Colin Baron

(616) 283-3206 14920 Creek Edge Dr.

colin.baron@hope.edu​ Holland, MI 49424

Objective
To obtain a teaching position in an elementary school classroom or resource room where I will work to
develop students academic and social skills through engaging, personalized instruction.

Education
Hope College-Holland, MI Expected Graduation: December 2019
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education (K-8)
Bachelor of Arts: Secondary Major: Special Education: Learning Disabilities (K-12)
Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate with endorsements to teach elementary K-5 all subjects (K-8 All
Subject Self Contained Classroom) and Special Education (LD), grades K-12
Cumulative GPA: 3.75/4.00

Classroom Experience
Student Teacher​-First Grade January 2019- May 2019
Blue Star Elementary- Hamilton, MI
● Took over full planning and teaching responsibilities
● Attended professional development and meetings
Teacher Assistant​-Fifth and Sixth Grade January 2018-April 2018
Sandy Hill Elementary-Jenison, MI
● Taught whole and small-group lessons in writing and math to improve student ability level
● Administered DIBELS to assess students to measure student ability level
Teacher Assistant​-Fourth Grade January 2018-April 2018
Rose Park Elementary-Holland, MI
● Taught small group and whole group lessons
● communicated directly with struggling students based on their needs
Teacher Assistant​-Seventh and Eighth Grade September 2018-December 2018
Jenison Junior High-Jenison-MI
● Worked directly with students on classwork and homework in order to increase achievement.
● Administered the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test to measure student progress
Teacher Assistant​-Fourth Grade January 2017-April 2017
Innocademy-Zeeland, MI
● Led small group and individual students during reading instruction
● Observed quality instruction and classroom management techniques
Teacher Assistant​-Resource Room September 2017-December 2017
Roosevelt Elementary-Zeeland MI
● Directed small group lessons in a resource room to improve student understanding
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● Conducted push-in activities with students in the general education classroom

Teacher Assistant​-Third Grade January 2016-December 2017

Pine Creek Elementary-Holland, MI
● Taught small group and individual lessons to improve student achievement
● Observed quality instruction and classroom management to scaffold my abilities

Work Experience
Supervisor​ September 2017-Present
AMC Theatres-Holland, MI
● Plan and organize crew contests to facilitate motivation
● Complete inventory counts and count money in drawers
● Serve as a crew leader, providing assistance for crew members and guests

Crew Member​ April 2013-September 2017

AMC Theatres-Holland, MI
● Provided assistance to guests attending movies
● Stocked and cleaned various areas of the building
● Handled cash and completed transactions in box office and concessions

Research Experience
Undergraduate Research January 2017-December 2018
Hope College-Holland, MI
● A meta-analysis of research was conducted regarding inclusion of students with special needs in
the general education classroom
● A panel consisting of a parent, teacher, administrator, and student was interviewed with prepared
questions to provide qualitative data of different perspectives regarding inclusion.

Volunteering Opportunities
Teacher Assistant​ January 2016-April 2018
Pine Creek Elementary-Holland, MI
● Volunteer opportunities occurred in second and third grade classrooms
● Assisted with class activities and lead small groups
● Graded student papers
● Administered running records