MARIE SPAKOWSKI

318 Columbia Street mariespakowski@gmail.com 38 Hale Circle

Cambridge, MA 02141 (585) 683-0264 Rochester, NY 14612

EDUCATION
Tufts University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Medford, MA August 2017
Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Social Studies
Honors: Academic Achievement Scholarship
St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY May 2016
Bachelor of Arts in History, Minor: African American Studies
Honors: Presidential Achievement Award, Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society, Deans List, cum laude
Senior Thesis: Photography and the Civil Rights Movement: Understanding School Desegregation as Image Events
Successfully constructed a formal proposal accepted by the History Department Chair and persuasively argued an
original thesis through superior writing skills
Honored with the Robert B. Carlisle Research Paper Award

CERTIFICATIONS
MA Initial Educator License in History, Grades 8-12 Licensed
MA Initial Educator License in History, Grades 5-8 Licensed
MA Initial Educator License in English, Grades 5-8 Licensed
MA Initial Educator License in Mild and Moderate Disabilities, Grades 5-12 Pending: July 2017
MA Sheltered English Instruction Endorsement Endorsed

WORK EXPERIENCE
Malden High School, Malden, MA September 2016 May 2017
Student Teacher, Secondary Social Studies
Interned as full time student teacher in three classes: USII College Prep, USII Honors and Modern World History SPED
Observed various teaching methods while reflecting on curriculum design, classroom management, and pedagogy
Performed self evaluations through journaling, video and group discussion to improve overall practice
Created differentiated, student-driven and investigative curriculum
Genesee Regional Bank, Brighton, NY June 2016 August 2016
Mortgage Processing Assistant
Teamed with senior mortgage processors and loan officers to collect and organize client information
Assisted with the daily operations of the mortgage department by greeting clients, scheduling appointments, and
performing the necessary office administration duties
Stafford Fitness Center, Canton, NY August 2014 May 2016
Front Desk Attendant
Provided strong customer service by creating a friendly environment for customers and by providing helpful
instruction and direction for gym members
Ensured a safe and productive environment for all members by maintaining the facilities
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
The College Board, New York, NY October 2016 Present
SAT Test Proctor
Assisted with student sign-in procedure at Malden High School and assigned each student to a proctor
Observed test takers and monitored testing procedures for inaccuracies
ACT, Iowa City, IA October 2016 Present
ACT Test Proctor
Organized students upon sign-in at Malden High School and accounted for all test materials
Communicated directions and time limitations and monitored students to ensure academic honesty
Kappa Kappa Gamma, Canton, NY January 2014 June 2014
Registrar of the Beta Beta Deuteron Chapter
Upheld national standards of academic excellence, leadership, and philanthropy
Created professional newsletters with accounts of recent events to update alumni
Processed reports to submit to Kappa Kappa Gamma national headquarters