Foldenauer 1

Joseph P. Foldenauer
10740 Fowlerville Rd. Fowlerville, Michigan 48836
Jpf002@aquinas.edu
(810)599-8691
Statement of Purpose

To obtain a Social Studies Secondary Teaching position

Education

Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts
Expected May 2016
Majors: Social Studies and History

Certification

Michigan Provisional Teaching Certification, Expected May 2016

6-12 Social Studies (RX)
6-12 History (SB)
Teaching Experience
Fowlerville Community Schools
Fowlerville, Michigan
After School Detention Staff
03/16- Present
Made sure students are on track with their studies
Made sure students do not disrupt others who are working
Maintained order during the detention period
Students are allowed to use technology only for academic purposes
Attendance was recorded using a Google Doc.
Fowlerville Community Schools
Fowlerville, Michigan
Track and Field Volunteer Coach
03/16- Present
Built positive relationships with students
Helped students prepare for Track Meets
Taught fundamentals of throwing shot put
Taught exercises to help the students avoid injuries when throwing shot put
Field-Work Experience
Fowlerville Community Schools
Fowlerville, Michigan
Student-Teaching
01/16- 04/16
Built positive relationships with students
Gradually took over the class from the mentor and became the teacher of the classroom
Taught U.S History from the 1780s-1830s following the Michigan SSGLCE
Prepared lessons for students with the use of online resources and Microsoft PowerPoint
Prepared assessments for students with differentiation for various students
Provided knowledgeable feedback to student in regards to their work
Recorded students attendance using an online attendance chart

Foldenauer 2
Godwin Heights High School
Micro-Teaching
Built positive relationships with students
Helped students complete activities
o In the Classroom
o In the Computer Lab
Taught a recorded lesson on Germany Pre-WWII
Took attendance of the students

Grand Rapids, Michigan

09/15-12/15

Northville Middle School

Tutoring
Built a positive relationship with a student
Helped a student improve their reading skills
Helped improve a students ability to study maps
Helped make studying fun by using puzzles

Northville, Michigan
05/15-06/15

Northville High School

Class Observer
Observed to examine a teachers
o Classroom Management
o Curriculum
o Discipline skills
o Classroom Layout
Observed how Inclusion works in this school
Creston High School
Class Observer
Observed to examine a teachers
o Classroom Management
o Curriculum
o Discipline skills
o Classroom Layout
Substituted for a class period
Taught a class period
Help students complete activities in the class
Work Experience
Aldi
Selector
Aquinas College Campus Safety Dept.
Campus Safety Officer

Northville, Michigan
09/14 04/15

Grand Rapids, Michigan

02/13-04/13

Webberville, Michigan
05/15- Present
Grand Rapids, Michigan
09/13-12/15