ALEXANDRA BRIGGS

13097 W State Rd. Grand Ledge, MI 48837 | abriggs323@gmail.com | (517) 282-8328

CERTIFICATION

EDUCATION

MATHEMATICS ENDORSEMENT (EX)

SOCIAL STUDIES ENDORSEMENT (RX)
MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION ENDORSEMENT (ZL)
MICHIGAN PROVISIONAL TEACHING CERTIFICATE

MAJOR: SOCIAL STUDIES, HISTORY CONCENTRATION

MINOR: ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS

MINOR: MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION

GPA: 3.5/3.0

K-5 ALL SUBJECT AREAS

K-8 ALL SUBJECTS (SELF-CONTAINED)

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY MOUNT PLEASANT, MI

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, DEC 2015

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
WACOUSTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRAND LEDGE, MI
READING AND MATH INTERVENTIONIST TEACHER, MAR 2016 - JUN 2016

Led multiple small group instruction for second, third, and fifth graders to increase personal skills for students who needed
interventions in reading and mathematics

Collaborated with Title One and grade level teachers to pin-point direct needs of students who needed interventions in reading
and/or mathematics to create personalized instruction to increase academic performance

SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER LANSING, MI

TEACHER, 2016 - PRESENT

Implemented multiple lesson plans personally designed for each students individualized learning plan to increase academic
growth in mathematics, reading, study skills, and homework support

Built and maintained relationships with students quickly in order to establish a safe, learning environment within an hour session

Fluently taught multiple students at once in a one-on-one setting who ranged in academic levels, content areas, and age levels

WASHINGTON WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL HOLT, MI

TEACHER CERTIFICATION INTERNSHIP SIXTH GRADE (SEP 2015 DEC 2015)
Collaborated with mentor teacher and worked individually on mathematics and social studies lessons
Created and implemented all mathematic units using resources beyond the Connected Mathematics Program curriculum and
textbook
Developed and implemented unit and lesson plans for a 6th grade social studies, 6th grade mathematics classroom, and a 6th grade
mathematics enrichment program including ELL and LD students
Used interdisciplinary teaching, including areas of writing, science, and art to increase student engagement and to also include
ALL 76 learners
Instructed a total of 76 sixth grade students over three different classrooms, using differentiated teaching techniques to reach all
learners
Provided additional support to students after school with tutoring/homework help to increase students mathematic skills

EDUSTAFF SUBSTITUTE STAFFING EATON CO., MI & INGHAM CO., MI

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, 2015 - PRESENT

Implemented substitute teacher lesson plans efficiently to maintain stability within an unfamiliar classroom and students

Created a safe classroom environment quickly to ensure substantial amounts of learning within a short period of time

Instructed groups of students with proficiency by adapting to schedules, teaching styles, and expectations designed to fit within
a specific classroom

MARY MCGUIRE ELEMENTARY MOUNT PLEASANT, MI

PRE-STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE, 2013
Developed and implemented lesson plans for a 5th grade social studies and mathematics classroom
Managed a classroom of 28 students to create and maintain a successful learning environment

ALEXANDRA BRIGGS
13097 W State Rd. Grand Ledge, MI 48837 | abriggs323@gmail.com | (517) 282-8328

COLLABORATION

Collaborated with Title One, Second, Third, and Fifth Grade teachers to create intervention instruction to increase mathematic
and reading skills for 30+ students.

Implemented substitute teaching plans quickly and efficiently to maintain stability within an unfamiliar classroom and students

Participated in professional developments with staff members district wide to collaborate and create unit plans designed around
learning; including the CMP3 mathematics curriculum

Provided detailed information during IEP and Child Study team meetings to benefit and accommodate students with special needs

TECHNOLOGY

Utilized Autoskills to implement intervention learning groups to increase skills in mathematics and reading for 20+ Second,
Third, and Fifth grade students

Implemented full, personalized lesson plans designed within the SylvanSync iPad application

Formally assessed students using Plickers to increase classroom engagement and quick feedback

