JANELL LEWIS
Certified: Social Studies (RX) & Sociology, Major: History
16789 Chandler Rd - East Lansing, MI 48823 - Janell.lew@gmail.com
248-766-8639
Web Portfolio: http://janell.carbonmade.com/
Career Objective: To obtain a secondary teaching position in Social Studies or Sociology and
establish a positive learning environment for my students. I would like the opportunity to work with
students outside the classroom in extracurricular activities and sports.
Education:
Michigan State University
Teaching Certification Internship, August 2007-April 2008
12 Graduate Credits in Teaching and Curriculum
Bachelor of Arts, May 2007
Major: History
Minor: Sociology
Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Credentials:
Social Studies RX and Sociology Endorsement
Certified to teach Social Studies and Sociology, Grades 6-12
Adult, Child, Infant CPR, and first aid certified
Teaching Experience:
Dewitt Public Schools
DeWitt Junior High, Secondary Internship, August 2007-April 2008
 Performed all professional responsibilities for the seventh and the eighth grades including
lesson planning, organizing, assessment procedures, parent communication, staff
communication, administrative communication, discipline, and parent-teacher conferences.
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 Individually taught and planned lessons in 7 grade Social Studies Eastern Hemisphere and 8
grade United States History
 Participated in co-teaching and collaborating with mentor teacher to develop curriculum,
content, classroom expectations within our classroom.
 Served and contributed on the extracurricular activities committee for professional development
Lansing Public Schools
Sexton High School, History and Sociology Field Placement, March 2007-April 2007
 Helped co-teacher with responsibilities such as grading, organizing, and lesson planning
 Independently taught lessons in United States History and Sociology for a diverse group of
students grades 10-12.
 Assisted in tutoring students to help understanding of content area
Gardener Middle School, Seventh Grade Field Placement, August 2006-February 2007
 Prepared and taught lessons to Seventh Grade Eastern Hemisphere Social Studies Classrooms
 Assisted in tutoring students to increase understanding in content area
 Helped Co-Teacher with teaching responsibilities such as grading, lesson planning, and
organization.
Related Work Experience:
Ingham County ISD
Substitute teacher at Dewitt Junior High School, January 2008-Present
 Teach and build upon mentor teachers plans, individually establish respect and build upon
content level in my mentor teachers classroom.
Professional Development:

Michigan Council for the Social Studies Conference 2007 & 2008
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Extracurricular Activities committee member, DeWitt Junior High
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Organized and started Boys Dodge ball Intramural
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Curriculum development with Social Studies department, DeWitt Junior High
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The Urban Experience, Special Needs conference, 2008
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Technology Conference, Michigan State University 2008
Community Involvement:
 Community Service at Volunteers of America Soup Kitchen in Lansing, Michigan
 Independentely organized and ran boys dodge ball intramural at Dewitt Junior High School
 Activity planner and child care for various families in Rochester Hills, MI 1999-2005
Technological Experience:
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United Steaming training, 2007
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MS Office Suite
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Smart Board Training, 2007
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Adobe Page Creator Training, 2007
Interests:
Interested in coaching cheer leading, cross country, and track
Two time State Championship Cheer leading Team, 2002 & 2003, Rochester High School
Extracurricular interests in clubs and organizations especially sports and student government
References:
Linda Ecklund, Co-Teacher
DeWitt Junior High School
(517) 668-3287-Work
(989) 227-9108-Home
ecklund@dewitt.edzone.net
Mark Kissling, Field Instructor
Michigan State University
517-324-7141-Home
kisslin1@msu.edu
Avner Segall, Professor
Teacher Education Instructor
Michigan State University
(517) 432-4874-Office Phone
Avner@msu.edu
Rebecca McKelvey
Secretary at St. Anastasia
Troy, Michigan
mckelvey3307@sbcglobal.net
Erin Bader
Dewitt Junior High School Colleuge
(517) 668-3261
bader@dewitt.edzone.net