BRIAN RODGERS

brodgers8605@gmail.com
(248) 225-3713
41827 Cherry Hill Road, Novi, MI 48375
BrianRodgersteachingportfolio.weebly.com

CERTIFICATIONS
Michigan State University Secondary Provisional Certificate
Endorsement: Social Studies RX

Awarded May 2015

Endorsement: History CC

Awarded May 2015

American Red Cross

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

Valid through April 2017

EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Graduated August 2014

College of Education, Bachelor of Arts Degree

Major: Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science
GPA: 3.98, Graduated with High Honor
Oakland University, Rochester, MI
Master of Business Administration Degree
GPA: 3.86

Graduated April 2013

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Graduated December 2008

Eli Broad School of Business, Bachelor of Arts Degree

Major: Finance
GPA: 3.98
TEACHING WORK EXPERIENCE
Holmes Middle School, Livonia, MI
August 2015 June 2016
7th Grade Social Studies
Conducted all the main teaching duties including planning, grading, communicating, and
teaching
Worked closely with counseling and special education teachers to ensure a great learning
experience for all students
Piloted a new curriculum and was on the committee to determine if it would be adopted
Volunteered to be part of the formative assessment learning lab
Volunteered to chaperone the activity nights and honors night provided throughout the year
Volunteered to monitor the halls prior to school
Chaperoned the 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Clifford H. Smart Middle School, Walled Lake, MI
September 2014 April 2015
8th Grade United States History
Planned and taught lessons to all core classes
Provided feedback on assignments and managed the gradebook
Communicated with parents via the telephone and email
Collaborated with the resource room teachers to accommodate all students in their learning
Utilized classroom technology in order to enhance lessons
Engaged in professional development days
Collaborated with and observed other teachers in order to grow professionally
PRE-INTERNSHIP FIELD EXPERIENCE
Lansing Eastern, Lansing, MI
October 2013April 2014
Four hours a week of tutoring, occasional teaching and observing in a traditional 7th grade history
classroom
Lansing Everett, Lansing, MI
May 2013June 2013
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Two hours a week of tutoring and observing in a traditional 10 grade English classroom
Woodcreek Achievement Center, Lansing, MI
January 2013April 2013
Two hours a week of tutoring and observing an computerized alternative education high school
classroom
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
McGraw Wentworth, Troy, MI
August 2009May 2012
Plan Analyst
Collaborated with co-workers on client-focused teams to ensure a positive client experience
Communicated with clients, insurance carriers and internal team members on a daily basis
through email, phone and in-person contact
Proved proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and data analysis by creation of client
deliverables
Responsible for all financial related projects for ten clients which ranged in size from
approximately 100 to 8,000 employees
Comerica Inc., Detroit, MI
May 2009August 2009
Audit Intern
Demonstrated writing skills through creation of issue reports and recommendations for
improved procedures
Mercer, Detroit, MI
May 2008August 2008
Health and Benefits Analyst Intern
Applied a wide variety of skills including writing, data analysis, research and technology.

OTHER ACTIVITIES
Clifford H. Smart Middle School
7th Grade Defensive Coordinator

2014 Football Season

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Detroit

Mentor

October 2012 October 2013

Novi High School

Football Volunteer and Coach

2012 and 2013 Football Seasons