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
Extracurricular Activities committee member, DeWitt Junior High
Organized and started Boys Dodge ball Intramural
Curriculum development with Social Studies department, DeWitt Junior High
The Urban Experience, Special Needs conference, 2008
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:
United Steaming training, 2007
MS Office Suite
Smart Board Training, 2007
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
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