Gavin Ganfield

64522 Tipperary
Washington MI, 48095
(586)-265-6888
gmganfield@gmail.com

Education
Bachelor of Arts in English- Oakland University, Rochester, MI
September 2017- April 2023
● English/Secondary Education Major
o Certification coming May 2023
● Biology/Secondary Education Minor
o Certification coming May 2023

Field Placements
Winter 2022
● Minor Methods Class-Armada High School
● Advanced Placement Biology, Anatomy and Physiology
Fall 2019
● Introduction to Secondary Education-Parcells Middle School
● 6th Grade English Language Arts

Work Experience
Rochester High School (English Language Arts 10/Biology 10)- Student Intern
August 2022 - Present
● Leading and guiding students’ critical thinking and learning through both
individual and collaborative teaching; centering around American Literature and
the concepts of Biology.
● Governing classroom management to ensure that all students are appropriately
and effectively, utilizing their class time throughout each lesson.
● Collaborating and comparing materials, lesson plans, and data-driven teaching
goals with colleagues to ensure appropriate pacing.
● Creating and providing accommodations to ensure that any and all students,
especially those who may be identified as ESL/ELL or have an IEP or 504 plan,
have equal opportunity to succeed in the classroom.
Stoney Creek High School Junior Varsity Baseball, Rochester MI- Coach
March 2022 - Present
● Mentoring and guiding student-athletes in managing: school work, grades,
classroom behavior, and athletic commitments.
● Communicating and cooperating with: parents, fans, umpires, and other coaches.
● Possessing and monitoring the upkeep of detailed plans for: game scheduling,
daily rosters, practice plans, and contest management.
Building Substitute, Romeo Community Schools- Substitute Teacher
September 2021 - June 2022
● Leading and facilitating classroom learning by implementing instructions of
permanent teachers, as well as, modifying instruction when necessary.
● Following teacher-provided lesson plans while managing the classroom in
accordance with the teacher's expectations.
● Balancing time management, patience, and communication when working with
students and/or coworkers.
Rochester Adams Freshman Baseball, Rochester MI- Coach
November 2019 - June 2021
● Helping student-athletes navigate their first year of high school academically,
athletically, and socially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
● Communicating and cooperating with parents, fans, umpires, and other coaches.
● Possessing and monitoring the upkeep of detailed plans for: game scheduling,
daily rosters, practice plans, and contest management.

Big Dawgs Lawn Service, Romeo MI – Supervisor/Team Lead

April 2021 - Present
● Communicating and collaborating with coworkers and customers to ensure
satisfactory outcomes are explained and obtained.
● Advertising and advocating to ensure growth and ample opportunity for the
company and its employees, moving forward.
● Leading and ensuring a quality team effort, as well as customer satisfaction, at
each job site.

Awards
● Winter Semester 2021 Academic Honors (Dean's List)
● Fall Semester 2021 Academic Honors (Dean's List)
● Letter of Recognition Spring 2018 (Macomb Community College)
● Letter of Recognition Summer 2018 (Macomb Community College)
● Winter Semester 2018 Academic Honors (Dean's List)
● 2017 Oakland University Recognition Award Scholarship

Certifications/Training
● American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED Certified (Valid 11/22-11/24)
● Active Shooter/ALICE Training (Spring 2022)
References

● Kate Bass: Oakland University Supervisor

Email: kate brennan3@oakland.edu
Phone: (248) 894-6602

● Kelley Cusmano: Rochester High School Mentor Teacher(English)

Email: kcusmano@rcs-k12.us
Phone: (517) 740-3843

● Jason Stanick: Rochester High School Mentor Teacher(Biology)

Email: jstanick@rcs-k12.us
Phone: (586) 565-0722

● Scott Palmer: Community Coach at Ford Next Generation Learning

Email: spalmer@fordngl.com
Phone: (586) 255-6314

● Steve Ameel: Romeo Middle School Assistant Principal

Email: steven.ameel@romeok12.org
Phone: (586) 752-0240