Lindsay

Ford
22352 Provincial ~ Woodhaven, MI 48183

(734) 837-2122 ~ lindsayf01@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Alma College - Alma, Michigan
Bachelors of Arts, April 2016
GPA: 3.75
University of Michigan Dearborn - Dearborn, Michigan
September 2011 May 2012

Major: Elementary Education

Minor: Early Childhood (ZS)

TEACHING DEVELOPMENT
North Elementary Ithaca, MI
4th Grade: Supervising Teacher Melanie Bush
January 2016 April 2016
Prepared and conducted all lessons throughout the day
Adapted lessons based on formative and summative assessments used in the classroom
Incorporated lessons that include the use of technology
Created and implemented a self study concerning the use of technology in a classroom
Observed and taught fulltime for 16 weeks
Breckenridge Elementary Breckenridge, MI
September 2015 December 2015
1st Grade: Supervising Teacher Gaynor McKenzie
Worked individually with struggling students in reading and writing
Planned and taught 3 lessons including large group and small group activities
Completed 30 hours of observation
North Elementary Ithaca, MI
September 2014 December 2014
4th Grade: Supervising Teacher Melanie Bush
Aided struggling students in reading, writing, mathematics, and science
Researched, created, and taught a Social Studies lesson to a classroom of 25 students
Designed an educational display in order to enhance student learning
Observed over 40 hours of everyday classroom techniques, instruction, and teaching methods
Hillcrest Elementary Alma, MI
February 2014 April 2014
2nd Grade: Supervising Teacher Bethany Vozar
Provided one-on-one help with students who needed extra support in Math and ELA
Created and taught 4 mini lessons to the class during their reading and writing centers
Planned and implemented a lesson in mathematics using manipulatives and technology to aid
instruction
Observed and participated in 40+ hours of daily instruction and lesson plans
Luce Road Elementary Alma, MI
September 2013 December 2013
Pre K Classroom: Supervising Teacher Sue Beattie
Planned, aligned, and taught a lesson aiding students in their reading skills.
Completed activities with students individually and in groups that facilitated letter recognition and
print concepts
Completed 40+ hours of observation
Early Childhood Education Center Dearborn, MI
September 2011 December 2011
Pre K Classroom: Supervising Teacher Sarah Kurtjian
Helped the lead teacher implement each lesson as well as managing the classroom through out the day
Worked with students in small groups and individually on activities that promoted learning in all
domains
Spent over 40 hours in the classroom collaborating lessons with the lead teacher and aiding student
learning

EMPLOYMENT
Resident Advisor at Alma College Alma, MI
September 2013 April 2015
Enhanced and provided a safe living environment for over 15-20 students
Planned educational and recreational campus events for students including:
Provided and counseled peers with confidential personal and academic concerns
Trained and successfully handled emergency situations that arose in residence building
Participate in on-call duty and handle emergency situations
Sales Associate at American Eagle Outfitters Taylor, MI
May 2012 Present
Mastered the quality customer service techniques needed to successfully perform job requirements
Worked point of sales
Staff Member at The Salvation Army Day Camp Wyandotte, MI
May 2014 August 2014
Managed a group of 25 children ages 5 8 through out their scheduled activities
Attended field trips with the children to help ensure safety and enhance learning experiences
Coordinated and implemented group activities that were developmentally appropriate and engaging
Assistant Teacher at Early Childhood Education Center - Dearborn, MI
January 2012 May 2012
Often worked with groups of children ages 3 4 using guiding questions to promote learning
Created new play-based learning activities for the children to participate in
Cleaned and prepared healthy food choices for the students to eat during snack and lunch
Gymnastics Coach at Mills Gymnastics USA Southgate, MI
September 2009 August 2012
Managed a class of 8 12 children ages 3 14
Planned and implemented gymnastics and tumbling lessons at a variety of skill and age levels

LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

Captain of Alma Cheer and STUNT Team
September 2012 May 2016
Organize team bonding events and function to help support team unity
Demonstrate leadership at every practice and help teammates with skills outside of practice
Placed 2nd in the nation at NCA Nationals in 2014 and 2015
Gamma Phi Beta
March 2012 April 2016
Ritual chair
Organize and implement all activities in the pledging process
Create a safe environment for new members to come into the organization
Public Relations Vice-President
Oversee, help plan, and coordinate all philanthropic events the chapter holds
Oversee three other positions, make sure they are on task, help them fill out correct
paperwork
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
CPR & First Aid
Blood Born Pathogens
College Positive Volunteer
QPR Suicide Training
Safe Zone Training

March 2016
July 2015
August 2013
August 2013
August 2013

Lindsay Ford
22352 Provincial ~ Woodhaven, MI 48183

(734) 837-2122 ~ lindsayf01@gmail.com

REFERECES
Melanie Bush
4th Grade Teacher - North Elementary
Student Teaching Cooperating Teacher
Work: (989) 875-3047
mbush@ithacaschools.net
Peggy Thelen
Professor of Early Childhood Education
Work: (989) 463-7202
thelen@alma.edu
Donna Wizinsky
Special Education Teacher Livonia Public Schools
Work: (734) 744-2500 ext. 15845
dwizinsk@livoniapublicschools.org
Michelle Sabourin
Alma College Competitive Cheer Head Coach
Work: (989) 463-7460
sabourinmm@alma.edu