ARIN DEGRAAF

3805 N. 160th Ave Holland, MI 49424 - 616-502-6810 - degraaar@mail.gvsu.edu

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a student teaching position where I can aid in facilitating the success of the students
within an elementary classroom.

EDUCATION

August 2013 Present

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Education
Major in English
Emphasis in Elementary Education

EXPERIENCE

August 2017 December 2017

Holland East Holland Public Schools
Teacher Assistant Kindergarten
Cooperating Teacher: Mrs. Diana Lerch
- Assisted the cooperating teacher with daily needs within the classroom
- Created and taught both small group and large group lesson plans
- Attended school-wide professional development days

January 2016 April 2016

Palmer Elementary - Grand Raids Public Schools
Reading Tutor 4th/5th Grade
Cooperating Teacher: Mrs. Chrissy Henschell
- Created and implemented reading lesson plans
- Gained classroom teaching experience

September 2014 April 2015

Grand Rapids Public Schools
Challenge Scholars Group Coordinator
Challenge Scholars at Westwood Middle School, 6th grade
Supervisor: Mrs. Lindy Scripps Hoekstra, Grand Valley State University Librarian
- Taught and coordinated a research project for 5-6th graders
- Worked and interacted with parents at the Challenge Scholars conference
- Taught computing and research skills

January 2015 April 2015

Springview Elementary School, 2nd grade Allendale Public Schools
Math Tutor
Cooperating Professor: Nancy Mack, Grand Valley State University
- Created and implemented math lesson plans
 July 2013
New Orleans, Louisiana Mission Trip
Vacation Bible School Teacher
- Created lesson plans for a Vacation Bible School
- Worked with children from 2 years of age to 15 years of age

WORK EXPERIENCE

November 2015- August 2017

Grand Valley State University Financial Aid Office
Phone Banker
Supervisor: Mr. Ben Rhodes, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
- Provide customer service to phone callers regarding questions about the financial
aid process at Grand Valley State University.
- Assist in mail runs and data input within the office.
- Provide information, answers, and assistance regarding financial aid, FAFSA,
Federal loans, and scholarships pertaining to Grand Valley State University.

May 2014 August 2015

The Rental Company, 413 W. 17th St. Holland, MI 49423
Event Assistant
Supervisor: Robyn Allison
- Provided customer service to customers before, during, and after the process of
planning an event.
- Worked on-site during events including weddings, celebrations and corporate
events.
- Assisted the manager with administrative duties such as bookkeeping, marketing
projects, answering the phones, booking and invoicing orders, and taking money
orders.

INTEREST/HOBBIES

- Attending sporting events

- Hiking/camping in Northern Michigan
- Spending time with friends and family
- Playing Tennis in the summer

LEADERSHIP

- Youth Ministries Mission Team Ventured on three mission trips with my

churchs mission team, all of which were in the United States
- GVSU Roteract Club Volunteered monthly within the community

REFERENCES

Ben Rhodes Susan Carson Jamila Jawahir

Asst. Director of Financial Aid Professor in Education Elementary Teacher
Grand Valley State University Grand Valley State University West Ottawa Public Schools
616-331-3234 616-331-6490 616-283-4462
rhodesbe@gvsu.edu