JANEL L. RUTZEN
rutzenja@msu.edu
600 Albert Ave. Apt #312
East Lansing, MI 48824
(989) 860 2306
600 Albert Ave. Apt #312
East Lansing, MI 48824
(989) 860 2306
Objective:
To obtain a position as a teacher intern in an elementary classroom
in the Lansing area.
Education:
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, May, 2011
Major: Elementary Education
Teaching Major: Mathematics
Pre-Internship
Field Experience: Cumberland Elementary School, Lansing, Michigan
September, 2010 - April, 2011, Grade Level: Kindergarten
• planned and taught hands-on lessons in science for classroom of
24 students
• planned and taught interactive social studies lesson incorporating
technology for classroom of 24 students
• demonstrated effective classroom management skills while
assisting teacher with the classroom's daily routine
Sycamore Elementary School, Holt, Michigan
May, 2010 - June, 2010, Grade Level: 3rd
• observed classroom activities and management techniques
• worked with small groups of students in the areas of literacy
• worked one on one with a challenged student, improving literacy,
and comprehension
• successfully completed literacy assessments with students
Willow Elementary School, Lansing, Michigan
January, 2010 - May, 2010, Grade Level: Kindergarten
• observed classroom activities and management techniques
• assisted teacher with classroom activities and lessons
Teaching-related
Experience:
Vice President of Alumni Engagement
Student Alumni Foundation, East Lansing, Michigan
January, 2009 - Present
• oversee 30 student interns, serving as a leader and responsible
for leadership development
• serve as liaison between student interns and the MSU Alumni
Association
• coordinated and implemented "March Is Reading Month" for
Sparty the mascot to visit over 20 elementary schools
On-Site Coordinator
LeaderShape Institute, East Lansing, Michigan
May, 2009 - Present
• responsible for all leadership development activities
• oversaw 50 student leaders, and assisted in their leadership
development and discovery
Other Work
Experience:
Michigan State University Alumni Association, East Lansing, Michigan,
PR and Media Relations Intern, August, 2009 - Present
Wharton Center for Performing Arts, East Lansing, Michigan,
Usher, May, 2008 - Present
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, South Complex
Receptionist, April, 2008 - August, 2009
Dow Corning Corporation, Auburn, Michigan, SFM Quality
Assurance Co-Op, August, 2006 - August, 2007
Professional
Development:
Technology:
Honors and
Achievements:
CASE ASAP National Conference, Kansas City, KS, August, 2010
CASE ASAP District Conference, Bloomington, IN, February, 2010
CASE ASAP National Conference, Baltimore, MD, August, 2009
CASE ASAP District Conference, Cincinnati, OH, February, 2009
CASE ASAP National Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, August, 2009
LeaderShape Institute, East Lansing, MI, May 2009
CASE ASAP District Conference, East Lansing, MI, February, 2008
Leadership Advantage, East Lansing, MI, August 2007
Proficient in:
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Dreamweaver
• Microsoft Office: Access, Excel, Power Point, Word
• Prezi
MSU Alumni Association Board of Directors Advisory Council
Communications Chair, September 2010
Bunny Hodas Leadership Award, May, 2010
Student Alumni Foundation Outstanding Dedication Award, May,
2010
Dean’s List, Michigan State University, Fall, 2009
Dean's List, Michigan State University, Fall, 2008
Student Alumni Foundation Sparty Escort, 2008 - Present
Academic Scholar, Michigan State University, 2007- Present
Student Alumni Foundation Spartan Ambassador, 2007 - Present
Interests:
Dancing, Music, Reading, Swimming, Travel
Professional and Personal Goals for the Internship Year
As a teacher, I strive to provide a quality education for all students. I hope to
instill a passion for learning in my students, and to create a positive classroom
culture. I hope to develop my students into leaders, in and out of the classroom.
My classroom will be conductive to learning, and will utilize technology in every
day lessons. I will use my strong communication skills to communicate with
student parents, striving to involve them in their students learning, and with
classroom and school activities. As a teacher I feel my interpersonal skills will
allow me to successfully work as a leader in the classroom, team member, and
individual contributor of the school and district. I will successfully achieve
personal objectives by effectively managing my time in the classroom, and
applying my creative thinking to complete lesson plans. I have a strong passion
in utilizing technology in the classroom, as well as mathematics. I also uphold a
strong passion for arts and culture, and will strive to include arts and creativity in
lessons. I hope to work in upper elementary, between 3rd and 5th grade. I am
an upbeat, outgoing senior with strong analytical, organizational, and
communication skills.