Elaine

J. Woodall

Objective

1615 Michigan Blvd. Lincoln Park, MI 48146 (734) 679 6649

ewoodall@my.madonna.edu

To attain a position as a Secondary Education Mathematics Teacher, where I can utilize my skills in
differentiation, to plan engaging student-centered lessons in a positive classroom environment.

Education

Madonna University, Livonia, MI

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, 2014



Michigan Provisional Certificate in Secondary Education with EX and BD endorsements
(with a mathematics major and a speech communication minor)
Overall GPA: 3.96/4.0

Teaching Experience

St. Michael Elementary School, Livonia, MI

Feb. 2014 June 2014
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Substitute Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Tutor 5 Grade Mathematics and Science
Tutored individual students and small groups of students, co-taught and taught activities and lessons, and
substitute taught throughout the school. Aided in lesson planning and instructional decisions, while
monitoring student growth, through observation and analyzing student assessments. Formed cooperative
and supportive relationships with faculty members, students, and the students guardians in order to
promote student growth. Worked with students throughout the JetToy Engineering Unit and attended the
JetToy Competition at Cobo Hall, Detroit.

Student Teaching Experience

Holmes Middle School, Livonia, MI




Sept. 2014 Dec. 2014
Student Teacher 7th Grade Advanced Pre-Algebra and Math 7 Co-Taught Special Education Class
Planned and taught engaging lessons which aligned with Common Core Standards. The lessons used
activities to develop rigorous and original thought processes to construct mathematical reasoning through
student exploration. Used effective differentiation strategies to ensure student growth, and promoted
confidence, in students who struggled with a variety of learning, emotional, and developmental
disabilities.

Teaching Related Experience

Mercy High School, Farmington Hills, MI


Sept. 2013 Nov. 2013
Pre-student Teacher Algebra II/ Pre-Calculus (30-hour observation)
Planned and taught three lessons that used technology to explore real-world applications related to
systems of linear equations.


St. Michael Elementary School, Livonia, MI

Sept. 2012 Oct. 2012
Pre-student Teacher 8th Grade Algebra (5 Lessons)
Planned and taught five lessons that effectively incorporated literacy tools and strategies into lessons
involving linear graphs and equations.

Garden City Elementary 3-4 Campus, Garden City, MI

Sept. 2011 Oct. 2011
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Prestudent Teacher 3 and 4 Grade Special Education (15-hour observation)
Tutored a student with emotional impairment, in a self-contained special education classroom, until the
students transfer to another school that would better meet this students needs.

Ladywood High School, Livonia, MI





Jan. 2011 Feb. 2011
Prestudent Teacher Calculus (30-hour observation)
Wrote a case study that analyzed and evaluated the use and effectiveness of the assessment being used in
the Calculus class. Developed a project, which could be used as an alternative form of assessment as well.

Mercy High School, Farmington Hills, MI



Sept. 2010 Oct. 2010
Prestudent Teacher 9th Grade English and Yearbook (30-hour observation)
Planned a lesson, which led the students in an engaging discussion about the theme, setting, style, and
their personal opinions of The House on Mango Street.

Volunteer Experience

St. Michael Parish, Livonia, MI

Sept. 2012 May 2014
Vocation Committee Member

Planned and executed vocation events and programs for the school and parish.

Organized and participated in vocation talks (Grades K 8).

St. Michael Parish, Livonia, MI





Aug. 2012 May 2013
Youth Group Core Team Leader


Led small group discussions and activities.
Provided input on activity planning.

Loaves and Fishes, Enfield, CT





Sept. 2007 Aug. 2009
Volunteer (monthly)
Transported food and set-up soup kitchen.
Served and conversed with community members.

Sts. Cyril and Methodius School, Hartford, CT


Apr. 2009 June 2009
Teacher Assistant/Tutor
Conducted tutoring sessions for students (grades K 5).
Provided individual support for challenging students.



Holyoke Catholic High School, Chicopee, MA




Jan. 2009 June 2009
Tutor
Conducted tutoring sessions for an Algebra II student.
Used a holistic approach to build confidence in the student.


AmeriCare, St. Patricks Catholic Church Sponsorship, Enfield, CT
May 2008 & May 2009
Volunteer
Repaired houses of community members.
Ensured that efficient repairs were made to the liking of the recipient.

St. Elizabeth House, Hartford, CT




Sept. 2008 Dec. 2008
Volunteer at Transitional Living Program for High-Risk Adults
Prepared meals with staff and residents.
Served meals to residents.
Served meals in the soup kitchen to community members.

Gray House, Springfield, MA

Sept. Dec. 2007 & Sept. Dec. 2008
Tutor in a Community Education Support Program
Conducted GED tutoring sessions for a Spanish-speaking woman.
Conducted Citizenship tutoring sessions for a woman from Jamaica who successfully received her U.S.
Citizenship.
Conducted tutoring sessions for two women, from Burundi, Africa, in English as a second language.

Memberships

Detroit Area Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Member

Kappa Gamma Pi, National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society
Member

Professional Presentations

Woodall, E. (2014). The Harmonic Series in Mathematics and its Relation to Music Theory. Poster presented at
annual Madonna University Research Day, Livonia, MI.









Woodall, E. (2014). The Harmonic Series in Mathematics and its Relation to Music Theory. Poster Presented at
annual MASAL Conference, Rochester, MI.

References

Lisa Moody
Cooperating Teacher, Holmes Middle School, 16200 Newburgh Road, Livonia, MI (734) 744 2675 ext. 71037

Eric Stromberg
Principal, Holmes Middle School, 16200 Newburgh Road, Livonia, MI
(734) 744 2675 ext. 38106

Kathy McAdaragh-Hain










University Supervisor, Madonna University, Livonia, MI



(734) 788 3060