Resume

Michele Dobbs

Email: madobbs@noctrl.edu 30 N. Brainard St SM#1539 Naperville, IL 60540 (630)637-7000

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Objective

To obtain a Secondary History and Social Science student teacher position, utilizing skills in classroom management and working with students with various backgrounds.

Education

North Central College                                                                                                                       June 2016

Bachelor of Arts Social Science/ History, Secondary Education        

GPA: 3.73/4.0

Presidential Scholar

Richter Fellowship Grant

Canterbury Christ Church University                                                                                               Fall 2013

·      Planned and conducted research for Richter Fellowship Grant

·      Studied British Studies

Field Experience

High School Practicum                                                                                                               Fall Term 2014

Oswego High School, Oswego, IL.- World History, AVID- 25 Hours

·      Certified AVID tutor

·      Facilitate student led Socratic tutor discussions to promote student learning and develop skills for academic success.

Elementary Volunteer Opportunity                                                                                              August 2014

·      Volunteer at Naper Elementary School with their Jump Start Program

·      Engaged students with IEPs and from low income communities in small groups and individually working with math and literacy skills.

Golden Apple Summer Institute                                                                                       June 2012-July 2014

Scholar

·      2014: Co-Taught in a high school 5 week summer Civics class of 50 students, at Mascoutah High School, Mascoutah, IL preparing students to take and pass the U.S. and Illinois Constitution test.

·      2013: Co-Taught an eighth grade 4 week summer school social studies classroom at Tarkington Elementary School, Chicago, IL engaging students in reading and comprehension through small group discussion and instruction.

·      2012: Co-Taught in a 5 week summer school English class with Freshman-Seniors with ELL students at Forman High School, Chicago, IL leading full classroom instruction and working in groups and with individuals on literacy and grammar skills.

·      Developed and maintained relationships with students in order to reinforce positive behavior and establish an active learning environment.

·      Actively engaged in classes on reading comprehension, the Danielson Framework, Common Core, Technology, Math techniques, Classroom techniques, and Leadership and Group Work Building.

Middle School Practicum                                                                                                       Spring Term 2014 Still Middle School, Aurora, IL- 8th grade Social Studies- 60 Hours

·      Taught and was evaluated on 4 lesson plans, engaged students in collaborative groups and class discussion of the history of World War II, focusing on the use of propaganda, the effects of the Great Depression and the Holocaust and steps of genocides throughout history

·       Engaged in classroom management using positive redirecting techniques in order to maintain students’ active participation.

·      Assisted an ELL student 1-on-1 with literacy and comprehension, using a guided read aloud approach.

Elementary Practicum                                                                                                           Winter Term 2013

Johnson Elementary, Chicago, IL- Kindergarten and 3^rd grade-25 Hours

·      Engaged students from low income communities in small group instruction designed to promote and enhance their literacy skills.

Campus Involvement

Resident Assistant                                                                                                                    Fall 2014-Present

·      Help with Freshman Welcome Week, plan program events for the floor and full campus events, enforce policy, form relationships and establish a floor community.

Teach First                                                                                                                               Fall 2012- Present

First Generation Education Major

·      Develop networking, professional and communication skills in order to prepare for a successful teaching career, and actively interact in the Mentor-Mentee network for additional support and experience.

Resident Hall Association                                                                                           September 2012- Present

Member

·      Plan and execute programs on campus and attend conferences to provide a positive student experience.

·      Attended Illinois Resident Hall Association Conference in February 2013 at Western Illinois University.

College Scholars                                                                                                      September 2012- June 2014

Member

·      Participate in Honors College Scholars program. Take classes with the Honors core curriculum to develop critical thinking skills and actively network in the Honors community.

History Association

Executive Board                                                                                                                   January 2013- Present

·      Plan events and trips for the club and attend planned events and trips that all have a historical aspect.

Premier Scholars Program                                                                                          September 2012- Present

Resident Assistant to Premier Scholars

·      Built community and embraced diversity to create a strong foundation for first-year experiences.

·      Plan programs for first year college students and meet one on one to plan for their future and personal goals.

Professional Development

North Central College Rall Research Symposium                                                                                       May 2014

·      Presented independent Richter Research grant on the study of how American History is perceived and conceptualized through a qualitative study with the American Studies department at Canterbury Christ Church University.   

National Conference of Undergraduate Research                                                                                       April 2014

·      University of Kentucky, Lexington, KT

·      Presented Research conducted while studying in England

Teacher Induction Academy                                                                                                          January 2014

·      Aurora University, Aurora, IL- Classroom Management

Diversity Conference at North Park University                                                                           Winter 2013

·      Gained skills on embracing and promoting diversity on college campuses