Jannelle Christine Kay Brawner 

brawnerj@mail.gvsu.edu 
jannellebrawner.weebly.com 
 

To Whom it May Concern, 

As a member of the Graduate Teacher Certification program at Grand Valley State University, I am strongly 

interested in the opening you have for an English Language Arts (ELA) teacher. I believe that I have the qualifications 

necessary to be a successful teacher. I believe that my experience with students, as well as skills learned in previous 

career fields, make me a highly qualified candidate for this position.  

I have experience working with students in a middle school, teaching ELA. I spent my student teaching 

working in a 7th grade ELA classroom in the Kenowa Hills School District. It was here that I was mentored in becoming 

an effective teacher. It was also here that I began my Project Based Learning (PBL) journey. This journey has led to me 

learning how to effectively teach while allowing for my students to have a say in their own learning.  

Additionally, I have experience with coaching students. This has taught me the importance of team building 

which can be used to create a cohesive, positive learning environment. My resume also reflects work experience 

outside of education that includes problem solving, leadership, collaboration and communication skills.  

I believe that my diverse background can be used as an asset in the classroom. I have been in supervisor roles 

where I learned management skills that can be transferred over into the classroom. Additionally, I have been in 

positions where I have had to be responsible for the care of another. This role taught me how to care for others who 

have different needs. Regardless of the field, I have learned many skills along the way that make me a strong candidate 

for the position.  

Attached, you will find a detailed resume listing my qualifications for the position. Please do not hesitate to 

reach out if you have any further questions regarding my experience. I can be reached by phone at 989-370-6692. 

Additionally, I can be reached by email at brawnerj@mail.gvsu.edu. I look forward to hearing from you.  

 
Thank you for your consideration.  
 
Respectfully, 

Jannelle Brawner_____ 
Jannelle Brawner
 

 
 Jannelle Christine Kay Brawner 
brawnerj@mail.gvsu.edu 
jannellebrawner.weebly.com 

CERTIFICATION   

Michigan Secondary Certification, ​ English Language Arts (BX)— E

​ ligible Spring 2020 

EDUCATION 

Grand Valley State University, ​Allendale, MI — ​Master of Education in Instruction and 

Curriculum 
December 2017- Present 

I am a member of the Graduate Teacher Certification program. I am currently progressing to the 

completion of my degree. 

Southern New Hampshire University, M

​ anchester, NH— B
​ achelor of Arts in English 
Language and Literature 
October 2013- May 2017 

In addition to my B.A., I also minored in Sociology. 

Southern New Hampshire University, M

​ anchester, NH— B
​ achelor of Arts in Psychology 
October 2013- May 2017 

My degree focuses specifically on child and adolescent development.  

EXPERIENCE 

​ tudent Teacher 
Kenowa Hills Middle School, ​Walker, MI — S
I spent my student teaching in Kenowa Hills Middle School as a 7th grade ELA teacher.  

​ tudent Research Assistant 

Grand Valley State University, ​Grand Rapids, MI — S
I assist students in the medical library with research support. 

NeuroCare Home Health, ​Grand Rapids, MI— C

​ aregiver 
I care for a quadrapalegic client in a home setting as a home health aid.   

Independent Bank, ​Standale, MI— B

​ ank Teller 
I was responsible for assisting customers, providing a welcoming atmosphere, and managing bank funds.  

Wells Fargo Bank, ​Augusta, GA— P

​ ersonal Banker/Customer Service and Sales 
Representative 
I was responsible for maintaining client relationships, new product sales, investments, and originating 
loans. 

 
  

Wells Fargo Bank, ​Pensacola, FL— L

​ ead Teller 
I was responsible for managing a team of tellers, creating schedules, giving overrides, and ensuring that my 
tellers were adhering to bank policies regarding cash handling procedures. 
 
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

Education to Heal Humanity ​— ​Calvin Terrel 

September 2019 
Certification received 
The Trauma Informed Teacher —
​ ​Allison Nelson 
October 2019 
Project Based Learning —
​ P
​ BLWorks 
November 2019 
Certification received 
Inside Out: Mental Health and Education ​— ​Cara Lougheed 
November 2019 
Stewards of Children —
​ K
​ imberly Malek and John Weaver 
January 2020 
Certification received 

VOLUNTEER 

Odyssey of the Mind, ​Walker, MI — J​ udge 

February 2020 

The Other Way Ministries, ​Grand Rapids, MI— E

​ nglish Language Learning Instructor 
February - April 2019 

Base Camp Urban Outreach, ​Grand Rapids, MI— H

​ oliday Helper 
December 2017, December 2018 

Indian Trails Camp, ​Walker, MI— C

​ amp Volunteer 
October 2017 

Northwest Christian High School, ​Lacey, WA— V

​ olunteer Head Coach for Varsity Cheerleading 
October 2014 - March 2015