BRITTANY DITZHAZY

20665 Somerset Ct, Riverview, MI 48193

(734) 624 4284
brittanyditzhazy@arbor.edu
missbrittanyditzhazy.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI
Bachelor of the Arts: Early Childhood Education, Current Anticipated Graduation Dec.2017
GPA: 3.97
Significant Courses (not pertaining to education): Cross Cultural experience
in Ecuador and Honors English

SITE-BASED EXPERIENCES
Ashton Ridge Head Start, Jackson, MI: Preschool (24 hours) Evaluated play centers, created a class pattern
book, and read aloud to the class
Dibble Elementary School, Jackson, MI: 2nd grade (20 hours) read aloud to the class, led a craft, taught two 40
minute social studies lessons
For His Children, Quito, Ecuador: home for homeless infants and toddlers (4 hours) Interacted with children and
observed how the program is run
Forest Elementary School, Riverview, MI: 4th and 5th grade (6 hours) observed and read aloud to the class

Frost Elementary School, Jackson, MI: Kindergarten (2 hours) observed

Greenfield School, Hillsdale, MI: Preschool (6 hours) observed and led a literacy center

Hanover-Horton, Hanover, MI: 1st and 2nd grade (2 hours) - observed

Jackson High School, Jackson, MI: 10th 12th grade (2 hours) observed and answered student questions about
college
Paragon Charter Academy, Jackson, MI: Kindergarten (20 hours) Co-taught science/ELA lesson, led literacy
centers, worked one-one-one with struggling readers, and led a small guided reading group
Riverview Community High School, Riverview, MI: 9th -12th grade (19 hours) observed and answered student
questions about college
The Lincoln Center, Wyandotte, MI: Pre-K, K, 1st, and 2nd grade (7 hours) worked with children who have special
needs and observed
Northwest Elementary, Jackson, MI: 3rd grade (2 hours) observed
Unidad Educativa Charles Darwin, Quito, Ecuador: 2nd and 12th grade (5 hours) - Created an English lesson plan
for cross cultural studies group to follow, administered lesson plan in 2 nd and 12th grade classrooms

AWARDS
Sharon Kline Memorial Scholarship (Local Scholarship)
Presidential Scholarship (Spring Arbor University)
Athletic Scholarship (Spring Arbor University Track & Field Team)

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Freshman Little League Cheerleading

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20665 Somerset Ct, Riverview, MI 48193
(734) 624 4284
brittanyditzhazy@arbor.edu
missbrittanyditzhazy.weebly.com

Junior Coach
Taught 3rd and 4th grade girls stunts, chants, and cheers and created a
competition routine

5th Grade YMCA Camp

Cabin Leader
Mentored and supervised 5th graders in the cabin and at daily activities

Jumpgirlz
Song Leader
Lead songs for 1st and 2nd graders at Sunday School

DKMS Bone Marrow Registry Drive

Registration Aid
Aided in the collection of cheek swabs for the bone marrow registry

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Varsity Track and Field at Spring Arbor University

Long Sprinter

EMPLOYMENT

Childcare Provider for multiple families

Supervise and care for children ranging from infants to preteens

Miller Parking

Valet Attendant and Office Assistant

Cleaned and organized storage areas, valeted cars, entered client
information in databases, and made phone calls to clients

Salvation Army
Summer Day Camp Counselor
Managed, created, and participated in activities and games for children ages
4-14; Oversaw large groups of children while on field trips and at the
Salvation Army; Collected Day Camp payments from parents

Royal Park Hotel

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 BRITTANY DITZHAZY
20665 Somerset Ct, Riverview, MI 48193
(734) 624 4284
brittanyditzhazy@arbor.edu
missbrittanyditzhazy.weebly.com

Banquet Server 2016 - present

Provided quality banquet service for a variety of special occasions using
collaboration with my coworkers

Home School Program at Spring Arbor Free Methodist Church

Nursery Leader 2016 - present
Care for children between the ages 8 months to 4 years old and teach
children basic life skills through play