Madison Noakes
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Certifications
Michigan Secondary Standard Certificate, 6-12 Social Studies (RX) Anticipated May 2020
Education
Teacher Certification Anticipated May 2020
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Completed 12 graduate-level credits
Bachelor of Arts, Social Relations and Policy May 2019
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Teaching Major: Social Studies
Teaching Experience
Student Teaching Internship August 2019 – April 2020
Grand Haven High School, Grand Haven, Michigan
Created and taught a series of units in U.S. History and World History using the C3
Framework and Inquiry Design Model.
Experienced the “intangibles” of teaching – created and graded assessments, communicated
regularly with parents, participated in collaborative professional development opportunities,
and made classroom management decisions.
Built strong positive relationships with students across gender, racial, and cultural identities.
Adapted learning activities and strategies to address the needs of diverse learners, including
students with disabilities and gifted students.
Collaborated with mentor teacher to implement units of virtual learning during the COVID-
19 pandemic.
Field Placement September 2018 – April 2019
Haslett Middle School, Haslett, Michigan
Observed in an eighth-grade U.S. history classroom and established relationships with
students through consistent positive interactions in one-on-one mentorships.
Planned and taught whole-class lessons in U.S. history and observed daily classroom
management techniques and activities.
Accommodated classroom layout and lessons for academically diverse learners to understand
how such accommodations benefit all learners.
Field Placement October 2017 – December 2017
Waverly Middle School, Lansing, Michigan
Tutored a student in a eighth grade reading intervention classroom using pre, post, and
formative literary assessments to analyze student's strengths and areas of need.
Assisted in seventh-grade world history classroom and established relationships with
students through consistent positive interactions.
Field Placement January 2017 – April 2017
Eastside Community Action Center, Lansing, Michigan
Helped to facilitate an after-school homework program which provided meal assistance,
one-on-one tutoring, and group activities for elementary and middle school students.
Addressed cultural barriers while creating a sense of community for students.
Additional Experience
New Student Orientation Small Group Leader May 2019 – July 2019
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Welcomed groups of incoming freshmen and transfer students to Michigan State University
by leading icebreaker activities, addressing student needs, and facilitating discussion.
Led new students through the process of enrolling in their classes by teaching them how to
navigate university webpages and answering specific scheduling questions.
Student Caregiver January 2019 – May 2019
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Provided assistance with daily tasks for a student with a disability, including meal
preparation, cleaning, and transportation to class and events.
Offered companionship to the student, who experienced living in isolation and difficulty
building relationships with able-bodied students.
Understood a new perspective of living life with a disability, including being a witness to
instances of discrimination and listening to the student’s recollection of experiences.
Coaching Experience January 2019 – February 2019
Haslett Middle School, Haslett, Michigan
Assisted with practices and games for the 8th grade girls’ basketball teams.
Established positive, lasting relationships with both girls on the team and head coaches.
Learned how to lead effectively in an athletic setting by head-coaching several practices and
games.
Affiliations and Professional Development
#517EdTech Conference, Grand Ledge, MI November 2018
Active Shooter Training, MSU Police Department, East Lansing MI November 2018
I AM a Teacher Expo, East Lansing, MI April 2019
Professional Learning Community Training, Solution Tree, Grand Haven, MI August 2019
Michigan Council for the Social Studies (MCSS) Member October 2019
Mandated Reporter Training, Children’s Advocacy Center, Grand Haven, MI October 2019
Fire Up Student Teachers Conference, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI March 2020