Created and implemented a technological mathematics enrichment unit plan that included presenting students work with Power
Point and Excel spreadsheets

Implemented FrontRow instruction to increase students specific mathematical skills and engagement

Familiar with the Go Math online component to deepen students knowledge of the mathematics being taught within the Go
Math curriculum

ORGANIZATION

Instructed multiple small-group instruction for 30+ students to personalize interventional instruction to increase each students
specific academic needs

Led multiple small group instruction of three students who ranged in age, grade, and academic levels all while catering to each
students specific academic needs (study skills, mathematics, reading, homework support)

Implemented substitute teacher lesson plans efficiently to maintain stability within an unfamiliar classroom and students

Instructed groups of students with proficiency by adapting to schedules, teaching styles, and expectations designed to fit within
a specific classroom

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY | MT PLEASANT, MI.
TEACHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT/CENTER FOR STUDENT SERVICES
STUDENT ASSISTANT, 2013 2015

Created and organized a multitude of staff and faculty projects to benefit the Teacher Education Department at Central Michigan
University

Executed decisions on how to handle student questions and concerns addressed towards Teacher Education

Organized and planned Faculty and Academic Administrative workshops

CAMP CENTRAL STEAM CAMP CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

COUNSELOR AND MENTOR OF 7/8TH GRADE CAMPERS, 2015

Led a multiple groups of 40+ 7/8th grade students through different sessions that encouraged science, technological,
engineering, art, and mathematical education

CHUCK E. CHEESE ENTERTAINMENT | LANSING, MI

LEAD CASHIER, 2009 2011

Trained and mentored cashiers to better the experiences of guests

Interacted with young children and parents to create an enjoyable experience for guests

ALEXANDRA BRIGGS
13097 W State Rd. Grand Ledge, MI 48837 | abriggs323@gmail.com | (517) 282-8328

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
OCT 2015
MAR 2015
NOV 2014
FEB 2014
MAR 2014
NOV 2013
MAR 2013

AMLE Association of Middle Level Education

MAMSE Michigan Association of Middle School Educators
AMLE Association of Middle Level Education
Kagen Cooperative Learning Workshop
MAMSE Michigan Association of Middle School Educators
AMLE Association of Middle Level Education
MAMSE Michigan Association of Middle School Educators

Columbus, OH
Lake Orion, MI
Nashville, TN
Mt. Pleasant, MI
Walled Lake, MI
Minneapolis, MN
Dearborn, MI

ORGANIZATIONS
COLLEGIATE MIDDLE LEVEL ASSOCIATION AT CMU
PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR (2013 2015)

Developed and utilized social media accounts; twitter, facebook, youtube

Collaborated with speakers, teachers, and principals to provide information for the organization
Promoted Middle Level Education by spreading awareness of the distinct needs and characteristics of young adolescents

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR (2014 2015)

Collaborated with principals, teachers, and secretaries of area schools to create volunteer opportunities for the organization
Coordinated with area schools to implement our membership into volunteering positions
Monitored volunteering opportunities and positions of our membership

CMU LEADERSHIP SAFARI

LEADERSHIP SAFARI CORE GUIDE (2014 2015)

Collaborated with team members to communicate and problem solve ideas to make the conference experience beneficial for all
2,000 participants

Provided dependable and consistent support for Safari Guides and Safari Participants

REFERENCES
EILEEN GIETZEN, TEACHING INTERNSHIP MENTOR
WASHINGTON WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL, HOLT, MI.
(517) 643-0160| egietzen@hpsk12.net
WALT SUTTERLIN, PRINCIPAL
WASHINGTON WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL, HOLT, MI
(517) 699-3437 | wsutterl@hpsk12.net
TIM YOUNG, UNIVERSITY COORDINATOR
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, MOUNT PLEASANT, MI
(517) 582-0023 | young3tl@cmich.edu
NORMA BAILEY, PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, MOUNT PLEASANT, MI
(989) 560-3952 | baile1nj@cmich.edu