Kelsee Brinklow

614 W. Superior St, Box 3846 Alma, MI 48801 734-474-8328 brinklow1ka@alma.edu

www.brinklowka@weebly.com
Education
Alma College
Bachelor of Arts Expected Graduation: April 2017
Majors: History and Social Studies
Expected Certification: Michigan Provisional Secondary Certification
Current GPA: 3.918

Teaching Development
Alma High School & Donald L. Pavlik Middle School-Alma, MI January-April 2017
Supervising Teachers: Kristina Eggenber and Justine Fox
11th & 12th A.P. Government & 12th Grade U.S. Government and 8th Grade U.S. History
14 weeks of student teaching for students at a variety of levels
Incorporated technology and multicultural components
Co-taught A.P. Government and fully took over 12th grade U.S. Government
Fully took over homeroom period and first two periods of 8th Grade U.S. History
Fostered meaningful relationships with individuals and a sense of community in the classroom

Gratiot Isabella RESD at Hillcrest Elementary School-Alma, MI April 2016

Supervising Teacher: Kerri Breidinger
8 Hour Field Placement
Observed students with severe special needs
Facilitated individual and small-group activities

Donald L. Pavlik Middle School-Alma, MI September-December 2015

Supervising Teacher: Justine Fox/8th Grade U.S. History
30 Hour Field Placement
Learned about lesson-planning in greater depth
Created and taught two full-class lessons
Ithaca North Elementary School-Ithaca, MI September-December 2014
Supervising Teacher: Jennifer Workman/ 4th Grade
40 Hour Field Placement
Led small groups in Math, Social Studies, and TIME for Kids
Assisted individual students with persuasive writing
New Seed International Academy-Sokode, Ghana June 2014
Supervising Teacher: Eric Ferdson/ 2nd Grade
Taught Religious and Moral Education lesson on the celebration of Christmas in Ghana
Taught basic addition and subtraction lessons using manipulatives
Primary 6 Classroom
Taught natural science lesson and democratic living/peace-building lesson
Kpedze-Todze Basic Schools-Kpedze-Todze, Ghana May-June 2014
Supervising Teacher: Elvis Kojo Letsa/Primary 6
Taught lessons on long division, natural science, technology, and English
Observed many lessons in all subjects
Learned about Ghanaian bookkeeping and the Ghanaian educational system
Learned about Ghanaian culture and schooling and how it differs in the US from supervising teacher
Gained invaluable experience with teaching with limited preparation and resources in unfamiliar
culture
Fostered meaningful relationships with students inside and outside of the classroom
Alma High School-Alma, MI March 2014
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Supervising Teacher: Kristina Eggenberger/11 & 12 Grade A.P. Government and U.S. Government
10 Hour Field Placement
Observed class instruction and assisted with grading
Donald L. Pavlik Middle School-Alma, MI January-March 2014
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Supervising Teacher: Justine Fox/8 Grade U. S. History
40 Hour Field Placement
Led three class periods and facilitated cooperative learning while substitute was present
Led Bell-Ringer Lesson on Langston Hughes
Observed classroom instruction and viewed unit plans

Work Experience
Alma College-Alma, MI August 2014-Present
Alma College Resident Assistant (Newberry Hall)
Strengthen leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Cultivate a close-knit communities
Create engaging programs and hall events
Alma College Student Admissions Representative September 2014-December 2015
8-10 hrs/wk
Reach out to prospective students and their families via phone calls and emails
Engage prospective students and their families on tours and visit days
Host prospective students for overnight visits
Update rosters, prepare folders, and set up for campus events

Training and Certifications

QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program Certified Fall 2014-Present
LQBTQ+ Safe Zone Trained Fall 2014-Present
Completed 21 Things 4 Teachers Technology Module Training Summer 2015

Leadership Recognition
Finalist for 2017 Alma College Barlow Award Spring 2017
Harlan R. McCall Memorial Scholar in Education Award Recipient Spring 2017
Nominee for Alma College Service and Leadership Award Spring 2017
Finalist for Resident Assistant of the Year Spring 2016 & 2017
Recipient of Alma College Posey Global Scholarship to Ghana Spring 2014
Deans List September 2013-Present
 Kelsee Brinklow
614 W. Superior St, Box 3846 Alma, MI 48801 734-474-8328 brinklow1ka@alma.edu
www.brinklowka@weebly.com

References
Kristina Eggenberger
Alma High School Government and A.P Government Teacher
194 Pineview Dr.
Alma, MI 48801
Home: 989-463-6119
Cell: 989-560-4024
k.eggenberger@gmail.com

Justine Fox
Donald L. Pavlik Middle School 8th Grade U.S. History Teacher
3721 Lone Rd.
Freeland MI 48623
989-533-8832
jfox@almaschools.net

Dr. Daniel Wasserman-Soler

Assistant Professor of History
Alma College
614 W. Superior Street
Alma, Michigan 48801
989-463-7972
wassermandi@alma.edu

Alice Kramer
Newberry Hall Director
Alma College
614 W. Superior Street
Alma, MI 48801
989-463-7579
krameram@alma.edu

Dr. William Palmer

Charles A. Dana Professor of English
Alma College
614 W. Superior Street
Alma, MI 48801
989-463-7171
palmer@alma.edu