Amanda D. Brown
EDUCATION
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI July 2011
Master of Arts in Educational Technology
3.61 G.P.A.
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI December 2009
Educational Technology Certificate Program
3.75 G.P.A.
Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI April 28, 2007
Bachelor of Arts
Major: English Minor: Psychology
Emphasis: Secondary Education
3.656 G.P.A.
Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI Winter 2002
Dual Enrollment Program
Early Childhood Development Course
4.0 G.P.A.
Calvin College Grand Rapids, MI Summer 2001
Entrada Scholars Summer Program
Communications, Art, and Science Course
4.0 G.P.A.
INSTRUCTIONAL/STUDENT MENTORING EXPERIENCES
Kentwood Public Schools Kentwood, MI Fall 2007-
English Language Arts Teacher, Valleywood Middle School
Calvin College Grand Rapids, MI Summers 2007-
Academic Coach, English 205
Mona Shores Public Schools Muskegon, MI Winter 2007
Student Teacher, Mona Shores Middle School
Mona Shores Public Schools Muskegon, MI Fall 2006
Teacher Assistant, Mona Shores Middle School
King Chávez Parks College Day Program Allendale, MI Winter 2003-2006
Student Leader, Grand Valley State University
Wedgwood Christian Services Grand Rapids, MI Summer 2005
Youth Treatment Specialist, Zondervan Home
EXCEL Program Allendale, MI Fall 2004
Mentor, Grand Valley State University
Assimilated incoming freshman…
~Academically:
Upward Bound Math and Science Program Allendale, MI Summer 2004 Tutor/Counselor for middle and high school age students, Grand Valley State University
VOLUNTEER/ CAMPUS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/ACTIVITIES
Valleywood Middle School Kentwood, MI Fall 2009-
English Language Arts Tutor
Students are provided the opportunity to stay an hour after school to gain additional individual attention and assistance to gain a better understanding of in class work on a weekly basis
Valleywood Middle School Kentwood, MI Winter 2009
Book Club Supervisor
Students chose a book to read and facilitated an in depth literary analysis and discuss of the books, in order to gain a greater understanding and appreciation for the written word across all genres
Revolution Christian Ministries Cascade, MI Fall 2008- Winter 2009
Crossover Ministry Assistant Teacher
Assisted the lead teacher facilitate activities and prayer to enhance the knowledge and enlightenment of adolescent students in spiritual realization and the interpretation of The Bible
Café 360 Assistant
Assisted with preparing Café Menu items, sanitizing the Café, managing the Café’s monetary transactions, and catering Café-sponsored special events and celebrations
Students Promoting Diversity & Leadership Allendale, MI Fall 2004-Winter 2005 GVSU Mentor
Helped acclimate incoming minority freshmen and/or transfer students into college life and aspire to take on active leadership positions on campus and within their community
Union High School Grand Rapids, MI Winter 2005
Grand Rapids Public School Tutor
Tutored an after school program for core academic subjects within the high school curriculum
Harrison Park Elementary Grand Rapids, MI Fall 2005
Grand Rapids’ HOSTS Program
Volunteered as reading mentor at Harrison Park Elementary for English and Spanish speaking students
Pre-College Initiative Chairperson Allendale, MI Fall 2005
GVSU National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Created and implemented a chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers into a surrounding area high school
Multicultural Teacher Education Cohort Allendale, MI Fall 2003-Winter 2004
GVSU Vice President
Created agendas for upcoming meetings, attended weekly executive board meetings, maintained a computerized up-to-date attendance, recorded and emailed meeting minutes when required, fulfilled all member requirements, and more
AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS/HONORS
GVSU’s Most Outstanding Student Teacher Award Winter 2007
Thomas M. Seykora Award for Outstanding Contribution Winter 2006
The Michigan Council of Teachers of English Member Fall 2006-
GVSU’s Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society Fall 2006-
GVSU’s Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society Fall 2006-
GRCC Harry J. Brown & Lucille B. Brown Scholarship Recipient Fall 2004
The Positive Black Women Scholarship Endowment Recipient Fall 2002- Winter 2003
Bert Price Endowment Scholarship Recipient Fall 2002- Winter 2007
Dean’s List Fall 2002- Winter 2007
REFERENCES
Arminda Westra
Principal
Valleywood Middle School
Kentwood Public Schools
1110 50th St. S.E.
