MOLLY P.

SHELTON
shelto71@msu.edu

319 Grove Apt. 1 720 Meridan

East Lansing, MI 48823 Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 399-8552 (313) 399-852

Objective: To obtain a position as a teacher intern in an elementary classroom

in the Detroit area.

Education: Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts, May, 2011
Major: Elementary Education
Teaching Major: Language Arts
Pre-Internship
Field Experience: Pleasant View Magnet School, Lansing, Michigan
September, 2010 - April, 2011, Grade Level: Kindergarten
• created and taught hands on science lesson
• designed and taught a creative Social Studies lesson
• worked with individual students on literacy

Lewton Elementary School, Lansing, Michigan

September, 2009 - December, 2009, Grade Level: 2nd
• observed classroom activities and management techniques
• worked with struggling students on reading and comprehension
• followed the progress of one student and documented their learning
in the classroom
Teaching-related
Experience: Part-time Nanny, Haslett, Michigan
November, 2009 - Present
• care for twins (newborn through toddler)
• practice new vocabulary through books and games

Full- time Nanny, Dearborn, Michigan

May, 2010- August, 2010
• created art projects
• practiced reading and writing
• facilitated outdoor activities

Lifeguard, Fairlane Club, Dearborn, Michigan

May 2009 - August, 2010
• enforced safety and behavior rules
• performed first aid
• facilitated pool games
• maintained pool and surroundings
 Tutor/Mentor
Refugee Development Center, Lansing, Michigan
January 2009 - April 2009
• assisted in homework
• provided support and encouragement
• worked on language and vocabulary with ESL learners

Teacher’s Aide
Bryant Middle School, Dearborn, Michigan
September, 2005 - June, 2007
• assisted teacher with grading tests and homework
• created bulletin boards
• performed office tasks

Youth Mentor, Dearborn Public School's S.T.A.N.D Summer

Camp Dearborn, Michigan
June, 2006 - August, 2006
• lead group discussions
• supervised games and activities
• provided individual support to those with special needs

Peer Mediator, Dearborn Public Schools, Dearborn, Michigan

• helped solve problems amongst peers
• practiced problem solving strategies
Other Work
Experience: Michigan State Telemarketing, East Lansing, MI, Telemarketer,
February, 2009 - May, 2009
The Post, Dearborn, Michigan, server, June, 2008 - August, 2008
Professional
Development: Certified in First Aid and CPR for children and adults

Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and I Movie

Honors and
Achievements: Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Philanthropy Board,
November, 2007- Present
Dean’s List, Michigan State University, December 2010, December
2009, May 2008
Blue Cross Blue Shield Academic Scholarship, May 2010
Orchesis Repertory Dance Company,
September 2009 - February 2010
National Honors Society, September 2005 - May 2007
Varsity Cheerleading Captain, September 2006 - May 2007

Interests: Dance (Ballet), Reading, Writing poetry, Community Service, Golf,

Swimming