Savannah R.

Girmscheid
CURRENT ADDRESS savannah.girmscheid@hope.edu PERMANENT ADDRESS
141 E. 12th Street (847)445-7794 217 Heather Ave.
Holland, MI 49423 savannahgirmscheid.weebly.com Grayslake, IL 60030

EDUCATION
Hope College - Holland, MI Anticipated Graduation: May 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Comprehensive K-8, Special Education: Learning Disabilities (K-12)
Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate with endorsements to teach Elementary K-5 all subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self
Contained Classroom) and Learning Disabilities (SM), grades K-12
Overall GPA: 3.96/4.00 Major GPA: 4.00/4.00 Honors: Deans List (7/7 Semesters), Mortar Board
Hope College Vienna Summer School Summer 2016
Immersed in European culture through living with a host family, attending cultural events, and studying religion
in the city, resulting in a broader perspective of cultural, linguistic, and religious diversity.
Certifications: CPR, First Aid, CPI

CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, Eagle Crest Charter Academy - Holland, MI Spring 2017
Participated in team, IEP, and IAT meetings, gaining understanding of special education policies/referral process.
Taught decoding and comprehension skills to individual students and small groups using the Fountas and Pinnell
Leveled Literacy Intervention system in a 1st through 5th grade special education resource room.
Consulted with general education teachers to coordinate curriculum and objectives while lesson planning.
Student Teacher, Singapore American School - Singapore Fall 2016
Co-taught reading and writing workshop lessons with cooperating teacher using Lucy Calkins curriculum.
Participated as part of a professional learning community of thirteen third grade teachers and support staff.
Utilized one-to-one iPad technology in whole group and small group lessons, independent work, and assessments.
Collaborated with learning support teacher to differentiate lessons for students below grade level.
Conferenced daily with instructional assistant to discuss lessons and prepare assistant for working with students.
Consulted with the grade level curriculum specialist to infuse lessons with inquiry-based learning.
Differentiated instruction for ethnically diverse student body including ELL and gifted and talented students.
Gained appreciation for Asian culture through immersion in cultures of Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia.
Teacher Assistant, Fennville Elementary School - Fennville, MI Spring 2016
Planned and taught small group math lessons to 5 grade students in resource room setting.
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Observed interactions between staff and students with emotional impairments during crisis situations.
Teacher Assistant, Hamilton Elementary School - Hamilton, MI Fall 2015
Evaluated 3rd grade students reading levels using running records.
Developed and taught whole group and small group lessons in math and social studies.
Teacher Assistant, West Ottawa High School - Holland, MI Fall 2015
Tutored students one-on-one during a resource hour for students with learning disabilities.
Answered questions and taught math concepts to students with cognitive impairments.
Teacher Assistant, Rose Park Elementary School - Holland, MI Spring 2015
Monitored a math game center once weekly during daily math rotations in a 4 th grade classroom.
Created and taught two whole-group social studies lessons tailored to a Christian school setting.
Teacher Assistant, Rosebud Elementary School - Rosebud, SD Spring 2015
Taught 1st-5th grade math and literacy to students individually and in small groups in a resource room.
Immersed in Lakota culture and history through cultural experiences on the Hope College Rosebud May term.
Teacher Assistant, PATH Program - Holland, MI Spring 2014
Assisted in an accelerated pre-algebra class for gifted and talented 4th and 5th grade students.
Planned and taught exam review sessions.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Education Research - Hope College Fall 2015-Spring 2017
Conducted testing on post-secondary students with disabilities using the Transition Planning Inventory to
measure competency with IDEA-based transition self-determination skills.
Collaborated with Hope College Research Mentors and fellow special education student to conduct statistical
evaluation and synthesize and present findings.
Presented at the Michigan Transition Services Association Conference, Hope College Undergraduate Celebration,
Michigan Council for Exceptional Children Conference, and National Conference for Undergraduate Research.
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Private Tutoring - Holland, MI Spring 2017

Tutored a 3rd grade student with a learning disability in reading by focusing on sight word fluency and decoding
skills mastery.
Day Camp Involvement, Faith Kids Inc. - Grayslake, IL Summers 2011-2013, 2015-2016
Preschool Day Camp Director (2015-2016)
Developed and implemented a daily, 9-week curriculum for 3 to 5-year-old children including a circle time, read
alouds, arts and crafts, games, outdoor activities, baking and cooking, literacy activities, and daily centers.
Communicated with parents of campers through email, face-to-face conversations, and phone calls.
Supervised and collaborated with high school student assistants, guiding them in interactions with campers.
Grade Level Counselor/Arts and Crafts Director/Preschool Assistant (2011-2013)
Served under Preschool Director, observing leadership and program implementation techniques.
Planned, prepared, and led arts and crafts activities for preschool through 9th grade campers.
Personal Support Worker - Mundelein, IL Summers 2013-2016
Assisted young teenaged individual with severe disabilities with personal hygiene and life skill development.
Helped individual make progress toward IEP goals centered on alternate means of communication.
Sunday School Teacher, Pillar Church - Holland, MI Fall 2015-Spring 2016
Prepared and taught Sunday School lessons monthly for a 2 and 3-year-old class.
Afterschool Care Aide, Calvary C.A.M.P. - Holland, MI Fall 2014-Spring 2016
Supervised Kindergarten through 5th grade students during free time and planned and led games and activities.
Tutored students with math and literacy homework assignments.
Day Camp Counselor, Round Lake Area Park District - Round Lake, IL Summer 2014
Collaborated with co-counselor to plan and implement weekly activities, including arts and crafts, cooking, games,
and outdoor activities, for 1st and 2nd grade children.
Total Trek Quest Coach, Pathways MI - Holland, MI Fall 2013-Spring 2014
Coached 3rd through 5th grade boys in a running program designed to increase boys' health and wellness through
training for a 5K.
Taught prepared mini-lessons aiming to prevent high risk behaviors.
Academic Support Center Tutor - Hope College Fall 2013-Fall 2014
Co-led group help sessions for mathematics course for elementary teachers and peer tutored individual students.
Professional Organizations
Council for Exceptional Children (Member, Hope College Chapter)
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (Member, Hope College Chapter)

COLLEGE INVOLVEMENT
Resident Assistant Fall 2015- Spring 2017
Provided leadership in a house setting to housemates by organizing events, keeping residents accountable with
chores, informing residents about college happenings, and developing a sense of community among residents.
Alpha Gamma Phi Sorority Spring 2014-Spring 2017
President (Spring 2017)
Planned and led executive board, rush, and weekly sorority meetings.
Served as the primary contact for the sorority, communicating with members and Hope College staff regularly.
Supported other leadership positions through regular communication.
Panhellenic Council Chapter Representative/Vice President (Spring 2016-Spring 2017)
Promoted inter-relationships among sororities by serving as one of three organization representatives on Hope
College Panhellenic council, the governing board of sororities.
Secretary (Spring 2016)
Collaborated with other executive board members to plan and lead weekly business meetings.
Wrote records of all meetings and kept sorority members informed about meetings and events.
Service Chair (Fall 2014, Spring 2015)
Partnered with local organizations to organize service events for the sorority.
Informed sorority members about upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Diane Portfleet Alcor Chapter of Mortar Board Fall 2016-Spring 2017
Co-chaired an event aiming to raise awareness of Mortar Boards mission and role on campus and encourage
underclassmen to apply to become a member.
Participated in bi-weekly general meetings focusing on leadership skill development and attended Mortar Board
events servicing the campus and community.

ACHIEVER * EMPATHY * INPUT * LEARNER * COMMUNICATION