Dominic Downs

3734 South Creek Drive Rochester Hills, MI 48306

248-736-2353, ddowns@rochesteru.edu

Objective: A career in Middle/Secondary education teaching Social Studies subjects such as Western
Civilization, American History, Geography, Economics, and American Government.

Education:
Rochester University December 2020

Major: Secondary Education

Second Major: Social Studies

Educational Experiences:
 Reuther Middle School, Rochester Michigan. 7th Grade Student Teaching. Fall 2020
 Created lessons and units that developed critical thinking skills
 Used a wide variety of technology tools such as Google Classroom and Zoom
 Lesson plans consisted of Scaffolding, Visible Thinking Skills, and analyzing ancient documents
for students to form their own opinions
 Reuther Middle School, Rochester Michigan. Ancient World History, 60 Hours. Fall 2019
 Taught lessons and successfully managed a classroom using different management techniques
 Rochester Adams High School, Rochester, Michigan. Big History, 30 Hours. Fall 2018
 Taught and created a lesson plan that included various forms of Formative Assessment
 Rochester High School, Rochester, Michigan. AP Government, 30 Hours. Fall 2017
 Observed the classroom and developed relationships with students

Work Experience:
 Director of Pitching Development, The Varsity Shop Training Center May 2020 – Current
 Includes group and individual programs for ages 10-18
 Communicate effectively with parents and players to ensure program success
 Head Pitching Instructor, Prime-Time Velocity May 2017 – February 2020

Awards:
 Rochester University projected Magna Cum Lade Honors graduate. GPA 3.839
 Rochester University Spring 2020 recipient of the Leo Award for Excellence in History Studies
 WHAC Conference All-Academic Team 2017-2020
 Honors graduate at Brother Rice High School

Extra-Curricular Activities:
 Rochester University Varsity Baseball
 Head baseball coach U15 travel team
 Tutored ESL students at Rochester High School in reading strategies to assist in their literacy skills

References:
 Nick Klak, Reuther Middle School
 Chuck VanRobays, The Varsity Shop Training Center
 David Greer, Ph.D, Professor of History, Rochester University