Holland Cummisford

(262) 389-7206
Hollandc225@gmail.com

EDUCATION___________________________________________________________________

Calvin College – Grand Rapids, MI

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education Program
Minors: Language Arts and Mathematics
GPA: 3.94
Expected graduation: May 2019

Homestead High School – Mequon, WI

TEACHING
EXPERIENCE____________________________________________________________

Student Teacher, Spring 2019

Wealthy Elementary School – East Grand Rapids, MI

Summer Camp Educator, Summer 2018-2019

Blandford Nature Center – Grand Rapids, MI
 Taught lessons on various nature subjects to children ages 6-12
 Managed safety and interactions of children during hikes and activities
 Adapted lessons to fit needs of children in each group

Teacher Aide, Spring 2017

Grand Rapids Christian Middle School – Grand Rapids, MI
 Observed 7th grade algebra and language arts classes
 Worked with small groups and individual students in both subjects
 Developed and taught a unit on solving algebraic equations
 Developed and taught individual language arts lessons

Educational Program Leader, Fall 2016-Present

Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve – Grand Rapids, MI
 Taught lessons on various nature subjects to elementary school students
 Managed safety of children on trail hikes through the preserve

To learn more about my teaching experiences and see sample lesson plans, please visit my
teaching portfolio at https://hcummisfordportfolio.weebly.com/
OTHER
EXPERIENCES___________________________________________________________________

Leader of Tomorrow, Fall 2018-Present

Kent Intermediate School District – Grand Rapids, MI
 Participated in professional development activities with other pre-service teachers
 Discussed new trends in educational strategies and frameworks

Dorm Desk Receptionist, Fall 2017-Present

Calvin College Residence Halls – Grand Rapids, MI
 Welcomed visitors and students
 Managed requests for information
 Sorted and distributed mail

Head Kid’s Club Leader, Summer 2017

Wind River Ranch – Estes Park, CO
 Cared for children ages 0-7
 Developed a bible study and activity curriculum
 Maintained a safe environment inside and outside

Community Partnership Coordinator, Fall 2016-Spring 2017

Calvin College and Baxter Community Center – Grand Rapids, MI
 Scheduled and recruited participants for weekly volunteering at Baxter Community
Center
 Assisted preschool teachers in the Child Development Center
 Attended weekly meetings on social justice issues

SCHOLARSHIPS________________________________________________________________

Calvin College Trustee Scholarship, Fall 2015-Present

Frank Family Memorial Scholarship, Fall 2015-Spring 2016

Benjamin and Lori Lion Interim Scholarship, Winter 2017

Otto J. and Adeline De Bruyn Family Scholarship, Fall 2017-Present