Mindy D.

Dyke
4319 Heritage Dr., Hudsonville, MI 49426
Tel: (616) 889-4845
mindydyke1@gmail.com
http://mindydykeportfolio.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE:
To obtain employment as an elementary teacher in order to apply skills and techniques learned through prior experiences with
the goal of enriching and influencing the lives of children.
EDUCATION:
2013-Present

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI
Masters in Elementary Education, pursuing a ZS Endorsement.

2007-2012

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI
Bachelor of Sciences
Major: Integrated Sciences
Minor: Elementary Education
Graduated: Spring 2012 with a Michigan teaching certification.

CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE:
August 2014-Present
Full Day Preschool Teacher (4 year old) Hudsonville Early Childhood Center, Hudsonville Public Schools
Director: Rebecca VanSomeren (listed under references)
I am responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program for young children that
complies with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures. I talk with parents about behavioral ups and downs. I
develop activities to stimulate childrens hands-on learning through literacy and early education. I nurture children,
provides meals, crafts, and instruction, and ensures students are clean and kept safe.
September 2012-June 2014
Title One Reading Paraprofessional Dutton Elementary, Caledonia Community Schools
Supervisor: Tammy Miller (listed under references)
As a reading paraprofessional, I work with reading specialists and teachers to assist struggling readers. This
role includes implementing lessons and instructing students in ways to improve their reading proficiency. An
essential part of this role was communicating successes and concerns with teachers and literacy staff.
Summer 2013, 2014 & 2015
Summer School Teacher (1st grade) Caledonia Community Schools
I taught and developed differentiated lessons in reading and writing in accordance with state standards. I
performed all responsibilities as lead teacher, including instruction, classroom management, assessment, lesson
planning and record keeping. I collaborated with colleagues and paraprofessionals.
January 2012-April 2012
Student Teacher Dutton Elementary, Caledonia Community Schools
Cooperative Teacher: Suellen Claflin (listed under references)
As a student teacher I was able to fully run a classroom and all associated tasks. This included but was not
limited to: working with children at various learning levels, working with LD and CI students, preparing indepth unit plans on thematic subjects, and constant communication with parents, colleagues, and students. I
was able to involve techniques of differentiation, progress monitoring, and blooms taxonomy, among others.
Outside the classroom, I was involved with professional development, regular faculty meetings, and the
reading committee.
September 2011-December 2011
Teacher Assistant West Elementary School, Wyoming Public Schools
Cooperative Teacher: Lisa Beach

Through my teacher assisting experience I gained an ability to manage a classroom, work with struggling
students and put together successful lessons. I led classroom discussions, small group activities and one-on-one
tutoring sessions.

August 2010-June 2011

Teacher Aide/Tutor Evergreen Elementary School, Allendale Public Schools
Cooperative Teacher: Lindsay Filcik
I was involved with small group activities and tutored students individually. Through this, I learned classroom
management skills and helped the teacher prepare for her lessons by making copies and gathering supplies.
Summer (2008, 2009, 2010)
Teacher Aide Appletree Christian Learning Center
Supervisor: Amanda Wemple
I worked primarily as a teacher aid. My duties included: caring for children, managing the classroom,
curriculum planning, and interaction with parents. At Appletree, I learned a lot of intangible skills that I will
bring with me as I enter my career as a full time teacher.
TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE:
December 2012-Present
Academic Tutor
I formulate lessons that help a student enrich specific needs in reading, writing and math.
Spring (2014, 2013)
Girls on the Run Coach Dutton Elementary
I partner with coaches to teach girls life lessons and running activities.
Spring 2014
Coordinator of a STEM math/science night Dutton Elementary
I organized an enjoyable family math and science night for all our Dutton families to enjoy. I recruited
volunteers and gathered all STEM materials for the stations.
January 2012-Present
Substitute Teacher PESG
I teach planned lessons and enact classroom management within multiple grade levels.
August 2007-Present
Large Group Childrens Ministries Leader Fair Haven Ministries
My role is to teach the lessons in front of the large group of children at my church. I guide the children through
the lesson for the day and then send them off to small groups for further discussion.
Summer (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013 & 2014)
Vacation Bible School Teacher Fair Haven Ministries
I led a group of children through all of the vacation bible school activities for the week. This involved reading
time, games, crafts, and singing songs.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
July 2006-Present
Waitress/Trainer Uccellos Ristorante and Sports Lounge
Supervisor: Dan Bauman
I am currently a waitress and server trainer at Uccellos Ristorante. At Uccellos, I have learned to multitask, pay
attention to detail, interact with a wide range of customers, and manage my time efficiently. I have worked my
way up to a trainer level where I teach the incoming servers about all aspects of the business.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS
My favorite hobby is spending time with friends and family. In my spare time, I enjoy watching movies, reading, and listening
to music. I like to watch all sorts of movies, and consider myself a movie guru. I also like to watch baseball and cheer on the
Detroit Tigers.

REFERENCES
Rebecca VanSomeren (Director, Hudsonville Early Childhood Center)
5535 School St., Hudsonville, MI 49426
rvansome@hpseagles.net
Tel: 616-797-0842 ext. 19990
Shawn Veitch (Principal, Dutton Elementary)
3820 68th Street, SE, Caledonia, MI 49316
veitchs@calschools.org
Tel: 616-698-8982
Tammy Miller (Reading Intervention Specialist/LD Resource Room Teacher, Dutton Elementary)
3862 Josie Lane Middleville, MI 49333
millert@calschools.org
Tel: 269-509-1704
Suellen Claflin (Teacher, Dutton Elementary)
3820 68th St SE Caledonia, MI 49316
claflins@calschools.org
Tel: 616-485-5554