Aileen C.
Zelinski
586/441/9995
[email protected]
1117 Dayton St. SW. Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Objective
A motivated and high-energy elementary school teacher looking to obtain a teaching position to
utilize my education, skills, and previous work experience to benefit the well being of students
and peers.
Education
Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Class of 2018
GPA: 3.35
I double majored in Integrated Science and education and an elementary certification minor.
Experience
YMCA Grand Rapids, MI Oct. 2015 – Present
Assistant Teacher
Assistant teacher of children with ages ranging from 1-years olds to 6-years olds.
Planned lessons for preschool students, teaching them the beginnings of reading and
writing.
Assisted the lead teacher in preparing the students for kindergarten the following year.
Student Teacher- Steeby Elementary Wayland, MI Jan. 2018 – May 2018
Student Teacher
Student teacher in fourth grade classroom in Wayland public schools 40+ hours every
week.
Implemented various classroom routines and procedures with multiple fourth grade
classes.
Co-taught with a general education teacher, differentiating instruction when necessary.
Formally observed five times by a Grand Valley University coordinator.
Planned six weeks of my own standard-driven lessons and assessments.
Attended 30+ hours of professional development opportunities.
Teacher Assistant- Buchanan Elementary Grand Rapids, MI Aug. 2017 – Dec. 2017
Teacher Assistant
Teacher assistant in a first grade classroom in Grand Rapids Public Schools for 20 hours
a week.
Utilized management, reading intervention, data driven instruction, and other skills to
lead a successful first grade class.
Co-taught a diverse classroom with a general education teacher.
Formally observed three times by a Grand Valley University Coordinator.
Attended 30+ hours of professional development opportunities.
Tutor- West Godwin Elementary Grand Rapids, MI Sept. 2016 – Dec. 2016
Tutor
Reading tutor of two struggling second grade students.
Tutored two struggling second grade readers for eight weeks.
Used data driven instruction to formulate lesson plans.
Tutor- Shawmut Hills Elementary Walker, MI Jan. 2016 – Apr. 2016
Tutor
Math tutor for one class of struggling first grade students.
Tutored a struggling student in math one on one, utilizing the skills I have learned from
my classes at Grand Valley.
Focused on using data driven to plan lessons.
Camp Newaygo Newaygo, MI May 2016 – August 2016
Camp Counselor
Camp counselor of ages 5-17 and taught varies science classes to all ages.
Took care of a range of girls for eight weeks, teaching three classes each week and
leading a cabin on weekly trips.
Utilized skills from integrated science classes, teaching classes on foraging, creatures of
the lake, animal care, outdoor cooking, and forest wild flowers and plants.
Skills
Critical thinker
Focus on Inquiry-based learning
Knowledgeable of formative and summative assessments
Collaborative learner, works well with others
Familiar with environmentally-friendly practices and fast-paced environments
Punctual and organized
Responsible and positive
Aileen C. Zelinski
586/441/9995
[email protected]
1117 Dayton St. SW. Grand Rapids, MI 49504
References
Terri Loomis
4th Grade Teacher/ Mentor
Wayland, MI
Tel: 616/202/2476
Cathy Kaplan
Preschool Teacher
Grand Rapids, MI
Tel: 616/340/1959
Deb Jager
Cooperating Teacher/ Mentor
Buchanan Elementary School
Grand Rapids, MI
Tel: 616/481/3062
Pamela Page
Professor/ Friend
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI
Tel: 616/340/1184
Virginia Rundquist
Professor/ Mentor
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI
Tel: 616/481/6225
