ALYSSA STEHLIN 21140 Briar Rose Dr.

, Macomb, MI, 48044

586-876-5617
alyssabala@comcast.net

Dedicated Secondary Education Teacher

An educator with experience working with children of all ages. Focused on creating a positive and enjoyable learning environment for
students, emphasizing student-centered instruction. My overall goal is to increase students desire to further their education, and
encourage them to be proactive and dedicated to learning both in and outside of the classroom.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

BACHELORS OF ARTS IN HISTORY WITH SECONDARY EDUCATION December 2020
Oakland University, Rochester, MI GPA 3.59
Certifications: History (CC), Social Studies (RX)
AMERICAN RED CROSS ADULT AND PEDIATRIC FIRST AID/CPR/AED Expires March 2023

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER April 2021- June 2021
Romeo High School, Romeo, MI

 Experience teaching Civics and Psychology to students in 10th-12th grade at Romeo High School. Worked with a diverse
group of students, part of the BEI (Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation), DEM (Design, Engineering and
Manufacturing), and HHP (Health, Human and Public Service) academies.
 Perform tasks required of a practicing teacher.
 Create lessons, assignments, activities, and assessments for students.
 Teach lessons to students that accommodate all students, remote and in-person.
 Facilitates learning that worked around the difficulties of block scheduling, such as 90-minute class periods and keeping
students engaged and focused on learning for extended periods of time.
 Modify classroom instruction and lessons to meet the needs of students with IEP's and 504's.
 Participate in interdepartmental meetings focused on student improvement and curriculum development.
 Communicate with parents and students in regards to grades and classroom behavior.
 Tracking students’ performance in class by giving out assignments and assessments.
 Provide after school tutoring to students to give students extra assistance with class materials.
 Proctored the M-STEP, standardized test, to students.
BUILDING SUBSTITUTE TEACHER March 2021 – Present
Romeo High School, Romeo, MI

 Report to my assigned building every day and perform assignments given to me by the buildings substitute teacher
coordinator. Worked within the 9th Grade Center and Romeo High School while functioning as a building substitute teacher
for Romeo Community Schools.
 Perform tasks assigned by the absent teacher, as stated in the teacher's lesson plans, at Romeo Community Schools.
 Monitor students' behavior and keep students on task.
 Provided feedback on the substitute report, recording the classes activities and behavior for the absent teacher.
STUDENT TEACHING INTERNSHIP November 2019 – October 2020
Romeo High School, Romeo, MI

 Gained experience working with diverse students and managing classrooms with an academy focus. Students were split into
academies for 10th-12th grade, which are focused toward their desired career path. Classes were divided between students in
the BEI (Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation) and HHP (Health, Human and Public Services) academies.
 Adapted to sudden changes in the learning environment and adjusted teaching methods appropriately. Experienced in person
and remote classroom teaching. Determined appropriate instructional techniques for students learning, depending on the
space used, whether a physical classroom or a virtual classroom.
 Experience teaching with block scheduling. Created lessons that worked around the difficulties of block scheduling, such as
90-minute class periods and keeping students engaged and focused on learning for extended periods of time.
 Experience teaching with hybrid learning scheduling. Creating lessons that work to accommodate all students, remote and in-
person, which can be used synchronously during the class period.
 Modified class instruction and lessons to meet the needs of students with IEP’s and 504’s.
 Improved interpersonal relationships with students, parents, and educational personnel.
 Participated in interdepartmental meetings focused on student improvement and curriculum development. Experience
collaborating on class instruction with other teachers and educational staff during interdepartmental meetings.
 Provided after school tutoring for students twice a week, giving students an outlet for additional help with class content.
 Involved in the Positive Psychology club, focused on helping students with their emotional well-being.
 Chaperoned the winter formal dance.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER January 2019 – Present
EDUStaff, MI

 Improved classroom management skills by monitoring students’ behavior.

