Teaching Resume

Alyssa
Sharrard
3512 Columbiaville Rd. Columbiaville, MI 48421 Phone: (810) 441-9468 E-Mail: [email protected]
Objective
To obtain a position as a Special Education Teacher to utilize my strong dedication to childrens development and
to their individual educational needs.
Education
Grand Valley State University
August 2009-May 2015
Bachelors of Arts in Education Majors: CSAT (Comprehensive Science and Art of Teaching), Elementary Education
Endorsements: Emotional Impairments, Cognitive Impairments, and Elementary Education 3.5 GPA
Experience
Student Teaching
January 2015-May 2015
Taught in a 6th-8th grade classroom for students with Mild-Moderate Cognitive Impairments as well as students
with Severe Learning Disabilities.
Baldwin Street Middle School
3835 Baldwin St., Hudsonville, MI 49426
Cooperative Teacher: Mrs. Heidi Newenhouse
Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for 6th-8th grade, adapting common core to meet
students needs, administered tests and evaluations such as the Vineland and Brigance, and analyzed student
performance.
Conducted group/individual reading, math and science activities, molding lessons to meet each students
performance level.
Implemented behavior management plans within the classroom in order to minimize disruptions and issues.
Participated in faculty and parent conferences as well as led Individual Educational Plan meetings.
Student Teaching
September 2014-November 2014
Taught in a 2nd grade General Education classroom.

Shawmut Hills School
2550 Burritt St. N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Cooperative Teacher: Mrs. Stacy VanderMolen

Developed and implemented appropriate 2nd grade daily and unit lesson plans aligning with common core.
Created science unit on water that engaged students and made learning fun, which included hands on
experiments.
Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student/teacher interaction.
Participated in faculty and parent conferences.
Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students in the classroom, which included incorporating
visuals, auditory, kinesthetic, verbal, and logical portions in all lessons.
Implemented school wide positive behavior plan.
Student Teaching
January 2014-May2014
Teaching in a 4th/5th grade classroom with students with Emotional Impairments

Kent Educational Center- Oakleigh
2223 Gordon St. N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Cooperative Teacher: Mrs. Cheri Harris
Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for 2nd through 5th graders with severe emotional
impairments, administered tests and evaluations such as FBA and PBIS, and analyzed student performance.
Found ways to foster a relationship with students by connecting lessons to students lives and interests, which
shaped a classroom of respectful learners.
Worked closely with social skills, behavior programs, and interventions.

Student Assisting
September 2013-December 2013
Assisted in a 9th-12th grade classroom with students with Moderate Cognitive Impairments Zeeland East High
School
3333 96th Ave., Zeeland, MI 49464
Cooperative Teacher: Mrs. Dawn Smith
Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
Presented subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions,
and or supervised role-playing methods.
Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards, gymnasiums, and on field trips.
Leadership
Grand Valley State University Varsity Softball
September 2010-June 2013
September 2011-June 2013
Engaged in teamwork, practice, and competition 30+ hours a week.
Student Athlete Advisory Committee
President
Enhanced the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete well-
being, and fostering a positive student-athlete image.
Community Service Representative
Researched and provided community service opportunities for student-athletes in order to better the
community and student-athlete image.
Honors
Deans List
Fall 2009, Winter 2012, Fall 2013, Winter 2014, Fall 2014, Winter 2015
Scholar Athlete Award

2012/2013 Softball Season
Professional Development
Grand Valley State University Student Teaching Showcase
Michigan Council for Exceptional Children Conference

Fire Up! Conference

Michigan Council for Exceptional Children Conference

April 2015
March 2015
October 2014

March 2014
Alyssa Sharrard
3512 Columbiaville Rd.Columbiaville, MI 48421
Phone: (810) 441-9468E-Mail:
[email protected]
References
Stacy VanderMolen
Cooperative Teacher
Shawmut Hills School
2550 Burritt St. N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
P: (616) 819-3055
Joi Kempf
Activity and Camp Coordinator
City of Lapeer Community Center
880 S. Saginaw St.
Lapeer, Michigan 48446
P: (W) (810) 664-4431
Dana Calihan
GVSU Varsity Softball Coach
1 Campus Drive., Fieldhouse 94
Allendale, MI 49401
P: (616) 331-3135
Heather Stauffer
Cooperative Teacher
Baldwin Street Middle School
3835 Baldwin St.
Hudsonville, MI 49426
P: (616) 635-1815

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Alyssa

August 2009-May 2015

January 2015-May 2015

September 2014-November 2014

Taught in a 2nd grade General Education classroom.

Teaching in a 4th/5th grade classroom with students with Emotional Impairments

September 2013-December 2013

September 2010-June 2013

September 2011-June 2013

Engaged in teamwork, practice, and competition 30+ hours a week.

Student Athlete Advisory Committee

Scholar Athlete Award

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