Brooke Swejkoski

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Certifications
Michigan Elementary Standard Certificate July 2022
K-5 All Subjects
K-8 Language Arts
K-8 English as a Second Language
Adult and Child First Aid & CPR
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education May 2021
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
● Major: Language Arts
● Minor: Teaching English to Speakers of Others Languages (TESOL)
Teaching Experience
Elementary First Grade School Teacher August 2022 – June 2023
Cascades Elementary School, Jackson, Michigan
● Established classroom routines and procedures for student expectations
● Prepared lessons, units, and projects to complete learning objectives in collaboration with the
first grade team for all subject areas
● Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students
● Created, assigned, and graded various assessments for students, including formal and informal
● Taught with students individually, in small group settings, and whole group
● Tracked and evaluated student academic progress
Year Long Internship August 2021 – April 2022
Schavey Road Elementary School, DeWitt, Michigan
● Co-planned and collaborated with mentor teacher and first grade team to create quality lesson
plans for students in all subject areas
● Reflected and adapted skills based on own teaching techniques and state guidelines
● Utilized student-centered learning techniques including demonstrations, independent
learning, and modeling
● Differentiated techniques to adapt to students’ different learning styles and abilities
● Practiced classroom management skills and created a productive learning environment
Field Placement January 2021 – April 2021
Reo Elementary School, Lansing, Michigan
● Worked with a mentor teacher in a virtual teaching format using online learning platforms
● Assisted in a second grade classroom and established relationships with students through
consistent positive interactions
● Planned and adapted lessons in mathematics and literacy for diverse learners
● Observed daily classroom management techniques and activities
Field Placement October 2020 – December 2020
Gardner International Magnet School, Lansing, Michigan
● Assisted in a fourth grade classroom and established relationships with students through
consistent positive interactions
 ● Planned and adapted lessons in social studies, and science for diverse learners
● Observed daily classroom management techniques and activities
Field Placement October 2020 – November 2020
Haslett Public Schools, Haslett, MI
● Assisted in small groups with grades K-2 and established relationships with students who are
English Language Learners through consistent positive interactions
● Observed daily classroom management techniques and activities
Field Placement October 2018 – April 2019
Forest View Elementary School, Lansing, Michigan
● Tutored a second-grade student in a after school program called Read to Succeed
● Observed and learned Read to Succeed teaching techniques to help the growth of the
student’s reading
● Planned and adapted activities to meet this student’s needs
Employee at EDU Staff September 2021— June 2022
Substitute Teacher, Ingham County Area

Work Experience
Chiropractic Assistant/Trainer at Waverly Chiropractic Center June 2016 – Current
Waverly Chiropractic Center, Lansing, Michigan
● Train other employees on how to do data entry, insurance posting, and verifying insurance
coverage
● Assist patients with complex insurance requests
● Communicate with insurance companies to settle open claims

Volunteer
Adult Leader at a Girls Camp
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lansing, Michigan June 2019 – Present
● Supervised a group 5-1- girls for one week in June at a Church camp and created a safe and fun
experience in the outdoors
Intern at Capital Area Humane Society Summer Camps June 2017 – August 2017
Capital Area Humane Society, Lansing, Michigan
● Supervised and taught a group of 10-20 campers daily and created a safe and fun camp
experience for them and the animals
● Assisted and collaborated with the Humane Educator to develop engaging, active, and
energetic activities for campers
Senior Counselor September 2013 – May 2018
Capital Area Humane Society, Lansing, Michigan
● Supervised group of 10-20 children daily in their after-school programs and summer camps
and created a safe and fun experience