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Rumsey
3202 Gables Drive • Atlanta, GA 30319
rumseyak@gmail.com • 734.395.8117
www.sitemaker.umich.edu/alyssarumsey
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an education teaching position and to begin my career in early elementary education with a teaching
position that promotes active, handson learning.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
School of Education
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, August 2009
• Language Arts Major, Mathematics Minor
• GPA: 3.696/4.00
• University Honors: Fall 2007, Winter 2007, Winter 2008
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Heart of Hope Academy Atlanta, GA
Paraprofessional for Down syndrome student September 2009Present
• Work with eight year old boy individually in preparing him for group setting
• Teach Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) to encourage initiation of communication
• Teach Edmark reading program to develop word recognition and comprehension
Dicken Elementary School Ann Arbor, MI
Student teacher for second grade class September 2008–April 2009
• Taught lessons in all subject areas and lead guided reading groups and class discussions
• Worked with autistic and other high needs students individually
• Assisted in lesson planning, teaching, grading, classroom setup, parent/teacher conferences and fieldtrips
• Volunteered 45 hours for school ESL program, including training in beginning/end year testing
Tonda Elementary School Plymouth/Canton, MI
Prestudent teacher for fifth grade class January 2008–April 2008
• Taught selected lessons in language arts and social studies
• Led reading groups and socialstudiesbased visual inquiry class discussion
• Graded papers and aided teachers in planning and teaching lessons
Willow Run School District Ypsilanti, MI
Prestudent teacher for first grade class September 2007–December 2007
• Taught selected lessons in mathematics and science
• Led morning activities and aided teachers in lesson planning, grading and class management
CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE
Roy/Moran Family Ann Arbor, MI
Nanny 2004 2009
• Care for three children year round including occasional overnight care
• Help children with homework, assist with scheduling of activities/appointments and provide transportation
Liberty Fitness Club Day Care Ann Arbor, MI
Caretaker 2004
• Cared for children ages infant to thirteen while maintaining a safe and sterile environment
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Gift of Life: Organ Donation Organization of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
Packager, Public Education Department 2002–2005
• Designed brochures, mailed informational resources, entered data and performed other clerical duties
ADDITIONAL
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Adult/Child CPR/AED and Standard First Aid: Certified on November 8th, 2008