Courtney Dorrell

16193 Darlene Drive, Macomb, MI 48042

586-563-3132, courtney.dorrell@gmail.com

Objective To utilize knowledge of the Japanese language and culture with students in K-12
classrooms as a co-learner, by showing students how Japanese can be relevant in the
real world and encouraging global citizenship. To create an environment where students
feel empowered and are encouraged to be curious and take risks while equipping them
with learning and study strategies that they can take out of the classroom and into college.
To become a teacher that is both a mentor and guide to students with equitable practices.

Education Oakland University, Rochester Michigan April 2019

Bachelor of Arts, Japanese K-12 with History Secondary Education GPA 3.38
K-12 Certification in Japanese June 2019
Secondary Teacher Certification in History June 2019
Dean’s List, Oakland University 2017-2018
Japan Center for Michigan Universities, Hikone, Japan April 2016
Certificate of completion for JCMU Japanese Language Program GPA 3.50

Teaching Troy High School and Troy Athens High School, Troy, MI November 2018– April 2019
Experience Student Teaching Internship, 9th-12th Grade Japanese Classrooms, 1st-3rd Year Japanese
 Instructed students according to Troy School District’s Japanese language curriculum
 Developed rapport with students and maintained a positive classroom environment
 Communicated with students and families about ongoing progress through Schoology
 Led parent teacher conferences
 Served as an assistant adviser to Troy Athens High School’s Japanese Club
 Planned and coordinated Japanese Club sponsored charity week event

Graham Elementary School, Auburn Hills, MI May - June 2018

Elementary school field experience, 3rd Grade
 Worked one on one with students to complete activities and coursework
 Observed best practices in classroom management in a Leader in Me school

Romeo Middle School, Romeo, MI January - April 2018

Middle school field experience, 7th Grade Geography, 8th Grade American History
 Developed in classroom activities with permanent teacher based on state standards
 Led a guided discussion on a current event topic and skill-based mapping activity
 Learned best practices in history, social studies, and classrooms with 1:1 technology

Utica Academy for International Studies, Sterling Heights, MI October – December 2015
Secondary field experience, 1st and 3rd Year IB Japanese Classroom
 Worked closely with permanent teacher to assist in Japanese lessons and role plays
 Learned best practices in Japanese language classrooms, group and pair activities,
and strategies in classroom management
 Utilized target language during learning activities with students
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Stevenson High School, Sterling Heights, MI October – December 2015

Tutoring field experience, 10th and 11th grade AVID classrooms
 Guided tutorial sessions in all content areas while using Socratic questioning
 Responded to student writing with helpful verbal and written comments
 Reported students ongoing development and feedback to AVID homeroom teachers
 Built close relationships with high school students, as well as the teaching staff

Employment Utica Community School District, Sterling Heights, MI August 2017 - Present
Substitute Teacher, grades K-12; AVID Tutor, grades 7th-9th
 Effectively manages classes up to 35 students and tutoring groups from 2-8 students
 Course corrects behavioral problems using appropriate forms of disciplinary actions
 Works with students with autism, ESL, emotional impairments, and learning disabilities
 Uses Socratic questioning techniques to help students attain mastery of material
 Interjects Japanese language and culture into lessons when appropriate

GameStop, Sterling Heights, MI October 2012- August 2017

Assistant Store Leader
 Recruited, interviewed, onboarded, and trained all associates
 Provided ongoing feedback to associates on sales floor and digitally in WorkDay
 Created weekly schedules and worked closely with leadership to align planned tasks
with company goals
 Recovered store, assessed merchandise for resale, and maintained store funds
 Organized in-store sales events by partnering with local businesses and game
companies
 Four-time “Power Play” award winner and District Service Matters Champion for May
2016, August 2016, and January 2017

Memberships National Education Association, 2018-2019

Michigan World Language Association, 2018-2019
American Council of Teaching Foreign Languages, 2018-2019
American Association of Teachers of Japanese, 2019
Japanese Teachers Association of Michigan, 2019

Skills Schoology Quizlet Power School

Kahoot Digital Projector Google Drive
MS Word Google Slides MS PowerPoint
Recap Screencast-o-matic Blackboard
SMARTboard Google Sheets Moodle
CPR and First Aid Certification valid through March 2020

Professional JTAM “Tadoku” (Japanese Extensive Reading) Workshop, 2019

Development MIWLA 2018 Conference Attendee and Pre-service Teacher Grant Recipient
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, August 2018
AVID Tutor Training, October 2015, December 2017
GameStop Womens’ Leadership and Diversity Chapter Member, 2014-2017
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Activities/ Participated in Troy Athens High School’s 2019 Ethnic Fair representing Japan
Interests Teacher assistant in Japanese 2140 at Oakland University during 2017-2018 School Year
2018 OU Modern Languages Literary Night Master of Ceremonies for Japanese
2015 Kakehashi Project Study Abroad Program participant in Tokyo, Japan
Participated in ESL sessions with Japanese high schools and universities in Japan
Partnered with ESL teachers while living in Japan for classroom support
Japanese Music and Popular Culture
Traveling

Professional Education Classes Completed Prior to Student Teaching

Course Title Course Credit
Introduction to Secondary Education 4
Digital Technologies in Secondary Curriculum 4
Educational Psychology for K-12 Educators 4
Teaching Reading in the Content Areas 4
Introduction to Students with Special Needs 4
Managing the Classroom Community for U.S. Diverse Learners 4
Foreign Language Teaching Methods in Elementary & Middle School 3

Subject Area Concentrations

Japanese Major Class List Credit History Minor Class List Credit
Japanese Composition 2 Intro to American History to 1877 4
Japanese Conversation 2 Intro to American History since 1877 4
Advanced Japanese Grammar 4 Western Civilization to 1648 4
Advanced Japanese Texts 4 Western Civilization Since 1648 4
Translation: Japanese 4 The World Since 1945 4
Advanced Translation: English to Japanese 4 Origins Modern Japan 1568-1912 4
Introduction to Japanese Literature 4 China Since 1949 4
Japanese Literature – 19th-20th Century 4 Asia in the Modern World 4
Japan Program: Shiga (Studied in Japan) 14 Introduction to China 4