Jennifer Schumaker

Address: 1150 Windmill Lane, Milford, Michigan 48380

Phone: 419-377-7638
Email: jennifer.schumaker@hvs.org
http://jenniferschumakerportfolio.weebly.com

Elementary School Teacher

Strong practical and theoretical background in developing and selecting appropriate
teaching materials.
Successful and self-confident in classroom presentation; establish a positive social
environment.
Provide a warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional
growth.
Implement a wide range of learning materials to appeal to student interests, maximizing
participation and learning potential.
Instill confidence, self-esteem, and an optimistic attitude in each child.
High level of patience and commitment in working with students.
Analytic and versatile thinker, effective at developing and implementing creative ideas.
Dedicated, resourceful, and goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment in
the social and academic growth and development of every student.

Areas of Teaching Proficiency Include the Following:

Cultures of Thinking
Math Expressions
Oakland Schools Curriculum
Readers Workshop
Writers Workshop

Assessment tools
Technology Integration
Multidisciplinary Lesson Plans
Student Motivation
Parent-Teacher Communication

Education
9/2005-5/2009: Hartland High School, Hartland, MI
Attained high school diploma.
1/2009-5/2009: Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI
Pursued general education requirements for elementary education.
9/2009-5/2011: Oakland Community College, Waterford, MI
Pursed general education requirements for elementary education.
9/2011-4/2014: Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
Received a Bachelor of Science in elementary education with a dual major in reading/liberal arts.
3/2016-Present: Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
Pursuing an additional endorsement in early childhood.

Professional Experience
Edustaff, Oakland County, MI 5/2014-present
In May 2014, I became a long term substitute teacher for Heritage Elementary teacher Marcia
Boetsch (former cooperating teacher during student teaching) until the last day of school in June.
On a daily basis I practiced and created math centers, writing units, science experiments, real
world application, behavior management skills, and a variety of other content area lessons with
28 students. Five of the students with special needs required me to transform every lesson to fit
their needs and learning styles. I have also done several long term guest teaching jobs in
kindergarten, fourth grade and fifth grade. I just finished a long term guest teaching in a fourth
grade classroom where I design daily lesson plans aligning with common core, math expressions
(thinkcentral.com),teachtci (social studies), a variety of thinking routines from cultures of
thinking and the new Oakland schools curriculum for reading and writing.
Heritage Elementary School, Highland, MI 1/2014-5/2014
Student Teacher-Practiced and created on a daily basis lesson plans with common core and
Michigan State Standards/GLCES.

Additional Work History

Tutor- 6/2015-present-Students from the Huron Valley School District K-5.
Creating individual lessons to support and teach students in a one on one environment several
days a week.
Substitute Teacher-5/2014-present-Edustaff, Huron Valley and Novi School District,
Teaching and following written lesson plans and gaining experience in grades K-8 absorbing new
material and teaching strategies. In the past year I have had three long term guest teaching
positions in kindergarten, first grade, second grade and fifth grade in the Huron Valley District.
Substitute Teacher 4/16-present-WillSub, South Lyon School District

Teaching and following written lesson plans and gaining experience in grades K-8 absorbing new
material and teaching strategies.

References
Marcia Boetsch
First grade teacher at Heritage Elementary
Relationship: Cooperating teacher during
student teaching.
Years Known: Two year
Cell Phone: 248-346-6281
Email: marcia.boetsch@hvs.org

Chris McAuliffe
Oxbow Elementary Principal
Relationship: Supervisor
Years Known: One year
Phone: 248-684-8085
Email: Chris.McAuliffe@hvs.org

Deborah Devers
Country Oaks Elementary Principal
Relationship: Supervisor
Years Known: 6 months
Phone: 248-684-8075
Email: Deborah.devers@hvs.org

Katie Salyers
Fifth grade teacher at Heritage Elementary
Relationship: Supervisor/Long term guest
taught in her room.
Years Known: One year
Cell Phone: 248-345-9184
Email: Katherine.Salyers@hvs.org