Piotr Buniewicz

829 Barclay Dr. Troy, MI 48085 248.792.1592 pbuniewicz@gmail.com buniewiczportfolio.weebly.com

SUMMARY
Enthusiastic Elementary School Teacher with one year of field experience with the ability to emphasize cultural,
emotional and technological literacy to meet the diverse learning styles of upper elementary students.

CERTIFICATION
Michigan Teacher Certification is pending completion of internship
All Subjects: K-5, K-8 self-contained
Social Studies: 6-8

Expected Date: June 2014



EDUCATION
Michigan State University September 2009 - April 2014
East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Elementary Education
Teaching Major: Social Studies
GPA - 3.47

Teacher Certification Internship
12 Graduate Credits: Teaching and Curriculum
GPA 3.75

FIELD EXPERIENCE
Intern 5
th
Grade
Glencairn Elementary
East Lansing, MI
November 2013 - April 2014
- Served as an intern in a 5
th
grade self-contained classroom with 30 students of diverse learning styles
developing and teaching lessons daily, and assisting head teacher with all classroom duties
- Utilized assessment data from AIMSweb screeners to monitor student progress regularly and implement the
school Response to Intervention system
- Differentiated daily using leveled groups which allowed for focused attention on struggling students as well
as provided work at an appropriate level for higher-level students for all subjects
- Implemented a highly integrated, project-based curriculum which tied together all traditional subjects as
well as emphasizing emotional, cultural and technological literacy
- Incorporated outside resources to enrich student experience, including having cultural presentations and
arranging an assembly for the entire fifth grade which tied to the social studies curriculum
- Managed and updated classroom website daily which eased communication with parents by providing
homework, newsletters, and useful files in one convenient place
- Integrated technology into every subject as well as led a weekly technology class where students worked on
keyboarding and on projects using programs such as PhotoStory, Prezi, Animoto and MS PowerPoint
- Taught an online, inquiry-based science unit focused on plants and heredity, which was part of a MSU
research study

Intern 5
th
Grade
Sheridan Road Elementary
Lansing, MI


August 2013 - November 2013
- Served as an intern in a 5
th
grade classroom with 30 students including six English Language Learners and
five students who received support from the Resource Room in a school in which 80% of the students
qualified for free or reduced lunch
- In addition to preparing and delivering general education lessons also taught art, music and physical
education
- Supervised students at Annies Big Nature Lesson, a five-day field trip that immersed students outdoors
making scientific observations, learning about the history of mid-Michigan and creating art projects

Senior Year Field Experience 6
th
Grade
Whitehills Elementary
East Lansing, MI
September 2012 - April 2013
- Collaborated with mentor teacher and with the schools Response to Intervention program, working with
small groups to attempt to close the achievement gap in literacy
- Co-founded and served as an advisor for the 6
th
grade newspaper
Junior Year Field Experience 6
th
Grade
Whitehills Elementary
East Lansing, MI
September 2011 - December 2011
- Tailored individual instruction weekly to a student struggling in literacy by creating weekly lessons that
were based on his interests and academic weaknesses
- Administered and became confident with various literacy assessments

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Troop Leader and Lead Camp Counselor
Polish Scouting Organization
Sterling Heights, MI
September 2007 - Present
- Create and execute schedule of activities for weekly Polish Boy Scout meetings including games, arts and
crafts, singing, sports, cultural lessons and leadership building activities
- As a lead camp counselor for 7-11 year old scouts for annual summer camp, created and implemented a
two-week schedule detailing all camp activities
- Oversaw other counselors to ensure successful implementation of camp schedule and planned for
contingencies based on weather, camper interest, and other factors
- Collaborate with parents, community leaders, and organizations on philanthropic projects such as
community service

Historical Interpreter
Fort Mackinac
Mackinac Island, MI
May - Aug. 2012 & May - Oct. 2013
- Responsible for leading multiple lectures, tours, and demonstrations daily for groups of up to 300 people,
including historical re-enactments and rifle, musket, and cannon firings
- Observed the best practices of field trips while presenting the rich history of Fort Mackinac and Mackinac
Island to over 40,000 students attending field trips each spring
- Part of leadership team of a hands-on, overnight camp for groups of 4
th
and 5
th
graders where students
took part in farming, military drill, archeology, and fur trade simulations

Level IV Student Supervisor and HR Assistant October 2009 - November 2013
The Gallery at Snyder-Phillips Cafeteria
East Lansing, MI
- Supervised human resources (HR) office which was responsible for scheduling, training, and
communicating with over 300 student employees
- Led meetings and training for over 30 student supervisor staff members
- Managed up to 50 student employees while working the dining room, delegating tasks, organizing breaks,
and cooperating with full-time staff to serve meals for several thousand customers during busy periods

OTHER ACTIVITIES
Guest Columnist State News
Fifth Grade Camp Counselor Camp Storer
Tutor Read to Succeed Forestview Elementary
Campaign Volunteer Ames, Iowa
Travel Soccer Various Clubs
Secretary Polish Club
Treasurer Polish Scouting Organization

Oct. 2012 - Feb. 2013
April 2008, April 2009, May 2009
Sept. 2011 - April 2012
Dec. 2011 - Jan. 2012
Sept. 2000 - May 2009
Oct. 2009 - May 2011
August 2011 - May 2012

TECHNOLOGY
- AIMSweb, IlluminateED
- Photostory, iMovie, Animoto, Prezi, Wix and Weebly
- iPad and related apps
- PowerSchool
- Online instruction tools including United Streaming, Prezi, and Google Software and Applications
- SMARTBoard Software and Applications
- Microsoft Office