Mr.

Andrew Betka
7448 Taylor Street ~ Hudsonville, Michigan 49426 ~ (906) 281.3084 ~ agbetka@yahoo.com
Website: http://andrewgbetka.weebly.com ~ Password: GVSu2011!

OBJECTIVE
To guide young people in their emotional and social growth while providing a
learning environment that encourages critical thinking, stimulates academic
potential, and focuses on the enjoyment of learning.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Social Studies Teacher at Ewen-Trout Creek High School: April 2014-Present
14321 Airport Road, Ewen, MI 49925 (906) 813-0620
Principal: Mr. Loren Vannest
Teaching Responsibilities:
Align High School Social Studies curriculum
Align Middle School Social Studies curriculum
Teach High School Social Studies
Teach Social Studies Reinforcement and Credit Recovery
Teach Spanish I
Teach Spanish II
Mentor online Social Studies students
Monitor hallways during lunch period
Tutor afterschool
Sophomore Class Adviser
Chaperon School events
Official Score Keeper at junior varsity and varsity basketball games
Rebuild Track and Field Program
Varsity Track and Field Head Coach
Completed T3 (Teacher Technology Training)
Instructional Assistant at Juvenile Justice Institute: April 2013 April 2014
12185 James Street, Holland, MI 49424 (616) 738-8970 x4801
Interim Program Director: Mrs. Jennifer Fields
Classroom Teacher: Mr. Chris VanTubergen, Social Studies and English
Responsibilities:
Assisted students with 9th grade U.S. History activities
Supported students with 9th grade English Language Arts activities
Facilitated Edgenuity E2020 for 10th-12th grade
Supervised student run school store
Lead Certified Challenge Course through Experiential Systems
Monitored lunch room activity and interactions
Designed and implemented individualized student behavior plans
Managed behavior reports
Supervised off-site activities

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Substitute Teacher for PESG: October 2012 - Present
6307 84th Street SE, Suite D, Caledonia, MI 49316 (616) 891-0509
Schools:
Holland Public Schools
Hudsonville Public Schools
West Ottawa Public Schools
Zeeland Christian Schools
Tutor for Hudsonville High School: September 2008 - 2010
5037 32nd Avenue, Hudsonville, MI 49426 (616) 669-1500
Coordinator of Academic Support: Mrs. Ann MacDhubhain, High School Counselor
Responsibilities:
Provided research resources for students
Acted as an outside resource for ideas and creativity
EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University: 2007 - 2011
1 N Campus Drive, Allendale Charter Township, MI 49401 (616) 331-5000
Bachelor of Science in Education, GPA: 3.155
Major: Group Social Studies (RX), Emphasis in History
Judge at National History Day, 2011 - 2014
Minor: Health Education (MA)
Trained in State Collaboratives on Assessment and Student Standards (SCASS),
summer of 2010
Student Teacher at Ravenna High School: August 2011 - December 2011
2766 South Ravenna Road, Ravenna, MI 49451 (231) 853-2218
Principal: Mr. Anderson
Cooperating Teacher: Mr. Brad Richards, Social Studies
Responsibilities:
Created and implemented lessons for 9th/12th grade combined World History
Created and implemented lessons for 11th grade Civics and Economics
Monitored lunch room activity and behavior
Created and supervised after school Table Top Club
Teacher Assistant at Orchard View Middle School: January 2011 - April 2011
35 South Sheridan Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 (231) 760-1500
Principal: Mr. Neilson
Cooperating Teacher: Mrs. Wenger, 8th Grade U.S. History
Cooperating Teacher: Dean of Students, Mr. Curtis, 6th Grade Social Studies
Responsibilities:
Assisted with 8th grade U.S. History student activities
Provided support with 6th grade Geography student activities

 Created and implemented 6th grade encore class lessons for Michigan History
Created and implemented 6th grade encore class lessons for Consumers

Mathematics

REFERENCES
Marti Wagner, Special Education
Ewen-Trout Creek Schools
14321 Airport Road
Ewen, MI 49925
(269) 605-9734

Chris VanTubergen, Teacher

Juvenile Justice Institute
12185 James Street
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 393-4473

Rachel Bremer, Lead Teacher

Juvenile Justice Institute
12185 James Street
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 393-4474

Loren Vannest, Principal

Ewen-Trout Creek Schools
14321 Airport Road
Ewen, MI 49925
(906) 287-1487