N atalie B urrow

1215 Woodgate Dr. ! Carmel, IN 46033 Phone: (317)-460-1326 ! E-Mail: natalie.burrow1@gmail.com

Professional Objective
To obtain a high school teaching position where I can enrich students academic experience and prepare them for success in their post-high school lives.

Education
Hope College, Holland, MI Bachelor of Arts: English, Minor in History Michigan Secondary Provisional Certificate with endorsements in English and History, grades 6-12. Honors: Distinguished Scholar Award Scholarship, Deans List, Heart and Soul Award (Michigan Campus Compact 2013-2014). Graduation May 2014 GPA: 3.73/4.0

Teaching/Studying Abroad
Liverpool-Hope University Liverpool, UK June 2013

Observed and taught middle to high school students at Caulderstones School for one month.

Student Teaching
Hamilton High School Hamilton, MI English 10B Taught sophomore level English class (Units covered: Huckleberry Finn, The Crucible, Research paper) Individually tutored and differentiated for ESL student. Experience grading and assessing through a Common Core Standards Based Grading system. Spring 2014

Hope College Field Placements

West Ottawa High School Holland, MI Fall 2013

Aided in Sophomore World History class and helped lead activities and a few lessons. Fall 2013

Holland Christian Middle School Holland, MI -

Taught two to three of my own lessons and mini-lessons for seventh grade English Language Arts classroom. Spring 2013

Holland High School Holland, MI -

Taught two to three of my own lessons and mini-lessons for sophomore level American Lit class and senior Creative Writing. Fall 2011

Wavecrest Career Academy Holland, MI Tutored two high school girls in E2020 (on-line English class) once a week.

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Aided in an English classroom for one hour once a week helping students formulate ideas for papers, stay on task, and write journals for class Spring 2011

Zeeland Public Schools (Early Childhood Center) Zeeland, MI -

Observed in a Kindergarten classroom Aided teacher in classroom management such as preparing take-home handouts, setting up activities, taking class from room to room, checking spelling, reading with students, and checking math worksheets.

Additional Work Experience Hope College Residential Life

Resident Assistant
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Fall 2011-Spring 2013

Planned programs for 24 residents in freshman dorm (Mocktails Alcohol Awareness Event, all-hall competition, trip to apple orchards, etc.) Designed and constructed monthly educational bulletin boards posted in Residential Hall Assisted first year students with acclamation to college life including helping them learn how to get involved in campus activities. Enforced college policies in the Residential Hall and Cottage living

Program Assistant- Training

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Fall 2013- Spring 2014

Observed and surveyed Resident Assistants during fall RA training to help Hope Colleges Residential Life improve the training process. Created multiple videos to be used before, during, and after fall training. Presented survey results to Residential Life leaders. Assisted in planning Academic Year Training and Winter Rejuvenation.

Conner Prairie Interactive History Park

Education Internship
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Summer 2012

Planned Common Core lesson plans for grades K-8 covering Science standards and History lessons. Facilitated with school field trips through May and June Created packet for Native American history unit for grades 6-8.

Woodgate Swim Club

Head Swim Coach
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June 2011- July 2011

Lead practices, designed line up, mentored and taught 100 young neighborhood swimmers (ages 4-14) for summer swim program.

Campus Involvement
Hope College Dance Marathon (West Ottawa Dance Marathon) Designated Group Representative sophomore year for my Residential Hall. Encouraged and led 80 dancers to register and raise money. Began a marathon at West Ottawa High School with their school NHS Doubled fundraising total from previous year and number of participants