 Gained experience working with paraprofessionals and co-teachers while substitute teaching.
 Performed tasks assigned by the absent teacher, as stated in the teacher’s lesson plans, at Utica Community Schools, Romeo
Community Schools, Chippewa Valley Schools, and L’Anse Creuse Public Schools.
 Gave feedback on the substitute report, recording the classes activities and behavior for the absent teacher.
DOCENT/TEACHING ASSISTANT July – August 2018, July – August 2019
Meadow Brook Hall, Rochester, MI

 Assisted in teaching children, K-12, during Meadow Brook Writing Project’s Youth Writing Camps.
 Worked with children whose abilities ranged from gifted to requiring assistance to read and write in English.
 Conducted tours of Meadow Brook Hall, emphasizing the historical importance of the building, items in the building, and the
Dodge/Wilson family.
SIXTH AND EIGHTH GRADE FIELD PLACEMENT January 2019 – April 2019
Powell Middle School, Romeo, MI

 Taught mini lessons and created an assignment for the placement classroom, practiced implementing high leverage teaching
practices, explaining and modeling content and modifying a task based on desired learning objectives.
 Observed how technology is incorporated into every assignment for a classroom in which students work from personal
laptops.
 Acquired hands on experience working one-on-one and with groups of students.
 Worked independently while chaperoning a small group of students during their visit at The Henry Ford Museum.
TEST PROCTOR May 2018 – June 2019
Davis Junior High School, Sterling Heights, MI

 Administered Advanced Placement Exams for Computer Science Principles and World History.
 Administered PSAT
 Maintained the testing room to College Board standards, ensuring the proper distribution and collection of testing materials,
while maintaining the testing integrity of students taking the exams.
AVID TUTOR January 2018 – June 2019
Davis Junior High School, Sterling Heights, MI

 Worked with students in 7th through 9th grade, facilitating groups of 5 to 7 students.
 Gained hands on experience assisting the students in clarifying their thoughts about any subject presented during a tutorial
session. This provided students the opportunity to advance their own thought process with minimal assistance.
 Obtained skills to provide motivation to students when they are discouraged and confused about educational material.
SEVENTH-NINTH GRADE FIELD PLACEMENT September 2017 – December 2017
Davis Junior High School, Sterling Heights, MI

 Worked in small groups and one on one with students; assisted small groups to read questions on exams; helped students
organize their thoughts on a given subject.
 Learned multiple teaching styles for History classes, acquired skills needed to grade short answer responses, and observed
interactive activities that expanded the student’s ability to comprehend course material.
 Acquired methods to assist in managing students in a small group setting and created working relationships with students and
other teaching faculty.

AFFILIATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

SMEA/AEM September 2016 – December 2020

 Member of the Student Michigan Educators Association/Aspiring Educators of Michigan.

 Learned teaching techniques and strategies to prepare oneself for the workplace.
KAPPA DELTA PI September 2018 – June 2019

 Member of Kappa Delta Pi, an International Honor Society in Education.

 Gained access to a wealth of resources that have contributed to my growth as an aspiring educator.
AVID TUTOR TRAINING December 2017

 Attended a 16-hour training in the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) method to obtain the skills necessary
to effectively help students in the AVID program at Davis Junior High School.
 Gained skills in collaboration, inquiry, and how to work with a student-centric instructional method. These skills can be
transferred to a regular classroom setting, motivating students to push forward their learning.

HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY DEAN’S LIST 2018-2019 September 2018 – June 2019

 Achieved Dean’s List status for the 2018-2019 academic year by attaining an overall average GPA of 3.6 or higher in both
the fall and winter semester’s, while taking at least 12 credit hours per semester.
PRESENTER AT PHI ALPHA THETA REGIONAL CONFERENCE March 2019

 Presented research on the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and the governments’ responses to the reactions of African
Americans at the Phi Alpha Theta (collegiate history honors society) conference.
 Refined my historical research and presentation skills.
OU ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT September 2015 – June 2019

 Awarded a scholarship over 4 years for achieving the required High School GPA and ACT score.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
MS Word MS PowerPoint MS Excel Quizzlet Google Docs Google Slides Google Draw
Moodle Animoto Kahoot Flipgrid Google Form Google Meet Ed Puzzle
Schoology Power School Jamboard Nearpod