Shelby Danielle Brubaker

brubak37@msu.edu / 989-859-4990 / http://sbrubakerportfolio.weebly.com

1010 Sadie Court Midland, MI 48640

Certification:

Certified Elementary Grades K-5, MI

Certified Language Arts 6-8, MI
Certified Early Childhood General and Special Education, MI

Education:

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts, GPA 3.7
Major: Elementary Education
Teaching Major: Language Arts
Teaching Endorsement: Early Childhood Development

Classroom Experience:

Full Year Internship: Collins Elementary, Grand Rapids, MI - August 2015-April 2016
Designed and implemented lessons while carrying out daily routines for 22 diverse kindergartenersincluding two ESL students and one student with an IEP
Regularly integrated technology through the use of iPads, Chrome books and a Smartboard, as well as
introduced new applications like Seesaw, Padlet, and Storybots to enhance student learning
Analyzed individual student assessment data and utilized the information to differentiate instruction,
whether it was through Daily 5, Word Journeys, one on one intervention, or centers
Collaborated in a professional learning community with the entire kindergarten team as well as two
other student interns to plan coherent and effective units in all subjects
Led discussions and maintained open communication with parents/guardians regarding student
progress
Conducted classroom research and implemented various strategies to improve classroom management
Observed a dozen other teachers in various grades and schools to see different teaching styles and
instructional strategies
Student Teacher: Child Development Lab, East Lansing, MI - January-May 2015
Planned and implemented a NAEYC accredited, developmentally appropriate program for children ages
2-3
Created play-based activities that supported individual student learning
Managed student aids and and parent volunteers daily in the classroom
Conducted teacher research on increasing self-help skills in toddlers and presented the data to 35
teaching colleagues as well as professionals in the field
Collected and utilized multiple assessment instruments to plan curriculum
Engineered and implemented a community wide literacy event that promoted reading and the
importance of early literacy skills
Created weekly newsletters to communicate with parents about classroom activities and upcoming
events
Volunteer Teacher Experiences:
Bennett Woods Elementary, Okemos, MI - Fall 2014-Spring 2015, Kindergarten
Shaped and delivered one lesson in science, social studies, math, and language arts to 25 students
Administered pre and post-assessment data to create effective lessons and assess student learning

Child Development Lab, East Lansing, MI - January-May, 2014, Four Year Olds
Envisioned and executed lessons focused on social-emotional, aesthetic and cognitive development
Partnered with lead teacher to conduct informal assessments through anecdotal records for 15 children

Relevant Work Experience/Community Involvement:

Basketball and Volleyball Coach, Grand Rapids, MI - Spring 2016

Created activities and drills as well as monitored scrimmages for 30 students ages 6-11
Coached the importance of perseverance, sportsmanship, and a healthy lifestyle
Homework Help Room Volunteer, East Lansing, MI - Fall 2014-Spring 2015
Assisted local elementary aged children with homework in multiple subjects
Utilized teaching knowledge while applying learning strategies to aid student understanding
Todd Martin Development Fund for At Risk Youth, Lansing, MI - Fall 2012-Spring 2014
Empowered 12 culturally diverse, at-risk youth by being a consistent, positive adult figure
Assisted with homework and planned activities to support learning and encourage student success
Summer Camp Counselor, Midland Community Center, Midland, MI - Summers 2011-2013
Constructed preschool lesson plans for 25-30 summer campers and improvised as necessary
Established explicit rules and expectations to ensure camper safety and involvement

Professional Development:

Positive Discipline, Grand Rapids, MI - Fall 2015-Spring 2016

Professional Learning Community (K), Grand Rapids, MI - Fall 2015-Spring 2016
Kenneth Williams: Starting a Movement, Grand Rapids, MI - February, 2016
Inquiry Project and Presentation to Teacher Colleagues: Self-Help Skills - May, 2015
Presenter at MiAEYC Presentation: Toddler Environments, Grand Rapids, MI - April 2015
Kappa Delta Pi Mock Interview, East Lansing, MI - November, 2014

Honors and Achievements:

Graduated with Honors, Michigan State University - May 2015

Kappa Delta Pi at Michigan State University, Honors Society in Education - 2013-Present
Fundraising Chair, Michigan State University Womens Club Volleyball - Fall 2013- Spring 2014
Member, Michigan State University Womens Club Volleyball - Fall 2011-Spring 2014

Shelby Danielle Brubaker

brubak37@msu.edu / 989-859-4990 / http://sbrubakerportfolio.weebly.com
1010 Sadie Court Midland, MI 48640

Mitchell Balingit, Principal

Collins Elementary, Forest Hills Public Schools

Phone: (616) 493-8900

Email: mbalingit@fhps.net
Kelly Wade, Mentor Teacher

Collins Elementary, Forest Hills Public Schools

Phone: (616) 260-2347

Email: kwade@fhps.net
Vicki Boase, Field Instructor
Michigan State University
Phone: (616) 466-8986
Email: boasev@gmail.com

Letters of recommendation are available upon request