J E N N I F E R L.

V A N D E R S L I K
10807 CRAWFORD LAKE TRAIL CEDAR SPRINGS, MI 49319 (616) 433-8111 JENNIFER.VANDERSLIK@AQUINAS.EDU

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a student teaching position in English or speech at the secondary level

CERTIFICATION
Michigan Secondary Provisional Teaching Certificate May 2013 English (BA) Grades 6-12 Speech (BD) Grades 6-12

EDUCATION
Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Michigan May 2013 Bachelor of Arts Degree Major: English Minor: Communications GPA 3.96 Deans List Montcalm Community College, Sidney, Michigan May 2008 Associates Degree in Liberal Studies GPA 3.93 Presidents List

FIELD EXPERIENCE
Crossroads Middle School, Grand Rapids, Michigan March 2012-April 2012 Worked one-on-one with an eighth grade student during the reading clinic Taught and reinforced the use of strategies to read for content Prepared lesson plans based upon student reading level and interests Assessed student progress and completed progress reports Cedar Springs Middle School, Cedar Springs, Michigan October 2008-November 2008 Observed and assisted in an eighth grade reading and writing classroom Attended and contributed to departmental lesson planning meetings Taught mini-lessons and monitored corresponding activities Worked in small groups with struggling students

WORK EXPERIENCE
Montcalm Community College, Sidney, Michigan - August 2011 Present HelpMe Tutor Assessed student needs to provide resources and access to subject-specific tutors Assisted students with non-subject-specific skills Aided students in the successful navigation of college life and courses Answered questions regarding all aspects of college operations and procedures Supplemental Instruction Leader (SIL) Mentor Assisted in training new and returning SILs Assisted with questions, concerns, and encouragement for SILs Maintained close working relationships with SILs, SIL supervisors, course instructors, and the Student Success Coordinator Regularly evaluated SIL performance and offered suggestions for improvement

Jennifer VanderSlik Page 2 Student Success Center Lab Assistant Proctored tests Answered and directed calls and emails Registered students for Testing Center use Scheduled appointments for multiple counselors English Tutor Met with students in one-on-one and small group settings Aided students with the writing and editing process Assisted students with MLA and APA formatting guidelines Supplemental Instruction Leader (SIL) Aided in the creation and implementation of the SIL program Attended and participated in developmental and freshman level English courses as a model student Prepared and delivered supplemental lessons based upon course content Answered student questions regarding the course, subject matter, and college operations Offered continual encouragement to students Administered program surveys at regular intervals Maintained close working relationships with students, course instructors, and the Student Success Coordinator Assisted in the development of an online SIL program for web-based classes Montcalm Community College, Sidney, Michigan - January 2008 - May 2008 English Department Work-Study Assisted instructors entering grades on Blackboard Answered student questions Confirmed receipt of assignments submitted electronically Created instructional handouts Assisted instructors to correct and comment on assignments

ACADEMIC HONORS & ACTIVITIES

Published in The Sampler XXIV Aquinas College Resourceful Women's Conference Second Place Aquinas College Hruby Scholarship Recipient Aquinas College Elderkin Family Scholarship Recipient Aquinas College Lambda Iota Tau Alpha Sigma Lambda Michigan Regional Alumni Association (Phi Theta Kappa) Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERING

"The Great Write Night" Leader - Baldwin Heights Elementary High School Technology Camp Presenter - Montcalm Community College Student Leader - Montcalm Community College Flat River Community Players Member - Greenville, MI Community Leader - America Online