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Jarrah Zoss
51182 Blue Spruce Macomb, MI 48042
(C) 586-610-0212, zossjaz@gmail.com
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a teaching position at an elementary or middle school where, teachers are to create an environment
for students to thrive. Which will then be shared with other teachers to help create a successful environment for
students.
EDUCATION
Oakland University, Rochester Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, GPA
Endorsements:
CPR and First Aid Certification
December 2016
3.16
Language Arts and Science
October 2016
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
I will strive to create a classroom community where students feel comfortable and at home as soon as
they walk in the door. I believe that in order to create this type of environment, the students need to come first
and the teachers role is to guide them along the way. Students will explore subject contents through real world
experiences and critical thinking. They will also be to encouraged to do so by, staying positive and helping
others during the learning process. I believe my classroom should be an encouraging, growth mindset and an
overall safe environment where all students are treated with respect and integrity.
STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Norup International, Oak Park, MI
September-December 2016
Fifth Grade
Created and taught lesson plans for Math, Reading, Writing, and Science that aligned with common core
standards and district standards
Collaborated with other 5th grade teachers about lesson plans
Reflected on teaching to check for understanding during and after the lesson was taught
Revised teaching
Created formative and summative assessment compared to standards based rubrics
Established and enforced different classroom management techniques
o Attention getters
o Changing seating
o Redirection
Communicated with parents through email, one-to-one contact
Used differentiated methods of instruction to teach Reading, Writing and Math 5 days a week
Scored assessments and entered the grade on Skyward
Connected with students to better understand learning styles
Assisted with reading intervention strategies with small group and one-on-one
Stadium Drive Elementary, Lake Orion, MI
September-November 2015
Second Grade
Created lesson plans for Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies
Collaborated with other teachers about lesson planning
Evaluated teaching to check for understanding
Used formative and summative assessment to check for students understanding
Created and enforced classroom techniques
Jarrah Zoss
51182 Blue Spruce Macomb, MI 48042
(C) 586-610-0212, zossjaz@gmail.com
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o Attention getters
o Changing seating
Communicated with parents through email, one-to-one contact and newsletters
Created meaningful interaction with students, parents, teachers, and other school personnel
Used differentiated methods of instruction to Teach core subjects 5 days a week
TEACHING EXPERINCE
Baldwin Center Camp Phoenix, Pontiac, MI
Fifth and Sixth grade
Assisted teachers and camp counselors with lessons
Taught a lesson on the Sleeping Bear Dunes
Guided students through a visual thinking activity; See, Think, Wonder
Made connections with students
May-July 2015
January-April 2014
Jarrah Zoss
51182 Blue Spruce Macomb, MI 48042
(C) 586-610-0212, zossjaz@gmail.com
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Moderated a situation between two students who were not getting along
o Guided them to come to an agreement of what they should do to fix the problem
Graham Elementary, Avondale, MI
Fourth grade field placement
Evaluated projects for states using a rubric
Read and asked questions about a class book
Taught students who were absent with a math lesson
Mentored a student who was upset
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