Emily Paluk

41181 Crestwood Drive

Plymouth, MI 48170
734-731-3164
paluke@mail.gvsu.edu

OBJECTIVE: To encourage and support students in an Elementary Education/English Student

Teaching Program.

EDUCATION:
2020-Present
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts
Major: English-Teaching
Major: Education
Minor: Elementary Education Certification

2019-2020
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, Michigan

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

August 2023-Present
Teacher Apprentice
Orchard View Elementary, Forest Hills Public Schools, 1st Grade
 Observe and learn from 1st Grade mentor teacher
 Assist mentor teacher with classroom management
 Instruct students one-on-one, in a small group, and as a whole class
 Assume responsibility in different routines throughout the school day
 Write standards-based lesson plans
 Co-plan and teach full lessons 2-3 times a week
 Coordinate with mentor teacher about lessons/classroom needs
 Develop an understanding of school procedures and routines

April 2022- Present

Preschool Substitute Teacher
Ward Preschool
 Assist supervising students in classroom setting
 Conduct assigned lesson plans as directed by lead teacher
 Work with students on specific skills and activities
June 2022 - August 2022, May 2023-August 2023
Senior Counselor
Shine Summer Day Camp
Ward Church
 Oversaw elective classes
 Checked campers in and out of day camp
 Communicated with parents at check-in and check-out
 Oversaw in-house field trips
 Helped day camp director with day-to-day operations of camp

June 2019-August 2019, June 2021-August 2021

Summer Day Camp Counselor
Shine Summer Day Camp
 Connected with each camper to help campers feel welcome and included
 Attended field trips with day campers
 Created a fun environment for the campers while maintaining physical, social,
and emotional safety for each child
 Actively participated in leading and assisting activities and participate in activities
with children
 Supervised 100 children ranging from grades 1st – 7th
 Actively participated in leading and assisting activities
 Complete lesson plans and teach elective classes

July 2018- July 2018

Youth Sports Instructor
Livonia YMCA
 Coached 6- and 7-year-old boys’ baseball
 Supervised children during practices and games
 Taught the fundamentals of baseball

September 2016-October 2016, September 2017-October 2017

St. Edith Extended Day Assistant (SEED)
St. Edith Catholic School
 Assisted in the after-school program
 Supervised and actively interacted with 30 children
 Assisted children with homework

ACTIVITIES:
Participant, GVSU Intramural Sports (2020-Present)

HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
I enjoy reading, watching and playing sports, and listening to music.
REFERENCES:

Jon Long
Director of Shine Day Camp
Ward Church
734-673-0800
Jon.Long@ward.church

Kristin Rolfe
4-Year-Old Lead Teacher
Ward Preschool
734-649-2121
Kristingail@yahoo.com

Amy Werthman
Director of Ward Preschool
Ward Church
734-679-8760
Amy.werthman@ward.church