
January 2014-April 2014
Bath Elementary 5th Grade English, Science, Social Studies- Supervising
Teacher- Tracy Grennell
Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for 5th grade,
administered tests and evaluations, and analyzed student performance.
Conducted group/individual reading, math and science activities.
Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting
excellent student/teacher interaction.
Participated in faculty and parent conferences.
Went to all of the after school activities the elementary school had.
YMCA Day Camp Counselor

JOHN PRYDE
Present: 614 W. Superior St. Gelston 022 | Alma, MI 48801
Phone: (248) 635-9198

South Oakland YMCA

Worked with campers ages 3-12.

Permanent: 1903 W. Houstonia | Royal Oak, MI 48073

Email: pryde1ja@alma.edu

June 2013-August 2013

Planned daily/weekly activities for the campers so their level of fun was
always maximized.
Created fun games and crafts for campers to use their imagination.
My manager loved my creativity and how I was able to manage my campers
effectively.
Placement 1st Grade
January 2013- April 2013
South Ithaca Elementary, Ithaca, MI
English Language Arts and Math Placement- Supervising Teacher- Christie
Freestone
Taught lessons of math which involved story problems and counting blocks
Assisted groups and individual students with anything they needed.
Placement 5th Grade
North Ithaca Elementary, Ithaca, MI
August 2012- November 2012
Science and Social Studies Placement- Supervising Teacher- Mrs. Koebert
Taught lessons on science of balanced and balanced and unbalanced
forces by using tug-of-war to demonstrate the forces.
Assisted groups and individual students in any core subject they needed
help in.
Performed any assessment the teacher gave me and succeeded.
Tamarack Camps, Fenton, MI
Water sports instructor
May 2012 Present (seasonal)
I was a water-ski pro, where I taught 8-15 year old kids how to wakeboard,
water-ski, knee board, and slalom.
I provided a connection for the campers to talk to a water ski pro.
Placement 6th Grade Social Studies
Alma Middle School, Alma, MI
2011

September 2011- December

Observation Placement- Supervising Teacher- Mr. Cleveland

JOHN PRYDE
Phone: (248) 635-9198

Permanent: 1903 W. Houstonia | Royal Oak, MI 48073

Email: pryde1ja@gmail.com

I carefully observed the classroom for my placement.

Mr. Cleveland approved of my involvement and demeanor and asked me if I
would like to return as his student teacher.

Achievements and Service

Alma College Football Team
Center for Responsible Leadership
Member of Operation Wow (Wide Open World)
Member of Project Learning Tree
Certified Life Guard
Alma College Soccer

References:
Cheyenne Luzynski
Doctoral Fellow at Eastern Michigan University
cheyenne.luzynski@facebook.com
989-205-2152
Dr. Seals
Teacher at Alma College
seals@alma.edu
989-463-7166
Linda Koebert
Observing Teacher at Alma College
koebert@alma.edu
Tracy Grennell
Cooperating Teacher
sttgrennell@bathschools.net
517-256-0597
Debbie Durant
ASD Teacher at Paul A. Schalm
debbie.durant@clawson.k12.mi.us

August 2012 November 2014

August 2011 Present
April 2012 Present
April 2012 Present
April 2012 Present
August 2009 September 2011

JOHN PRYDE
Present: 614 W. Superior St. Gelston 022 | Alma, MI 48801
Phone: (248) 635-9198

Permanent: 1903 W. Houstonia | Royal Oak, MI 48073

Email: pryde1ja@alma.edu

John A. Pryde

1903 W. Houstonia Royal Oak MI, 48073

pryde1ja@gmail.com 248.635.9198