Jamie Ray

MA Education; BA French; Endorsements in ELA, Fine Arts, ESL

31621 Gable, Livonia MI 48152 (734) 578-8382, Jray427@aol.com

Objective To obtain a position in an elementary or middle school teaching position where I will
promote a safe, enjoyable, and differentiated learning environment.
EDUCATION
University of Michigan  Master of Arts in Elementary Education
Ann Arbor, MI  Endorsements in Language Arts (6th-8th grade), Fine Arts, English as
Graduation 07/2011 a Second Language (pending)
 GPA: 4.0/4.0

Grand Valley State  BA French

Allendale, MI  Excelled in education courses
Graduation 08/2001  Selected by Admissions Office administrator as a Student
Ambassador to guide incoming students

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Intern, fourth grade
Miller Elementary School
Canton, MI
09/2010-01/2010
Math Tutor, third grade
Mitchell Elementary School
Ann Arbor, MI
10/2010-12/2010 
 Created and implemented grade level curriculum for all subjects
 Differentiated instruction for learners with a variety of abilities and
needs
 Utilized technology throughout classroom instruction
 Aligned lessons to meet state academic content standards
 Implemented Everyday Math, Lucy Calkins, Fountas and Pinnell,
and FOSS Science Kits
 Adapted Everyday Math curriculum for individual students needs
 Prepared lesson plans, teaching materials and learning activities
based on student’s needs
 Planned collaborative lessons in a team teaching setting
 Created differentiated instruction to fit the needs of students

Summer Intern, kindergarten  Assessed individual reading levels through use of running records
Summer Academy  Adapted math lessons using Everyday Math curriculum for
Field Elementary School individual students’ needs
Canton, MI   Promoted discussion to enhance students understand in reading,
07/2010-08/2010 writing, and comprehension
Substitute Teacher • Designed lesson plans in teachers absence
Livonia Public Schools • Taught wide range of students, kindergarten through grade twelve
09/2001 – 12/2002 • Instructed students in variety of subjects
Preschool Teacher • Create age appropriate lessons for thirty children
TLC Preschool • Responsible for classroom of ten children
Livonia, MI • Provide a safe environment for children ages 2-5
05/2000 – 12/2002 • Communicate effectively with parents regarding child’s progress

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS TESOL certified, member of Michigan Reading Association,

member of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Global LT Ltd. • Recruit instructors for over 35 languages
Troy, MI
Language Trainer • Interview and hire foreign language instructors
Recruiter
08/2008/10/2009 • Train incoming teachers for teaching assignment

• Responsible for creating virtual lessons to present nationwide to teachers

Chase Bank • Interview potential branch candidates and fully staff new branch
Warren, MI
Assistant Manager • Educate new employees on operating systems
12/2002-08/2008
• Ran student bank in various elementary schools

• Manage tellers and other branch staff

• Responsible for ongoing training in sales, communication, and customer

service

• Resolve customer and employee concerns

• Act as manager in his/her absence

• Sell products to best suit consumer needs

LANGUAGES English, French

TECHNOLOGY MS Office- Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Skype, WebEx, Interactive Wipe Boards,
Digital Camera, Flip Camera, Edmodo
INTERESTS Enjoy cultural events, traveling, reading, and learning about other cultures.
Find satisfaction in volunteering for community service projects, avid fan of
baseball, downhill skiing, and photography.
REFERENCES Available upon request

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