Lauren Schuster

22578 Gateway Drive Macomb, MI 48044 (412) 334-3949 schust41@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
To initiate and maintain a strong, vibrant German Language Program at the middle school, high school, or collegiate level.

EXPERIENCE
LAKE SHORE HIGH SCHOOL September 2013 - present German teacher St. Clair Shores, MI Teach German to High School students grades 9-12 at entry and intermediate levels Collaborate with colleagues within the language department to create a highly engaging classroom environment Participate in German exchange program involving taking students to German to enjoy a German-centric educational and cultural experience Adapt to spatial constraints within the building and incorporate technology into daily lesson planning LINGUAFLO January 2013-present German teacher Farmington Hills, MI Taught German to elementary students at advanced rate with a goal of proficiency before high school Prepare weekly lessons for students to increase their knowledge of the language and culture Utilize audio/video technology for enhanced language retention CENTRAL VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL September 2010 October 2012 German teacher Monaca, Pennsylvania Increased interest in German as evidenced by larger class sizes in optional advanced class Prepared daily lessons for instruction for seventh and eighth grade students to give them a basic introduction to the German language and culture Taught first year German class for advanced students and adapted lesson plans for students with special needs in other grades Supervisor of Gifted program, which included writing GIEPs and organizing Academic Games Competition participants NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL September 2009 April 2010 Student teacher Jackson, Michigan Assumed the responsibilities of a German teacher working with students in Levels 1 through 4 Taught with an adapted version of the Total Physical Response Storytelling (TPRS) method for second language acquisition focusing more on grammar than typical TPRS instruction leading to more accurate language development Organized after-school German Club activities including Chicago field trip, retirement home caroling, and monthly meetings

EDUCATION
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY College of Education September 2009 Present Secondary Education certification received in May 2010 East Lansing, Michigan GPA 4.0/4.0 Obtaining Masters of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum with a concentration in educational technology Achieved proficient scores on Michigan Department of Education approved Oral Proficiency Interview College of Arts and Letters September 2005 May 2009 Bachelor of Arts in German with a minor in Sociology, Graduated May 2009 with Honors East Lansing, Michigan GPA 3.8 / 4.0 German curriculum based on language learning and culture Sociology courses varied from rural sociology to contemporary communities and family relations FRIEDRICH SCHILLER UNIVERSITT Deutsch als Fremdsprache (German as a foreign language) 18 credits earned during semester with studies focused on language building and culture Received Thomas & Brigitte Huff Scholarship from Michigan State Office of Study Abroad April 2008 July 2008 Jena, Germany

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Akademie Deutschland Studien in Wittenberg June July 2011 Participated in program that explored the German school system with visitations and instruction for German students Multiple sessions to give creative ways to include German culture in classroom instruction

American Association Teachers of German September 2010 - present Member of the association which provides valuable resources and opportunities for teachers and students