ANDREA THANOS

thanosan@msu.edu · (630) 329-2205

Proactive, flexible, and passionate student focused educator possessing a strong commitment
to connecting and serving students while providing an engaging, safe, and motivational learning
environment through collaboration, instruction and implementation. I am committed to becoming
an active part of my district’s community through before/after school programs and coaching.

EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS, MICHIGAN STATE UNVERSITY MAY 2021
Teaching Major: Secondary Social Studies
Teaching Minor: History

CERTIFICATION
MICHIGAN SECONDARY STANDARD CERTIFICATE MAY 2021
6-12 Social Studies (RX)
6-12 History
ILLINOIS SECONDARY STANDARD CERTIFICATE MAY 2021
6-12 Social Studies
6-12 History

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AL RABY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO, IL 2020—2021
STUDENT TEACHER INTERNSHIP
• 9th grade World Studies & 12th grade Urban Studies
• Fostered connections with students through restorative practice
• Created lessons allowing students to meaningfully interact, and connect their
cultural knowledge to historical content
• Motivated students with innovative lesson plans, connecting historical events to
the present day lives of my students
• Developing Individualized learning instruction tailored to students’ interests,
strengths, and needs
• Utilized technology including Google Classroom, Google Suite, Peardeck, etc.

WAVERLY HIGH SCHOOL, LANSING, MI 2019—2020

PRE-STUDENT TEACHER INTERNSHIP
• 9th Grade US History & Race and Ethnicity Course
 • Observed lead teacher’s use of instructional strategies to provide equity and
excellence to all students
• Assisted individual students with testing, note taking, and projects
• Gained experience leading lessons in 9th grade US history
• Collaborated with other teachers in developing and sharing curriculum
strategies
• Implemented diverse approaches during one-on-one instruction to ensure
academic success

EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL, LANSING, MI FALL 2018

STUDENT TEACHER INTERNSHIP
• Worked with small groups of students to solidify reading strategies
• Gained experience leading parts of lessons to a 6th grade history course

STUDY ABROAD INTERNSHIP, LESVOS, GREECE SUMMER 2019
INTEGRATION CLASS TEACHER
• Helped lead an integration course for the refugee population currently living
on the island of Lesvos, Greece
• Implemented diverse approaches during one-on-one instruction

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
GLOBAL EDUCATION COHORT PROGRAM, (GECP) 2016—2020
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Beginning my freshman year at MSU, I have been a part of the GECP program.
This program provides future educators with tools needed to teach an
increasingly culturally-diverse classroom with a global view.

LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY, LANSING, MI FALL 2016
TUTOR
• Strengthened students’ English language abilities through actively engaging
with students in their non-native language
• Helped students (K-12) on their school work across all subject areas

ITASCA WATERPARK, ITASCA, IL 2015—2018

MANAGER & SWIM COACH
• Worked with staff members and aquatic supervisor to ensure an efficient
season
• Constructed and directed swim instructor and lifeguard training
• Directed customer service matters
• Collaborated with coaches, participants, and parents to devise practices and
meets
• I am looking forward to the opportunity to coach my future students
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