Brittany Herrington

2499 Bay Vista Drive ! Highland, MI 48357 ! Phone: (248)880-8299 ! E-Mail: Herri1ba@gmail.com
Online Professional Teaching Portfolio: http://brittanyherringtonportfolio.weebly.com
Objective
I am seeking to obtain a teaching position that utilizes my passion for teaching the social sciences in a positive, student-centered
learning environment. I am additionally interested in pursuing school community opportunities such as coaching and mentoring.
Certification
Secondary Social Science Education Teaching Certificate May 2014
Education
Michigan State University; East Lansing, Michigan Graduated 2013
Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies- Social Science Education, Minor- History
Deans list 2010-2012

Central Michigan University; Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Transferred 2010
Deans list 2009-2010

Milford High School; Highland, Michigan Graduated 2009
Senior Class Student Council- Vice President, 2006-2009
Leadership Class- Member, 2007-2009
Teaching Experience
Student Teaching August 2013- May 2014
Waterford Mott High School, 11th and 12th Grade American Civics/Economics/A.P. Government, Waterford, Michigan
! Created and facilitated daily lesson plans aligned with common core standards, for Civics and Economics using reality-based
discussion, and hands on activities
! Implemented activities that regularly created a student-led learning environment
! Utilized multimedia resources and current event examples to engage students and reinforce concepts and ideas
! Provided modifications and differentiated instructional strategies to help learners from a wide range of backgrounds, including
English Language Learners (ELL), students with IEPs, and gifted learners
! Developed content-based literary lessons, helping students with reading and comprehension abilities
! Actively participated in weekly staff meetings and professional learning communities, enhancing my commitment to continuing
learning
! Communicated with both students and parents regularly creating a conducive learning environment
! Assessed students through a variety of strategies, including but not limited to, open-ended questions, written compositions, oral
presentations, teacher created tests, reflections, student taught lessons, and discussions
! Developed Advance Placement lessons, using discussion and media resources to generate a higher level of learning

Teaching Assistant August 2012- May 2013
Haslett Middle School, Eighth Grade American History, Haslett, Michigan
! Collaborated daily with other educators on teaching strategies, classroom management techniques, and lesson planning skills
! Observed lessons from practiced educators and discussed the reasoning behind decisions that were made
! Designed and executed American History lessons using a variety of instructional strategies
! Created and orchestrated a Constitutional Convention debate, assessing the students through discussion and feedback

Teaching Assistant Fall 2011
Gardner Middle School, Sixth Grade English, Lansing, Michigan
! Planned and administered classroom activities
! Observed lessons and reflected upon the roles of a classroom facilitator

Teaching Assistant Spring 2011
Otto Middle School, Seventh Grade History and Resource Room, Lansing, Michigan
! Assisted with tasks in the classroom such as passing out papers, answering questions, and introducing activities
! Helped students individually on completing classroom tasks
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Co-Curricular Experience
! Milford High School- Assistant Freshman Basketball Coach November 2013- March 2014
! Waterford Mott Positive Peer Mediation and Anti-Defamation League September 2013- May 2014
! Camp Echo Lake- Basketball Activity Specialist June 2013- August 2013
! Huron Valley Summer Experience Outdoor Adventure- Camp Counselor May 2012- August 2012
! Huron Valley Pools and Fitness- Front Desk, Fitness, and Child Watch Attendant August 2007- August 2011

Prof essi onal Devel opment
! MSU Future Social Science Educators- Founder and President Fall 2011- Spring 2013
! MSU Educational Technology Conference- Attendee Fall 2011, Fall 2012
! Central Michigan University- Learn Today Teach Tomorrow- Attendee Spring 2010
! Organization of Women Leaders- Member Fall 2009- Spring 2010

Prof essi onal Ref erences

Jo Schoonover
SchooJ01@wsdmi.org
C: 248.766.2731
Mentor Teacher 2013-2014
Waterford Mott High School

Ben Pineda
pinedab@haslett.k12.mi.us
Mentor Teacher 2012-2013
Haslett Middle School

Michelle Kalhorn
michelle.kalhorn@hvs.org
W: 248.684.8203
Milford High Schoo- Assistant Principal/Former
Mathematics Teacher/Student Council Mentor

Chris Ceresa
chris.ceresa@hvs.org
W: 248.684.8155
Milford High School- Director of Athletics



Jen VanGoethem
Jennifer.Vangoethem@hvs.org
C: 248.840.9250
Milford High School- Mathematics Teacher/Former
Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

Jeffrey A. Muck
W: 248.347.0402
C: 517.404.2931
Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Services

Chip Hansen
chansen@c3f.org
C: 231.536.2440
President- Charlevoix County Community Foundation and
Retired Superintendent, East Jordan Public Schools


Elizabeth Kenyon
kenyone2@msu.edu
C: 202-384-5062
Professor
TE 407/TE 408- Michigan State University