1. Deborah L. Brewbaker
1881 Zimmer Rd. Williamston, MI 48895
248-219-7703
bonnerd1@msu.edu
http://bonnerdeborah.wordpress.com/
https://deborahbrewbaker.edublogs.org/
Objective: To obtain a full time position within the field of secondary education in the Lansing, Michigan area.
Michigan State University, Master of Arts in Curriculum and Teaching, East Lansing,MI May 2010
 Conducted research on the Michigan Merit Curriculum
 Analyzed motivating factors in student learning
 Shared goals for the future of Career and Technical Education programs in public schools
 Evaluated how to improve assessments at the secondary level
Michigan State University, Bachelor of Science, Agriscience, EastLansing,MI May 2008
 Professional Teaching Certificate: Secondary Education
 Highly qualified certifications: Agriscience, Vocational Agriscience, English (HX, VA, BA)
 MSU Study Abroad,(Sustainable Food, Environment and Social Systems) Summer 2006
Australia and New Zealand
Teaching Experience:
English iEducator, Michigan Virtual University, Lansing,MI July 2015-Present
 Taught English Literature, Film Studies, & Study/Employability Skills to high schoolstudents
 Planned, organized an existing instructional program aligned to state standards using Blackboard
 Provided student with quality, individual feedback on all assignments and assessments
 Communicated with students,schoolmentors, administrators, and parents
 Participated in professionaldevelopment opportunities such as MACUL conference, weekly webinar series, and
maintained an edublog bi-monthly
 Aligned online curriculum to meet English Language Arts Literacy Standards
 Utilized ‘Best Practices’ rubric for Blended Learning also used by the state of Rhode Island
 Awarded, ‘Most Motivated English Teacher,’ for the 2015-2016 School Year
Substitute Teacher, Ingham,Eaton, Livingston,and Oakland Counties Sept. 2009-Sept.2015
 Followed regular teacher’s lesson plans to ensure learning on a short term & long term basis
 Managed a diverse group of students in elementary, middle and high schoolclassrooms
Homebound Teacher, Williamston High School,Williamston,MI Jan. 2015-March 2015
 Transported completed assignments and materials from the schoolprior to each homebound tutoring session
 Provided tutoring services to the homebound student
 Proctored all final exams and othermajor tests as requested by the classroom teacher
Biotechnology & Environmental Science Instructor, Oakland Schools Technical Campus Southwest Sept. 2011-July 2013
 Facilitated student learning through a variety of instructional techniques including planning field trips, hands on animal
science/greenhouse program & student volunteeropportunities
 Maintained communications related to academic progress,with students,parents and sending schools
 Inputted data in multiple data tracking systems to ensure accurate record keeping
English Academic Instructor, Oakland Opportunity Academy Feb. 2010-Nov 2011
 Taught English language arts and science to at-risk students
 Participated in the creation of a new alternative high school
 Utilized technology through the E2020 online integrated learning systems and net support
Literacy Consultant/Youth Specialist/Zoology Teacher, Eaton County Youth Facility, Charlotte,MI June 2009-Oct. 2011
 Conducted pre and post reading assessments
 Helped students improve oral reading skills, reading comprehension and writing skills

2.  Corrected and monitored student behaviorboth positive and negative
 Tutored students individually in writing & reading
 Taught animal science/zoology to at-risk students
Agriscience/English Student Teacher, Charlotte High School, Charlotte,MI Sept. 2008- May 2009
 Taught animal science, plant science, greenhouse management, landscape,aquaculture,
hydroponics, wildlife and natural resources and English to a diversity of students
 Raised 100 chickens from beginning to end of their life cycle
 Led FFA leadership activities
Agriculture Industry Experience:
Earthborn Food Sales Demonstrator/Specialist, Midwestern Pet Food Inc. April 2014-July 2016
 Greeted Tractor Supply Co, Family Farm & Home, Soldans’s Pet Supplies customers and inquired about their pets’diet
 Educated customers in basic animal nutrition so they can make informed decisions about their pets’ diet
 Set up company’s marketing display of products & promotional items
Working Student, Stapleton Farm, Leslie,MI May 2009-Sept.2009
 Fed, groomed, exercised and turned out horses for a dressage trainer
 Assisted trainer in show preparation, dragging arena and organizing equipment
Sales Associate, Tractor Supply Company, Williamston,MI May 2007-May 2009
 Greeted customers and assisted with finding agricultural products
 Operated cash register and stocked merchandise
Camp Counselor, Riding Instructor, Stable Assistant, Lochearn Camp for Girls, PostMills, VT June 2006-Aug 2006
 Instructed novice English/Hunt Seat riding discipline group lessons daily
 Assisted with camp activities and managed stables
 Organized two horse shows
Camp Counselor, Riding Instructor, Black River Farm and Ranch, Croswell,MI Summer 2004-Summer 2005
 Planned & instructed beginner-advanced Western group riding lessons daily
 Assisted,coordinated,and executed activities, including horse shows while guiding campers in personalgrowth and
daily living skills
 Supported the daily care & management of seventy-five schoolhorses
Community Service and Leadership:
Advisory Committee Member of Agriscience & Environmental Studies/FFA Contest Judge/Chair June 2011-Present
Oakland Schools Technical Campus Southwest
 Participated in bi-yearly meetings in Oakland County
 Communicated with program instructor about guest speakers,community service projects, field trips, FFA and
agricultural science & natural resources curriculum
 Judged/proctored State,Regional, & District Career Development Public Speaking Contests
FFA Advisor, Oakland Schools Technical Campus Southwest Oct. 2011-July 2013
 Participated in leadership conferences/conventions with 11th & 12th grade students
 Guided and determined chapterofficers
 Planned community service and social events throughout the year
 Prepared students forcareer development activities & agriculture skills contests
MSU Dressage Club & MSU Dressage Team, EastLansing,MI Fall 2006-Fall 2008
 Charter member and creator of the MSU Intercollegiate Dressage Team
 Participated in social activities, fundraising, community service and attended riding clinics
Event Coordinator, MSU Student Michigan Education Association, EastLansing, MI Fall 2004-Spring 2006
 Oversaw community service opportunities,professional development events,and guest speakers
 Tutored children 6 to 13 years of age at East Lansing’s Public Library
 Participated in MEA professionaldevelopment conferences