JILLIAN

WITHERSPOON



jillianwitherspoon@gmail.com
11521 Boulder Dr, Lowell, MI 49331




(989)-859-7673

EDUCATION
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST LANSING, MI
Graduate Certification Credit





2016
GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Arts Degree






2015
Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science Education
Minors in History and English
GPA: 3.76, with Honors, Deans List all years attended
Bachelor of Arts Degree







2010
Human Resource Management
Specialization in Entrepreneurship
GPA: 3.66, Deans List all years attended

CERTIFICATION
Michigan Provisional Secondary Certification in Social Studies and English, expected Spring
2016


EXPERIENCE
STUDENT TEACHING
Lowell High School





August 2015 April 2016
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Facilitated learning as lead teacher for 4 sections of 10 grade U.S. History.
o Created and implemented student-centered lessons and activities, including
simulations, role play, discussions, small and large group work, primary and
secondary source analysis, research projects, argumentative and informational
essays, and presentations.
o Crafted cross-curricular lessons utilizing principles of economics, government,
civics, sociology, art, and language arts.
o Communicated student successes and concerns with parents through regular
email, telephone, and parent-teacher conferences.
o Established successful classroom management practices.
o Modified lessons, activities, and assignments for 12 international students (ELL)
and15 students with Individualized Education Programs.
o Evaluated my teaching and analyzed data in order to inform instruction.
Attended all staff meetings and professional development workshops.
Assisted in the production of the high schools musical Peter Pan.





FIELD PLACEMENTS
Field placement responsibilities included observations, planning, teaching, coteaching, tutoring and mentoring
Haslett Middle School, 8th Grade U.S. History
Fall 2014- Spring 2015
Potterville Alternative High School




Summer 2014
East Lansing Middle School, Reading Strategies (ESL)


Spring 2014

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teaching, Lowell High School



2015-Present



Spectrum Rehabilitation, Southfield, MI

2013-2014
Assisted clients suffering from closed head injuries in organization, social interaction,
decision-making, de-escalation of impulsivity and emotional instability. Focused on
reintegration into the community.

Aon Hewitt, Southfield, MI






20102012
Health and Benefits Consultant





Project Management acted as clients first point of contact, led client meetings,
resolved vendor issues, assisted in vendor selection and new plan implementation,
created organizational documents and employee communications, conducted open
enrollment meetings
Financial Analysis prepared cost projections, developed funding rates and employee
contributions

Health Enhancement Systems, Midland, MI



2009-2010
Research Assistant
Assisted in product research and development for health promotion programs with
over 500,000 participants, researched and wrote content for interactive online
incentive programs

Coffee Chaos Coffee Shop, Midland, MI



2004-2010
Manager, Barista
Hired and trained new employees, led employee meetings and maintained
communication between employees and owners, structured employee scheduling and
time off program, maintained inventory, served customers, completed financial
transactions including deposits, led off-site catering operations

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
President, Senior Class Council, Michigan State University

2010
Vice President, Student Council, Midland High School



2006
Captain, Varsity Pom Pon, Midland High School

2004-2006

PERSONAL INTERESTS
I have participated in two study abroad programs through Michigan State University to
both Europe and South Africa. I have a love of travel and hope to share my interest in a
global community with my students. I am also an improv comedian and have participated
in pom pon and dance since middle school. I am eager to help with my future employers
theater program, dance or pom pon team, or start an improv comedy club at the school.
Finally, I am a novice potter and dog lover.