Kathleen Davidson
6227 Dana Rose Dr.
Washington, MI 48094
(586)506-0465
[email protected]OBJECTIVE
Seeking secondary position teaching English and English to speakers of other languages
EDUCATION
2009-10 Michigan State University
Secondary Certification in English (Expected May 2010)
2006 – 2009 Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts in English (Graduated May
2009)
2007 Michigan State University
Study Abroad in London, England with focus on English Literature
2005 Eisenhower High School Shelby Twp., MI
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
8/2009-4/2010 Utica High School
Intern Teacher Shelby Township, MI
-Taught five sections of sophomore English
-Responsibilities included preparing and teaching units and lessons, observing mentor teacher, and
participating in school activities
-Planned American literature units on topics related to Puritanism and Great Depression
-Planned assessments to evaluate student learning through persuasive essays, compare and contrast essays,
quizzes, tests, exit tickets, and research projects. Rubrics were used in evaluating student work
-Prepared lessons focused on ACT test prep
-Prepared and maintained classroom website
-Proctor for the PSAT
-Proctor for the ACT/MME
6/2009-7/2009 Osborn High School
Urban Immersion Fellow Detroit, MI
-Participant in the Urban Immersion Fellowship through Michigan State University
-Planned and taught lessons to students in the Detroit Summer School Program
10/2008-4/2009 Mason High School
TE 407/TE 408 Teacher Preparation Program Mason, MI
-Placement in an English classroom
-Responsibilities included teaching lessons, observing the mentor teacher, and helping students
with mentor teacher’s lessons
1/2009-4/2009 Chippewa Middle School
TE 494 Teacher Preparation Program Okemos, MI
-Placement in an English as a Second Language classroom
-Duties included co-teaching with mentor teacher and tutoring students
10/2007-12/2007 Gardner Middle School
TE 302 Teacher Preparation Program East Lansing, MI
-Placement in an English classroom
-Observed mentor teacher and tutored students
1/2007-4/2007 Lansing Refugee Development Center
TE 250 Preparation Program Lansing, MI
-Tutored Refugees in English
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
10/2009-Present
Grammar Tutor Washington, MI
-Tutoring a 9th grader from Notre Dame Preparatory School in English grammar/ literature
9/2007-12/2008
English Tutor East Lansing, MI
-Tutored Taiwanese student in English, provided preparation for the TOFEL test, assisted student with
graduate level courses
6/2008-8/2008 6/2010-8/2010 Michigan State University
Language and Cultural Partner East Lansing, MI
-Summer Program at Michigan State University
-Worked with Korean teachers of English, providing lessons on the English language and American culture
MEMBERSHIPS
Member of Kappa Delta Pi International Education Fraternity at Michigan State University
Member of the National Council of Teachers of English
Member of the Student Council for Exceptional Children
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Use of virtual classroom for online review sessions
Use of Integrade Pro as gradebook system
Use of Powerpoint presentations for lessons
Maintain current classroom website through classjump.com
Create tests using Testbuilder software
REFERENCES
Carlin Borsheim, Course Instructor Patricia Miller, Field Instructor
Michigan State University Michigan State University
1302 Granger Street 2359 Oakway Dr.,
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 West Bloomfield, MI 48324
(517) 862-1368 (248) 334-9055
Michael Bell Dr. Christine Dabrowski
English teacher Osborn University English Teacher Utica High School
Detroit Public Schools Utica Community Schools
11600 E. 7 Mile Rd. 47255 Shelby Rd.
Detroit, MI 48205 Utica, MI 48317
(313) 978-4036 (586) 797-2200
