Sydney Doornbos
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ㅡ Michigan Standard Secondary Certificate
Certification (French)(FA): 6-12, (History)(CC): 6-12, (English as a Second Language)(NS):6-12
IB Certificate in Teaching and Learning
(Middle Years Program)(MYP)
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Educational University of Michigan | B.A. in Education with Secondary Certification
Career EXPECTED GRADUATION: MAY 2021
Ann Arbor, MI
GPA: 3.81/4.0
Université de Paris 7 | Study Abroad
JANUARY-MARCH 2020, Paris, France
Attended the university as part of my study abroad education which included instruction in
grammar, phonetics, and French cultural interests such as Cinema of the Magrehb.
Grand Rapids Community College | A.A.
COMPLETED May 2018
GPA: 3.45/4.0
GRCC instilled a joy for lifelong learning and demonstrated how education can be rooted in
the surrounding community. These two lessons drive my professional and academic career.
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Teaching Student Teaching Intern | Forsythe Middle School
Experience JANUARY-MAY 2021
● Modified in-person French units to fit online learning needs
● Developed 13 week grammar curriculum that simultaneously supported students’
English and French subject area learning
● Coordinated and implemented daily student check-ins which helped to create a
firmer sense of connection between students and their learning environments
Pre-Student Teaching Intern | First Semester Rotation
JANUARY-MAY 2019
● Observed lessons in three different Social Studies content areas in three diverse
schools: Pioneer High School, Northview Highschool, and Wayne Memorial.
● Helped with classroom prep duties such as grading and paperwork.
Educator | Pali Outdoor Educational Institute
FALL 2016, Running Springs, CA
● Instructed students in science, outdoors and leadership classes for grades 6th
through 12th. Lived with students in boarding facilities.
● Curriculum included squid dissections, geology and engineering, outdoor survival
skills, team building, CSI and more. Trained to earn Belay Level I Certification.
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Relevant Family Futures | Project Manager
Experience JULY-AUGUST 2020, Grand Rapids, MI
● Directed a team of 4 in the process to recruit volunteers, organize, and safely
distribute over 750 bilingual backpacks to Kent County kindergartners and their
parents.
● Managed group of volunteers with the distribution and delivery of kits filled with
school supplies to facilitate social, emotional, and academic at-home learning as a
response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
University of Michigan Housing | Resident Advisor
SEPTEMBER 2018-MAY 2019, Ann Arbor, MI
● Established relationships with 27 transfer students with the aim to improve their
first year experience at the University.
● Organized (with a team) monthly events that centered around self-care and social
justice initiatives.
Grand Rapids Community College | Tutor
SUMMER 2017, Ann Arbor, MI
● Taught Environmental Geography concepts and test taking skills to 2-3 students
three days a week.
Byron Center Middle School | Play Director
SPRING 2016, Byron Center, MI
● Cut, cast and prepared a script for performance.
● Organized rehearsals, parent communication and backstage design/execution.
● Taught Middle School aged lessons on stage combat, preparing a script and public
__ speaking confidence.
Relevant
Volunteer Crisis Texting Hotline | Crisis Responder
Work SUMMER 2020-PRESENT, Virtual
● Monitored online crisis chat line that connects people in emotional distress to the
service through texting
● Assisted people of all ages through challenging emotional moments in their life,
helping them to arrive at a “cool calm” where they can continue forward in their life
● Screened texters for possible suicidal symptomatic behaviors
Boys and Girls Club of America | Driver
SUMMER 2020, Grand Rapids, MI
● Packed and delivered brown bag dinners to local families in need of nutrition
support during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Kroc Community Center | FitKids Leader
SUMMER 2018, Grand Rapids, MI
● Supported and encouraged children and their families through an 8 week
educational program focused on tackling childhood obesity.
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Interests
Trivia & Game Show Podcasts, Theater, American Sign Language, Health & Fitness related
___ news and activities (Kayaking, Personal training, and nutrition)
References
Mary Shymanski
French Teacher
Forsythe Middle School
1655 Newport Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone number available by request
[email protected] Candace Cowling, MSW
Executive Director
Family Futures
678 Front Ave NW #210
Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Contact available by request
Maria Coolican
Clinical Associate Professor
School of Education, University of Michigan
610 E. University Ave.
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1259
734.417.6806
[email protected]
Isabelle Carduner
Lecturer II in Teacher Education
School of Education, University of Michigan
610 E. University Ave.
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1259
734.474.5713
[email protected]
Klaas Kwant
Video Content Production Manager
Grand Rapids Community College, Michigan
142 Bostwick Avenue
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503
616.706.5812
[email protected]
