Elena Plenda

Professional Goals:
I hope to teach the subjects I love and be a positive influence on young people. I would love to teach in an interdisciplinary classroom at the secondary level.

Teaching Certifications:
I have an RX certification. I can teach social studies, history, geography, economics, and civics. I am able to teach mathematics at the secondary level.

Education:
2012 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Bachelor of Arts Degree Major: Interdisciplinary Social Science 1997 Minor: Mathematics

Eaton Rapids High School, Eaton Rapids, MI

MSU Year-long Internship

2012-2013 school year East Jackson Secondary Schools 4-5 days/week

Taught 9th and 10th grade social studies (US History and World History) o 10 weeks guided lead-teaching for minimum 4 classes o Built curriculum for co-taught World History class o Responsible for assignments and grading in Powerschool o Shared lesson planning and other responsibilities for US History o Worked with two different team teachers to accommodate students with special needs Observed and assisted math classes (Algebra II and Geometry)

Pre-Internship Field Experience:

Fall 2011-spring 2012 hours/week New Covenant Christian, Lansing, MI 4

Planned, taught, and reflected upon lessons for a combined 7th and 8th grade class in social studies. Sought and received input from mentor teacher and other teachers on learning styles, classroom management, and teaching philosophies. Opportunities included both observing and interacting with students and teachers in the school. Gardner Middle School, Lansing, MI 2

Spring 2011 hours/week

Observed and tutored in a 6th grade social studies class, and a 6th grade life skills class. Worked with small groups or individuals to complete homework, tests, or assignments. Holt Alternative High School, Holt, MI 1 hours/week

Fall 2009

Tutor for a students who sought help in meeting their academic goals.

Related Experience
Spring 2012 Elementary 2005 - 2012 Parent volunteer/helper 1st grade classroom Woodworth Field Trip Chaperone (grades pre-K 7)

Honors and Memberships:

Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society member Michigan State University Deans List National Merit Scholarship Finalist

References:

Linda Wigginton MSU Field Instructor

Mark Raczkowski Mentor Teacher