MiKayla Kasparian

(248) 798-9432 mikkaspa@umich.edu

CERTIFICATION
Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate- Spanish, ESL Endorsement 6-12 Expected July 2022
IB MYP Certification- Expected June 2022

EDUCATION
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, - M.A in Educational Studies with Secondary Certification
(August 2022)

● GPA: 4.00
● Teaching Internship at Washtenaw International High School September 2021-May 2022
● Teaching Internship at Scarlett Middle School to be completed July 2022

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor— B.A. in Political Science and Spanish (2019)
● GPA 3.67, University Honors

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Washtenaw International High School, Ypsilanti- Student teacher

September 2021-April 2022
● Creating rich relationships with students and a positive classroom environment
● Composing engaging, scaffolded lesson plans that teach language in an accessible way and
emphasize cultural exploration
● Redesigned and taught content based, thematic lessons centering on contemporary issues

EduStaff, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools — Long term Substitute Spanish Teacher

September 2019- June 2021

● Cultivating a positive classroom environment in a virtual, hybrid, and in-person environment,
allowing for the continuation of instruction and social-emotional development
● Composing engaging, scaffolded lesson plans that teach language in an accessible way and
emphasize cultural exploration
● Utilizing technology such as Zoom, Google classroom, and other programs to connect with
students and increase retention of information

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Education First-Supervising teacher

May 26th- April 4th 2022
● Accompanied a group of 22 high school students, along with 2 other teachers to Italy
● Supervised students and facilitated cultural competency and communication in new and
unexpected situations abroad

City of Ann Arbor, Fuller Pool — Senior Summer Camp Counselor

Summer 2018 , Summer 2019
● Designed engaging activities for children 5-13, and promoted safe and fun interactions between
campers
● Formed positive relationships with campers and parents, creating a comfortable space for everyone
● Mentored and motivated younger counselors, developing leadership skills in myself and confidence
in my mentees.

Lifetime Fitness, Commerce — Summer camp counselor

Summer 2015, Summer 2016
● Designed engaging activities for children 5-13, and promoted safe and fun interactions between
campers
● Formed positive relationships with campers and parents, creating a comfortable space for
everyone

University of Michigan Dining, Ann Arbor- Dining services worker promoted to Student
Coordinator
September 2015- May 2019
● Ensured high quality safety and food standards in a environment that served over 5000 students
daily
● After promotion, managed a team of students and delegated tasks, adjusting to customer flow and
the unexpected

Private Tutor, Math, Reading, and Spanish

Part time, 6 pupils throughout college
● Encouraged high school students to build confidence in their math, foreign language, and reading
skills, resulting in several students raising their letter grades from failing
● Designed lesson plans which focused on the individual needs and learning styles of each student

AWARDS

Michigan World Language Association, Pre service Teacher Conference Grant 2021

PERSONAL INTERESTS
● Listening to audiobooks, Crafts, traveling
 REFERENCES
Kristi Shaffer, Mentor Teacher

Washtenaw International High School

(734) 780 6635// kshaffer@wihi.org

David Tucker, Principal

Clifford H. Smart Middle School

Diane Aretz, Field Instructor (248) 956 3500// davidtucker@wlcsd.org

University on Michigan

(734) 560 3258// dianeak@umich.edu

Stacy Lown, Principal

James R. Geisler Middle School

(248) 956 2900// staceylown@wlcsd.org

Maria Coolican, Professor

University of Michigan

(734) 417 6806// mariajc@umich.edu

Gayle Hurn, Manager

Fuller Parks Recreation

(734) 794 6237// ghurn@a2gov.org