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    Vanessa Lake

    OBJECTIVE I desire to use my skills, experience, and education in an elementary or middle-school classroom that nurtures learning and creativity in students in ways that will equip them to fully engage in society and appreciate the world and people around them.

    EDUCATION Graduate Teacher Certification (GTC) Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan Master of Applied Theology (M.Th.) International Baptist Theological Seminary, Prague, Czech Republic Accredited and awarded by the University of Wales Bachelor of Arts in International Ministry (B.A.) Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, Illinois

    2011 2014

    2003 2008

    1997 2001

    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Michigan Reading Association Annual Conference March 2014 Experts in the field of literacy presented current research, discussions and trends in educational leadership and literacy. Student Teacher Fire Up Conference March 2014 Hosted by the Inter-Institutional Teacher Education Council of West Michigan with workshops aimed to educate and inform pre-service teachers on important issues and skills in education. Formative Assessments February 2014 Presented by Dr. Linda McCrea on implementing formative assessments to inform instruction and student learning. Differentiation January 2014 Dr. Jacque Melin presented a seminar on using differentiated instruction in the classroom. Fall Science Update November 2013 Next Generation Science: Bridge to the Future. A conference for K-12 educators hosted by the Regional Math and Science Center. Current Legal Issues in Education November 2013 Dr. Rick Geisel, practicing lawyer and adjunct professor, delivered a lecture on the important legal cases in education and key issues.

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    Student Teacher Fire Up Conference October 2013 Presented by the Inter-Institutional Teacher Education Council of West Michigan. Brain Gym classes February 2013 Seminars explaining the benefits of using Brain Gym and Brain Breaks in the classroom to enhance student learning. International Conference on Child Theology March 2008 Gathering of scholars discussing current research and publications on child theology. London, England

    EMPLOYMENT Grandville United Methodist Church Grandville, Michigan Director of Children and Family Ministries August 2012 present Provide leadership and oversight to the process of faith formation and Christian education for children Coordinate regular activities for children and families in the church and community Supervise and support teachers, helpers, and nursery staff Calvin Theological Seminary Grand Rapids, Michigan Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs 2010 2012 and Office of Academic Affairs Administrative support to the Vice President of Academic Affairs Coordinator of Assessment and liaison to the accrediting agency Organize and communicate details for new student orientation and end of year commencement International Baptist Theological Seminary (IBTS) Personal Assistant to the President Personal and administrative support to the president International conference organizer Volunteer coordinator Prague, Czech Republic 2005 2010

    English Teacher 2004 2005 Developed and taught English curriculum to ESL students pursuing theology Taught English to Czech speaking colleagues, individually and as a group RELATED EXPERIENCE Student Teaching Winter/Spring 2014 West Elementary Wyoming, Michigan Assumed complete responsibility of a 3rd grade classroom Prepared and taught daily lessons in the core areas Communicated with administration and parents Organized and held Parent Teacher Conferences Participated in weekly staff meetings and professional development seminars

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    Teachers Assistant West Elementary Observed and assist in a 3rd grade classroom Taught mini-lessons in Language Arts Participated in Parent Teacher Conferences Sunday school teacher Grandville United Methodist Church Teaching a weekly Sunday school class to 1st - 4th graders

    Fall 2013 Wyoming, Michigan

    2012 present Grandville, Michigan

    After school tutor 2011 2013 The Potters House Grand Rapids, Michigan st Offering afterschool homework help for students from 1 5th grade Literacy tutoring to a small student group of 4th graders Literacy tutor 2010 2011 Literacy Center of West Michigan Wyoming, Michigan Created and taught lessons on literacy and English to an individual on a weekly basis Sunday school coordinator and teacher rka Valley Community Church Organized childrens church activities and taught classes Camp helper Childrens summer camp (one week) Provided evening story for reflection and discussion Childrens summer program director Holland Rescue Mission Coordinated activities for children residing at the mission Childrens camp and club director Organized bilingual camps and clubs for children 5 - 14 years old Childrens ESL teacher Taught ESL to school aged children in weekly clubs and summer camps INTERESTS Adventurous eating and cooking Biking and running the trails in West Michigan Learning from and laughing with new and old friends Finding new places to explore and exploring them 2004 2010 Prague, Czech Republic

    Summer 2005 Slovak Republic

    Summer 2004 Holland, Michigan

    2000 2003 Slovak Republic 2000 2003 Slovak Republic

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    REFERENCES Dr. Rosemary Cleveland Professor and Supervisor Grand Valley State University Shannon Hendges Elementary Teacher, Mentor Teacher Revd. Tom Pier-Fitzgerald Pastor of Grandville United Methodist Church

    Grand Haven, Michigan

    Wyoming, Michigan

    Grandville, Michigan

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