Jessica Francis
Teacher. Student. Awakener. Empowerer.
Michigan State University
College of Education
June 2013 - December 2014
Michigan State University
Fifth Year Teacher Intern Program
August 2009 - May 2010
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12 graduate credits May 2010
Michigan State University
College of Education
August 2005 - May 2009
Elementary School Teacher, Grades 1 and 2
Charyl Stockwell Academy, Howell, Michigan
August 2010 - Present
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Responsible for maintaining a multi-aged, 43 student classroom with a co-teacher
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Implment intrinsic motivation psychology into the daily life of the classroom
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Prepare lessons with varying differentiation to meet a wide range of learners (including Academically Gifted students), while using Habits of the Mind and Multiple Intelligences in instruction
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Set up and maintain excellent parent relationships and regularly attend extra curriculuar events with families
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Design and implement interactive lessons while referncing developmental approach
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Tutor multiple students after school in all subject areas, grades 1-5
Teacher Intern, Grade 4
Bryant Elementary School, Flint, Michigan
August 2009 – May 2010
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Responsible for all planning, teaching, and assessing for a ten week period in the spring
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Attained and implemented a repertoire of strategies for instructing a classroom of twenty-eight students inclusive of CI, ED, ADD, and ADHD
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Initiated and supervised Student Council program for students school-wide
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Prepared interactive technological activities surrounding standards-based curriculum
Substitute Teacher, Districts: Lansing, East Lansing, DeWitt, Okemos, Webberville, Waverly, Holt, Flint, Grand Blanc, January 2009 – May 2010, Grade Levels: K – 12
Resume
Education
Teaching
Experience
Professional Development
Certification
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate
K-5 All Subjects Area, 6-8 Social Studies
June 2010
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Michigan Highly Qualified: Elementary Education and Social Studies (RX)
Teaching Related Work Experience
Director
Interplay Winter Guard, Grand Rapids, Michigan
September 2011 - Present
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Create schedules and run rehearsals with a positive working environment
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Help design and write choreography for thirty 15-23 year olds while obtaining a top-five world-wide rating
Flag Technician and Color Guard Instructor
Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps, Toledo, Ohio
December 2008 – August 2012
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Instructed students (ages 14 – 22) in a musical group touring the country
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Encouraged a cooperative environment while enforcing a strong ethic in all students
Head Color Guard Instructor
Linden High School, Linden, Michigan
September 2006 – November 2009
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Choreographed and designed multiple marching band shows
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Promoted positive attitudes and strong work ethic in students (grades 9 – 12)
Cub Scout Urban Coordinator
Boy Scouts of America, Okemos, Michigan
December 2007 – May 2008
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Managed four after school cub scout programs (grades 1 – 5)
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Planned for and taught activities in physical health, art, and cultural appreciation
Day Care Provider
Wee Care Day Care, Linden, Michigan
August 2001 – May 2005
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Cared for children from 6 months to 12 years in an average class of twenty students
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Planned for art projects, hands-on learning, and reading activities
Technology Qualifications
Proficient in:
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Microsoft Office
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Social media (Facebook,Twitter, Edmodo, Piazza)
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Digital storytelling and movie making with iMovie
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Website development (Wix, Weebly, Google Sites)
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Wiki design and set up
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Blog construction
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Podcasting
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Map mash-ups
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Smart Board
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Document camera
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Video conferencing
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Accelerated Reader Program
Positive Behavior Support and DIfferentiated Instruction, Flint, 2010
Certified in CPR and First Aid, 2010
Multiplie Intelligences and Growth Mindset Training, Howell, 2010
Developing Inquiry-Based Mathematics Instruction, Howell, 2011
Prioritizing Common Core Standards, Novi, 2012
Neuroscience and Activating Attention, Novi, 2013
