Symantha R.

Outwater
1631 Lake Dr. Apt #56 Haslett, MI 48840
(734) 260-9028
symantha.outwater@gmail.com
symanthaoutwater.weebly.com

PROFESSIONAL GOALS:
Seeking an interview for a secondary position in English language arts and/or biology where I
can create a comfortable learning environment in which I can motivate students to do and create
their best work. I hope to further my development as a teacher with more experienced
professionals and greater experience.
EDUCATION:
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
August 2012-May 2013
Fifth Year Teacher Intern Program: Teaching Certification in Secondary Education
Highly qualified to teach English Language Arts (BA) and Biology (DA)
12 Masters credits completed
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts Degree: Major~English
Minor~Biology

August 2010-May 2012

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Bachelor of Science Degree: Zoology

August 2006-May 2010

HONORS:
Michigan State University Dean's List

Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Substitute Teacher with PESG, LLC

Utilized sub plans left by teacher

Managed classroom behavior
Wrote notes about the classroom for teacher's return

Long Term Building Substitute at JW Sexton High School

October 2012-Present

October 2013-January 2014

Taught in many different classrooms at a moments notice

Created lesson plans without prior notice or input from classroom teacher when needed
Organized an office space and created a new system for keeping track of student
schedules
Managed library duties such as binding books, teaching basic technology skills and
checking in and out books.

Teacher Intern at JW Sexton High School, Lansing, MI

Created and implemented unit plans for American Literature and Ninth Grade English
within the district's curriculum and the Common Core Standards
Differentiated lessons, assignments, and assessments to teach and assess student
understanding as individuals
Prepared students for the MEAP and MME standardized tests
Integrated collaborative learning with group work and frequent use of technology in the
form of an ELMO projector
Created, most notably, units on To Kill A Mockingbird and Romeo & Juliet focusing on
understanding theme throughout history and how authors use language to inform the
reader
Created and encouraged an environment in which students felt free to express their
opinions in a supportive space
Participated in parent/teacher conferences and prepared for midterm and final grades for
students
Experienced hands-on teaching and successful mainstreaming with several diverse
learners including students with non-fluent English and special needs

Student Teacher at Highlander Way Middle School, Howell, MI

September -December 2010

Junior year field placement with Michigan State University for 2 hours a week
Observed teaching strategies to urban sixth graders
Assisted teacher with facilitating group work and class discussion
Learned how to apply various teaching strategies

Tutor at Otto Middle School, Lansing, MI

September 2011-April 2012

Senior year field placement with Michigan State University for 4 hours a week
Observed eighth grade English classroom
Taught lessons on the Holocaust, Stargirl, and science fiction
Co-planned and co-taught lessons with my mentor and partner

Student Teacher at Otto Middle School, Lansing, MI

September 2012-May 2013

January -May 2010

Used one-on-one teaching strategies to help two struggling math students and three
struggling earth science students

SPECIAL SKILLS:

MS Office
Edline and Gradequick for grades available online for students and parents
Large knowledge of both canonical and contemporary literature
Certified in CPR, First Aid, and use of an AED

REFERENCES: Available upon request