Peyton Banks

604 Wolf Avenue, Wadsworth, OH 44281

Peytonbanks616@gmail.com
https://peytonbanks.weebly.com

Professional Objective
Enthusiastic and creative educator seeking to obtain a position as an elementary school teacher
that will engage students as well as meet their educational needs and development within the
classroom.
Professional Profile
Personally believe that all students should feel safe, loved, and cared about in the classroom. A
teacher who only wants success for all learners and works to create a fantastic classroom
atmosphere that is encouraging. As well as being dedicated as a lifelong learner.

Education
Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI
Bachelor of Arts: Siena Heights University, Adrian, Michigan Anticipated May 2023
Major(s):
● Elementary Education (K-5)
● Early Childhood Education
GPA:3.62
Certifications:
Endorsements:
● Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education Anticipated 2023
● Michigan Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Education

Professional Preparation
Alexander Elementary School, Adrian, MI
General Education Student Teaching, 1st Grade
● Wrote and implemented engaging whole and small group lessons in various core
subjects.
● Communicated with families through emails, phone calls, newsletters,
handwritten notes and remind app.
● Attended and participated in parent teacher conferences.
● Attended professional development related to PBIS
 ● Communicated with first grade teachers to collaborate by sharing ideas and
techniques throughout the day or at grade level meetings to support the students
needs.
● Implemented classroom management strategies to decrease unwanted behaviors
Alexander Elementary School, Adrian, MI
General Education Practicum, 1st Grade
● Differentiated lessons based on the needs of students as assessed
● Built and maintained relationships with students to better engage them in
lessons
● Assessed the students with their Sight Word List
● Collaborating with teachers to find new strategies with the classroom
Pre-Student Teaching
● Over 250+ earned teaching, participating, and observing in various placements
and grade levels throughout Lenewee County, MI.
○ Adrian Public School District (Adrian, Michigan)
■ Alexander Elementary
■ Prarie Elementary
■ Adrian Middle School
■ Adrian High School
○ Madison Public School Distrtic (Adrian, Michigan)
■ Madison Elementary School
Campus Involvment
Siena Heights University Womens Basketball
● An experience where able to play 5 years of collegiant womens basketball at a
higher level
○ 3x NAIA All-American
○ 3x NAIA Academic All- American
○ 3x WHAC Player of the Year
○ 4x WHAC 1st team
Employment

Westfield Golf Course

● Golf Cart Attendant
○ Mastering of time management and communication between coworkers and
costumers
○ Apllication of social skills and strong work ethic.
Home Depot
● Cashier
○ Communication with customers answering various questions regarding supply
within the store.
 ○ Use problem-solving skills while working with customers when a problem arised.
Achievements

Deans List (Fall 2019- Winter 2023)

Outstanding Freshman April 2019
References

Jennifer Hausseler Sue Syljebeck

Early Childhood Professor Athletic Director
Siena Heights University Siena Heights University
1247 East Siena Heights Drive 1247 East Siena Heights Drive
Adrian, Michigan 49221 Adrian, Michigan 49221

Tracey DeMeritt
First Grade Teacher
Alexander Elementary School
520 Cherry Street
Adrian, Michigan 49221