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- 1. LEANNE FALCONER 10300 PassenheimRd. Gaylord, MI 49735 USA 1-989-732-7610 falconerl732@gmail.com EDUCATION: Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Master of Arts in Education April, 2010 Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Bachelor of Arts April, 2003 Major: English Minor: Geography Emphasis: Secondary Education Dean’s List: Six Semesters Muskegon Community College Muskegon, MI Associates of Science and Arts April, 2000 General Education Dean’s List: Four Semesters EXPERIENCE: Gaylord Middle School November 2007--June 2011 Seventh-grade Language Arts Teacher Worked collaboratively to align instruction with the new core curriculum. Team-taught inclusion students. Accommodated instruction for advanced and struggling students. Northern Michigan Community College September 2007--December 2007 Instructed an English 111 basic writing class. Taught narrative, illustrative, and comparison writing. Gaylord High School August 2006--November 2007 High School English and Literature Teacher—Grades 9-10 • Created thematic units combining classic and contemporary literature. • Taught expository, research, and narrative writing. High School Communications Teacher—Grade 11 • Taught students to confidently create and present formal speeches. • Helped students develop interpersonal communication skills. Harrison Middle School August 2005--June 2006 Seventh-grade Language Arts Teacher • Used teaming to teach classroom curriculum. • Used Six Traits of Effective Writing. • Used multiple intelligences and differentiated instruction to accommodate various learning styles. Seventh-grade Social Studies Teacher • Helped students connect basic economic skills with their relevance in our market economy. • Taught students physical and social geography skills, focusing on the Eastern Hemisphere. Walker Charter Academy August 2003--June 2005 Seventh-grade Language Arts Teacher • Developed and presented lessons in a block schedule. • Used literature circles, reading workshops, and writing workshops. • Incorporated social skills and manners into the daily classroom routine. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- 2. Long-term substitute teachingat Shelby Middle School April 2003--June 2003 Student assisting and student teaching at Hart High School and Shelby Middle School September 2002--April 2003 • Worked with ESL and inclusion students. Inside Out AAU Club Volleyball Coach March 2001--June 2001 Montague Area Public Schools “Circle of Friends” Facilitator 1997--1998 • Led group sessions to help socially-impaired, elementary-age students learn to interact with others. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: • Member of curriculum development team (2007-2011) • Action researcher exploring the connection between explicit behavioral instruction and academic outcomes • Presenter at 2006 MCTE “Do You Believe in Magic?” conference • Language Arts textbook committee chairperson • Mentor teacher HONORS: • 4.0 GPA at Spring Arbor University • Dean’s List at Grand Valley State University (GPA: 3.97) • Winner of Distinguished Scholarship Award, Grand Valley State University • NJCAA Distinguished Academic All-American • Western Collegiate Conference Academic All-Conference, All-State • Graduated third in class standing at Montague High School INTERESTS: Playing volleyball, piano, reading, writing, kayaking, making jewelry, and skiing. REFERENCES: Jerry Belanger, Gaylord Middle School—Building Principal E-mail: belangerj@gaylord.k12.mi.us Work: 1-989-731-0848 Cell: 1-989-350-8644 Cheryl Wojtas, Gaylord Community Schools—Superintendent E-mail: wojtasc@gaylord.k12.mi.us Work: 1-989-705-3080 Cell: 1-989-350-5838 Dr. Jill VanAntwerp, Grand Valley State University—Associate Professor of English, Emerita E-mail: vanantwj@gvsu.edu Phone: 1-231-873-7694 Beth Hinkson, Gaylord Middle School—Special Education/Inclusion Teacher E-mail: hinksonb@gaylord.k12.mi.us Phone: 1-616-283-6169