CARA FUNKE

517 E. Ann St Unit #1, Ann Arbor, MI 48014 -- 301-906-3568 -- cfunke@umich.edu

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CERTIFICATION
Michigan Provisional Secondary Certificate June 2017
6-12 Mathematics, 6-12 Psychology

EDUCATION
University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Psychology April 2017
GPA: 3.7/4.0

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Pioneer High School Ann Arbor, MI
Student Teaching Intern: 9th-12th Grade Jan. April 2017
Taught three Algebra 2AC courses and both observed and co-taught a Pre-calculus class and online
recovery course
Designed and implemented a four day long Statistics Project in which students applied course content to
create and carry out their own studies
Responded to students through implementation of March Madness activity
Participated in a professional development opportunities, including a workshop focused on
implementing technology, such as Desmos, into the classroom

Huron High School Ann Arbor, MI

Pre-Student Teaching Intern: 9th & 12th Grade Aug. Dec. 2016
Observed student learning in class and group interactions and taught variety of lessons; modeled by, co-
planned with Cooperating Teacher

Chelsea High School Chelsea, MI

Pre-Student Teaching Intern: 11th Grade Mar. April 2016
Developed and enacted an interactive lesson with the aim to teach students about inverse trigonometric
functions for an Algebra II class

Community High School Ann Arbor, MI

Pre-Student Teaching Intern: 10th Grade Feb. Mar. 2016
Observed a Geometry and Algebra II classroom, gaining experience on how to use various forms of
student text to improve instruction

Detroit School of Arts Detroit, MI

Pre-Student Teaching Intern: 9th Grade Jan. Feb. 2016
Observed an Algebra I flipped classroom
Conducted an interview and collected the work of one student for the purpose of understanding the
students experiences in Math
Planned and tailoring a lesson based on the students literacy abilities
American International School of Vienna Vienna, Austria
Pre-Student Teaching Intern: 7th Grade Sept. June 2016
Aided in lesson planning, grading homework, and classroom management for a 7th grade Algebra class

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Tutoring Ann Arbor, MI
Private Tutor (Ages 14-16) Aug. 2016 present
Provide one-on-one math and chemistry tutoring services for three high school students at their homes.
Students were of varying skill level, including a student with ADHD
Collaborated with parents and teacher to tailor sessions to best meet students needs based off of IEP

American International School of Vienna Vienna, Austria

Camp Counselor (Ages 3-14) June 2014 present
Coordinate activities and direct daily functions for summer camp dedicated to creating engaging
recreational opportunities for children while teaching English
Lead a group of fifteen children ages 3- 6 as well as a group of twenty students ages 10+, in
collaboration with another counselor

English Learning Day Camp Vienna, Austria

Camp Counselor (Ages 5-15) July 2015
Planned and implemented arts and crafts activities for non-native English speakers, such as making
recycled paper, sewing monsters, and creating robots out of recycled material

University of Michigan Housing Ann Arbor, MI

Resident Advisor Sept. 2014 May 2015
Supervised and aided a group of 40 first-year students with their transition to college
Advised residents on personal and academic issues
Organized both floor and dorm-wide events, including a game night, baking night, and skate night
Participated in range of professional training on issues such as inclusivity, title IX, and sexual assault

PROFFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & ACTIVITIES

Dance Marathon Sept. 2013 May 2017
Collaborated with peers to fundraise money for disabled children.
Built relationships with intellectually and developmentally disabled students.
Educated other students about the mission of Dance Marathon and the direct implementations their
actions can have towards disabled students

Resident Hall Association Aug. 2013 May 2014

Dorm Representative for Multicultural Council
Promoted diversity and multiculturalism through dorm-wide social events
Met weekly with other dorm representatives to discuss budget and plan school wide events

SKILLS
Fluent in English and German; proficient in French
Fluent in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; proficient in Excel
C++ programming
CPR/First Aid Certified