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665 West 23
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Street Holland, MI 49423 812-249-9145
http://kendallharmening.weebly.com Kendall.harmening@gmail.com


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Energetic, capable teacher candidate, who continually seeks out books, projects, and manipulatives while
creating learning environments that are stimulating and enjoyable, seeks a teaching position that integrates
technology and differentiation skills to meet the needs of students.

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Graduate Teacher Certification Program April 2014
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan
Emphasis: Elementary Education, Mathematics

B.S., Interdisciplinary Sciences 1995
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, South Dakota
Emphasis: Psychology, Sociology, and Mathematics

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West Ottawa Public School, Michigan 2014
Summer School Mathematics Teacher for Eighth Grade
Administered pre and post Discovery Education Assessments
Utilized data to create lesson materials
Initiated peer led discussions for discovery of mathematic rules, topics and outcomes.

Ottawa ISD, Michigan 2014
Substitute Teacher
Various classrooms including; Special Education for third fifth graders, third grade, eighth grade
Algebra I and floater for classes kindergarten to fifth grade
Fully followed teachers lesson plans and addition support jobs as requested

North Holland Elementary, Holland, Michigan 2013-2014
Practicum Teacher, First Grade Classroom
Actively collaborated with mentor teacher to ensure lesson plans met state standards and pacing guides.
Implemented all aspects of classroom teaching duties; including Writers Workshop, Daily Five, Guided
Reading Groups, Math Expressions, Social Studies, Science, and Health topics
Assisted mentor teacher with creating classroom website.
Facilitated small group mathematics interventions utilizing I-Pads
Incorporated SmartBoard lesson into mathematics unit aiding in students understanding of equality.
Preformed an action research project pertaining to students sight word recognition and comprehension.
Teacher Assistant, First Grade Classroom
Gradually accepted more of the daily classroom teaching responsibilities
Lead small group interventions in writing, reading and mathematics
Planned and implemented lesson plans for word work and whole group Reading
Observed DIBELS Testing, Running Records and Discovery Education Assessments

Amazing Adventures Christian Learning Center, Holland, Michigan 2009-2011
Preschool Teacher
Created daily lesson plans through Houghton Mifflin and Zoo Phonics curriculum that expanded the
theme of the week/month in the disciplines of Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies and Art
Constantly reviewed the progress of the students to assess the level of their retention; made changes in
lesson plans as needed to increase retention
Communicated with parents utilizing monthly newsletters, weekly announcements, and personal
conversations as needed and during fall/spring conferences
K KE EN ND DA AL LL L H HA AR RM ME EN NI IN NG G
665 West 23
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Street Holland, MI 49423 812-249-9145
http://kendallharmening.weebly.com Kendall.harmening@gmail.com


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Fire-Up Conference, Various Presenters March 2014
Discovery Education Teacher In-Service February 2014
Differentiation Seminar, GVSU Presenter, Dr. Linda McCrea February 2014
Assessment Seminar, GVSU Presenter, Jacque Melin February 2014
How to Learn Math, Stanford OpenEdx Facilitator Dr. Jo Boaler October 2013
Fire-Up Conference, Various Presenters November 2013
School Law Seminar, GVSU Presenter, Dr. Rick Geilsel November 2013
Curriculum Planning: Understanding by Design, GVSU Presenter, Jacque Melin September 2013
Math-In-Action, Various Presenters February 2013
Web 2.0 Certification, GVSU Presenter Jason Siko April 2013
Ready for School, Building Bridges Program 2010-2011
Ready for School, Music and Movement Workshop 2011
Muskegon Community College, Online Course, Child Care: Operation of a Successful Business 2010

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Member, National Center for Learning Disabilities 2014 - Present
Member, Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society 2013 Present
Member, Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning 2012 Present
Member, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2011 Present

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Speaker, GVSU Graduate Teacher Certification Orientation March 2014
Co-Presenter, Math-In-Action 2013
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West Ottawa Public Schools, Woodside Elementary 2012-2013
Teacher Aide, Third grade classroom
Planned and taught lessons on algebraic relations, promoting the understanding of equality.
Taught science lesson, lead reading groups and one-on-one leveled reading.
Assessed Students on sight word mastery.
Assist in library selection of just right reading leveled books.
Aided in organization of reading centers and mathematic centers.
Observed Reading Level Assessment and DIBLES Assessment.

Grand Rapids Public School, City High Middle 2012
Aide, Middle School Science Club
Assisted in the presentation and use of the CBR (Calculator-Based Ranger) in formulating understanding
of distance versus time.
Assisted in the Communication Activity in judging students communication of creating a peanut butter
sandwich and the Write It, Graph It Have someone else Walk It activity with the CBR.

West Ottawa Public Schools, Harbor Lights Middle School 2012
Teacher Aide, Seventh Grade Science classroom
Aided small group discussions, lab experiments and special needs students as needed.
Graded Unit Quizzes
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First United Methodist Church, Holland, Michigan Nursery Supervisor 2009-2014
Amazing Adventures Christian Learning Center, Holland, Michigan Assistant Director 2010-2011