Laurel Denay

1865 E. Salzburg Road Bay City, MI 48706 989-225-7154 denaylau@msu.edu

EDUCATION__________________________________________________
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI (May 2012)
Graduated with High Honors; Cumulative GPA: 3.89 Bachelor of Arts in English Literature Teaching Minor in Psychology Secondary Education Certification expected May 2013 Study Abroad: English Literature in Dublin and Western Ireland

EXPERIENCE__________________________________________________
Clara Bell Smith Center, Student-Athlete Support Services

Student Athlete Tutor (January 2012-Present)

Lead one-on-one and group tutoring sessions with student athletes in a variety of subjects, such as Theater, English, and Psychology.

Alternative Spartan Breaks, East Lansing, MI

Issue Education Chairman (May 2011-Present)

Educated participants and site leaders on the social issues our program focuses o Created formal issue education Lesson Plan and Assessment systems Lead educational workshops at annual Site Leader Retreat

Domestic Site Leader (October 2010- March 2011)

Organized and lead a group of twelve to Chicago, IL to volunteer at South Loop Elementary Tutored second grade students one on one and in group settings Planned pre-trip meetings, fundraisers, and volunteer opportunities.

National Council of Teachers of English Student Affiliate, East Lansing, MI

Vice President of Membership (May 2011-Present)

Brainstormed, organized, and coordinated events for future English teachers Recruited new members

Everett High School, Lansing, MI

English Tutor (October 2011-Present)

Planned, facilitated, and analyzed literature lessons on Beowulf and Macbeth for an eleventh grade world literature class Designed and conducted research via student interviews

Camp Lu Lay Lea, Lupton, MI

Camp Counselor (Summer 2011 and Summer 2010)

 Acted as guardian and supervisor for a cabin of 12 middle school girls at an overnight camp Created and directed program-wide daily games and activities Planned a program-wide talent show

Sexton High School, Lansing, MI

English Tutor (Summer 2011)

Tutored high school seniors in English Conducted informal research on student literacy practices and preferences

Greenrock Writers Retreat, East Lansing, MI

Writing Marathon Leader (June 2011)

Facilitated creative writing sessions for high school students Facilitated group discussion centered on writing and ELA skills Gave guided tours of campus

Read To Succeed, Lansing, MI

English Tutor (September 2010- May 2011)

Tutored high needs elementary students in reading comprehension after school Devised and outlined a semester-long plan for individual student progress
Created and implemented 2 hour reading and writing lesson plans on a weekly basis

Otto Middle School, Lansing, MI

Student Tutor (Spring 2010)

Tutored seventh grade students individually in social studies Conducted daily lessons in place of the lead teacher

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (August- December 2009)

Held weekly office hours to tutor college students in Interpersonal Communications Proctored four exams throughout the semester

Inside MSU, East Lansing, MI

Campus Tour Guide (January-May 2009)

Lead high school juniors and senior on tours of campus Lead parents of high school students on tours of campus Participated in Question and Answer sessions with students and parents

AWARDS_________________________________________________________
Michigan State University Deans List (December 2007-Present) Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honor Society (March 2011-Present) Michigan Student Service Award (May 2007)