Kentwood, MI 49508
(616) 538-7670
Brian Staggs
Assistant Director for Academic Development
Calvin College
Hiemenga Hall 319
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 526-6749
Bobby J. Springer
Associate Director
Office of Multicultural Affairs
Grand Valley State University
1240 Kirkhof Center
1 Campus Dr.
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 331-2177
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI July 2011
Master of Arts in Educational Technology
3.61 G.P.A.
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI December 2009
Educational Technology Certificate Program
3.75 G.P.A.
Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI April 28, 2007
Bachelor of Arts
Major: English Minor: Psychology
Emphasis: Secondary Education
3.656 G.P.A.
Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI Winter 2002
Dual Enrollment Program
Early Childhood Development Course
4.0 G.P.A.
Calvin College Grand Rapids, MI Summer 2001
Entrada Scholars Summer Program
Communications, Art, and Science Course
4.0 G.P.A.
INSTRUCTIONAL/STUDENT MENTORING EXPERIENCES
Kentwood Public Schools Kentwood, MI Fall 2007-
English Language Arts Teacher, Valleywood Middle School
Calvin College Grand Rapids, MI Summers 2007-
Academic Coach, English 205
- Scaffold High School Juniors and Seniors to acquire the skill necessary to make a successful transition and become strong collegiate academic scholars
- Tutor
- Mentor
- In-class supervision
Mona Shores Public Schools Muskegon, MI Winter 2007
Student Teacher, Mona Shores Middle School
- Developed and implemented lesson and unit plans
- Set up and instructed tutoring sessions with students
- Assisted with extra-curricular activities
- Attended Staff Development and Workshops
Mona Shores Public Schools Muskegon, MI Fall 2006
Teacher Assistant, Mona Shores Middle School
- Enhanced Classroom Management Skill
- Developed and implemented lesson and unit plans
- Tutored students- small groups and one-on-one
- Assisted with non-teaching duties, clerical
King Chávez Parks College Day Program Allendale, MI Winter 2003-2006
Student Leader, Grand Valley State University
- Developed relationships between GVSU and teachers/counselors within the surrounding area schools
- Facilitated a positive classroom environment with classroom management skills, sensitivity to individual student needs, and flexibility to adapt
- Educated middle and high school level students on the importance of a college education via handouts, tours, student panels, and hands on demonstrations
- Maintained a working inventory of each school visit electronically within the computer database
Wedgwood Christian Services Grand Rapids, MI Summer 2005
Youth Treatment Specialist, Zondervan Home
- Provided therapeutic care for the adolescent clients within the resident facility
- Received the appropriate training in order to actively engage in the participation, implementation, and evaluation of behavior management
- Served as positive and stable role model for clients
- Via training and strong faculty teamwork, maintained a safe environment for clients
- Provided religious guidance for clients
EXCEL Program Allendale, MI Fall 2004
Mentor, Grand Valley State University
Assimilated incoming freshman…
~Academically:
- Time management skills
- Collaborative group study
- Tutoring sessions, and
- Campus involvement opportunities
Upward Bound Math and Science Program Allendale, MI Summer 2004 Tutor/Counselor for middle and high school age students, Grand Valley State University
- Coordinated and manage group activities
- Chaperoned academic field trips in order to enhance the learning experience for students
- Tutored students in a variety of subject areas
- Advised students in personal academic dilemmas
VOLUNTEER/ CAMPUS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/ACTIVITIES
Valleywood Middle School Kentwood, MI Fall 2009-
English Language Arts Tutor
Students are provided the opportunity to stay an hour after school to gain additional individual attention and assistance to gain a better understanding of in class work on a weekly basis
Valleywood Middle School Kentwood, MI Winter 2009
Book Club Supervisor
Students chose a book to read and facilitated an in depth literary analysis and discuss of the books, in order to gain a greater understanding and appreciation for the written word across all genres
Revolution Christian Ministries Cascade, MI Fall 2008- Winter 2009
Crossover Ministry Assistant Teacher
Assisted the lead teacher facilitate activities and prayer to enhance the knowledge and enlightenment of adolescent students in spiritual realization and the interpretation of The Bible
Café 360 Assistant
Assisted with preparing Café Menu items, sanitizing the Café, managing the Café’s monetary transactions, and catering Café-sponsored special events and celebrations
Students Promoting Diversity & Leadership Allendale, MI Fall 2004-Winter 2005 GVSU Mentor
Helped acclimate incoming minority freshmen and/or transfer students into college life and aspire to take on active leadership positions on campus and within their community
Union High School Grand Rapids, MI Winter 2005
Grand Rapids Public School Tutor
Tutored an after school program for core academic subjects within the high school curriculum
Harrison Park Elementary Grand Rapids, MI Fall 2005
Grand Rapids’ HOSTS Program
Volunteered as reading mentor at Harrison Park Elementary for English and Spanish speaking students
Pre-College Initiative Chairperson Allendale, MI Fall 2005
GVSU National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Created and implemented a chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers into a surrounding area high school
Multicultural Teacher Education Cohort Allendale, MI Fall 2003-Winter 2004
GVSU Vice President
Created agendas for upcoming meetings, attended weekly executive board meetings, maintained a computerized up-to-date attendance, recorded and emailed meeting minutes when required, fulfilled all member requirements, and more
AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS/HONORS
GVSU’s Most Outstanding Student Teacher Award Winter 2007
Thomas M. Seykora Award for Outstanding Contribution Winter 2006
The Michigan Council of Teachers of English Member Fall 2006-
GVSU’s Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society Fall 2006-
GVSU’s Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society Fall 2006-
GRCC Harry J. Brown & Lucille B. Brown Scholarship Recipient Fall 2004
The Positive Black Women Scholarship Endowment Recipient Fall 2002- Winter 2003
Bert Price Endowment Scholarship Recipient Fall 2002- Winter 2007
Dean’s List Fall 2002- Winter 2007
REFERENCES
Arminda Westra
Principal
Valleywood Middle School
Kentwood Public Schools
1110 50th St. S.E.
Kentwood, MI 49508
(616) 538-7670
Brian Staggs
Assistant Director for Academic Development
Calvin College
Hiemenga Hall 319
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 526-6749
Bobby J. Springer
Associate Director
Office of Multicultural Affairs
Grand Valley State University
1240 Kirkhof Center
1 Campus Dr.
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 331-2177