Jamie Ray

MA Education; BA French; Endorsements in ELA, ESL

31621 Gable, Livonia MI 48152 (734) 578-8382, Jray427@aol.com

Objective To obtain a position in an elementary or middle school teaching position

where I will promote a safe, enjoyable, and differentiated learning environment.

EDUCATION
University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI Graduation 07/2011
• Master of Arts in Elementary Education
• Endorsements in Language Arts (6th-8th grade), English as a Second Language
(pending)
• GPA: 4.0/4.0

Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Graduation 08/2001

• BA French
• Excelled in education courses
• Selected by Admissions Office administrator as a Student Ambassador to guide
incoming students

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Intern, fourth grade
Miller Elementary School
Canton, MI 09/2010-01/2010
• Created and implemented grade level curriculum for all subjects
• Differentiated instruction for learners with a variety of abilities and needs
• Utilized technology throughout classroom instruction
• Aligned lessons to meet state academic content standards
• Implemented Everyday Math, Lucy Calkins, Fountas and Pinnell, and FOSS
Science Kits

Math Tutor, third grade

Mitchell Elementary School
Ann Arbor, MI 10/2010-12/2010
• Adapted Everyday Math curriculum for individual students needs
• Prepared lesson plans, teaching materials and learning activities based on
student’s needs
• Planned collaborative lessons in a team teaching setting
• Created differentiated instruction to fit the needs of students
Summer Intern, kindergarten
Summer Academy, Field Elementary School
Canton, MI 07/2010-08/2010
• Assessed individual reading levels through use of running records
• Adapted math lessons using Everyday Math curriculum for individual students’
needs
• Promoted discussion to enhance students understand in reading, writing, and
comprehension

Substitute Teacher
Livonia Public Schools 09/2001 – 12/2002
• Designed lesson plans in teachers absence
• Taught wide range of students, kindergarten through grade twelve
• Instructed students in variety of subjects

Preschool Teacher
TLC Preschool
Livonia, MI 05/2000 – 12/2002
• Create age appropriate lessons for thirty children
• Responsible for classroom of ten children
• Provide a safe environment for children ages 2-5
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding child’s progress

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS TESOL certified, member of Michigan

Reading Association, member of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Global LT Ltd.
Troy, MI
Language Trainer Recruiter 08/2008-10/2009
• Recruit instructors for over 35 languages
• Interview and hire foreign language instructors
• Train incoming teachers for teaching assignment
• Responsible for creating virtual lessons to present nationwide to teachers

Chase Bank
Warren, MI
Assistant Manager 12/2002-08/2008
• Interview potential branch candidates and fully staff new branch
• Educate new employees on operating systems
• Ran student bank in various elementary schools
• Manage tellers and other branch staff
• Responsible for ongoing training in sales, communication, and customer service

• Resolve customer and employee concerns

• Act as manager in his/her absence
 • Sell products to best suit consumer needs

Languages English, French

Technology MS Office- Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Skype, WebEx, Interactive Wipe

Boards, Digital Camera, Flip Camera, Edmodo

Interests Enjoy cultural events, traveling, reading, and learning about other cultures.
Find satisfaction in volunteering for community service projects, avid fan of baseball,
downhill skiing, and photography.

References Available upon request