Kayla Sharpe

(248) 245-4829 | kaylarosesharpe@gmail.com | krsharpe.weebly.com

Social Studies Secondary Education Teacher

A recent graduate from Oakland University that is dedicated to promoting empathy and cultivating an
educational environment that empowers students to become proactive changemakers in their
communities. Proven ability to make learning accessible to all and effectively deliver content.

EDUCATION
Oakland University, Rochester, MI — B.A. in History Secondary Education
Aug. 2019 - April 2024 Final GPA: 3.90
Summa Cum Laude, Oakland University Honors College
Received a degree in History with a concentration in Social Studies, with a certification in
Secondary Education.
STEP Program Placements:
Student Teaching at Athens High School in World History II and History Through Film classrooms
(Fall 2023 - Spring 2024)
30 hours at Oakview Middle School in a Social Studies classroom (Winter 2023)
30 hours at Bemis Junior High in an AVID classroom (Fall 2021)
Awards:
Frank Lepkowski Undergraduate Research in Writing Award: a competitive scholarship funded
by the Oakland University library. Awarded due to my research paper, "Settling for Less: French
and Indigenous Power and the Reestablishment of a French Fort at Michilimackinac, 1713." 2023.
Inaugural OU AAUP Community Engagement Scholarship: A competitive scholarship funded by
the Oakland University faculty union. Awarded for my advocacy efforts and community
involvement on Oakland University’s campus. 2023.

TEACHING-RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Athens High School, Troy, MI — Student Teacher (History)
Aug. 2023 - April 2024
Responsibilities include planning and teaching World History/Geography II and History Through
Film, attending department and staff meetings, participating in school and district professional
development, and participating in building-wide collaboration time.
Skills Developed:
Collaborative Department Curriculum Planning
Culturally Relevant Lesson Planning
Leading a Safe and Respectful Learning Environment
Using Schoology and PowerSchool to Support Parents and Students
Additional Opportunities with AHS:
Actively participating in Homecoming and Charity Week events
Aiding in collaborative unit planning with the Social Studies Department
Developing the vision for the Social Studies Professional Learning Community

Rochester Community Schools, Rochester, MI — Substitute Teacher

May 2022 - Present
Responsibilities include substituting for teachers, developing a classroom management
strategy, executing pre-planned lessons for a diverse group of students, and taking attendance
in accordance with school policy.
Skills Developed:
Professional Relationship Building
Adaptability
Using Technology (Schoology, Gimkit, EdPuzzle) To Deliver Instruction
Organizing Materials

REFERENCES
Please feel free to contact any of the references below regarding my teaching experience and
style. Letters of Recommendation can be found at my portfolio, linked at the top of this resume.

Dave Scott | Athens HS Mentor Teacher

dscott@troy.k12.mi.us | (248) 231-4485
Shawn Brown | Oakland University Student Teaching Supervisor
shawnbrown@oakland.edu | (734) 347-1960
Anthony Tuf Francis | Oakland University Secondary Education Program Coordinator
akfranci@oakland.edu |(248) 370-2491
Liz Shesko | Oakland University History Professor
shesko@oakland.edu | (248) 370-3529