Anne

E. Murkowski
1862 Sherman SE, Grand Rapids MI 49506
616.821.2832 | a.e.murkowski@gmail.com
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain an upper elementary or middle school social studies teaching position
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EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University Allendale MI 2015
Graduate Teacher Certificate Program Cohort 2016/17
Major: K-8 Elementary Education and Social Studies
University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI 2009-2013
Bachelor of Arts, History
East Grand Rapids High School Grand Rapids MI 2009
Graduate, Summa Cum Laude
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EDUCATION RELATED ACTIVITIES
CA Frost, Student Teacher Grand Rapids, MI 2016-2017
Integrated technology by designing units that make use of our 1:1 Chromebooks, Google
Classrooms, document camera, and interactive whiteboard.
Created understanding of college programs through Career Portfolio exploration
Infused all subjects with topics of the environment to foster Frosts mission and goals
Offered leveled instruction through intervention folders in Reading and Math
EduStaff, Substitute Teacher Kent County MI 2016
Manage a variety of classroom settings including specials, pre-k, self contained
elementary, and content specific 5th and 6th grades
Adhere to lesson plans assigned by staff, augmenting or creating lesson plans when
students have completed assigned work
Log detailed account of day for lead teacher to review upon return
Evans Family, Nanny Grand Rapids MI 2015
Provide in home care for two children, ages 3.5 and 9
Encourage exploration of nature through trips to Millennium Park, Blanford Nature
Center, apple orchards, parks, and pumpkin patches
Foster a love of learning by taking children to Gerald R Ford Museum, Public
Museum, Childrens Museum, and campus visits to GRCC and GVSU
Byerley Family, Au Pair Clonakilty, Co Cork, Ireland 2013-2014
Performed duties as primary caretaker such as feeding, changing, transporting, and
loving three children ages 6 months to 5 years
Formed philosophies regarding my method of discipline with young children
Integrated myself into a foreign family and community by engaging in group
activities and introducing myself to new people
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
Yule Ball, EGRPS East Grand Rapids, MI
Adult Volunteer and Harry Potter Enthusiast February 2017
Co-facilitated prop glasses creation at this Harry Potter themed event for
students grades 3-8
CA Frost, GRPS Grand Rapids MI
Mr. Burgess, 8th and 9th English December 2015- June 2016
Observed and discussed the evolving roles of lead teacher and his intern
Ms. Gabrouy throughout her student teaching semester
Assisted students during quiet work time with individualized attention
Wealthy Elementary Grand Rapids MI
Mrs. Tinholt, 4th Grade October December 2014
Instructed students in small group, one on one and whole group setting.
Experienced Social Studies classroom during rotations
Mrs. Siegel, Kindergarten
Provided support for students during games, art projects, free choice, and
read aloud time
Ellen Schiller 3/19/17 4:25 PM
Developed a sense of classroom routine, management, and adaptability by
Comment [1]: Align with the other
observing and working with this veteran teacher bullets on the left side
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OTHER ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
Great Lakes History Conference, Presenter October 2016
Created the lesson plan Slow to Move: Mack the Turtle and Rosa Parks with an
accompanying Prezi focused on how to engage elementary students in US history
Presented as part of the panel Classroom Relevance: Making the Social Studies
Classroom Engaging and Contemporary.
Fire Up! Conference, Attendee October 2016 & March 2017
Engaged in day long conference providing development and support for new educators
Celebrate Literacy Conference, Attendee October 2016
Developed new understanding of how to foster a love of literature in students
Expanded my knowledge base and network of enthusiastic literacy focused educators
Smithsonian Institution, Intern January 2012- April 2012
Designed new and engaging public programs for Daily Programs Department
Facilitated events such as MLK Day at NMAH, and the daily Flag Folding
Michigan in Washington, Cohort Member January 2012- April 2012
Interned four days a week in addition to three courses for full time student status
Engaged in DC culture through weekly plays in Politics of Theatre Class
Central Student Government, Elected Representative November 2010- December 2011
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REFERENCES

Ms. Samantha Zerbel Mrs. Bobbijo Zoerhof Mrs. Ellen Schiller
Mentor Teacher, C.A. Frost Mentor Teacher, C. A. Frost Field Coordinator, GVSU
Cell: 906.236.2812 Cell: 616.366.6850 Cell: 616.502.5632
Email: szerbel@grp.org Email:zoerhofb@grps.org Email:schillee@gvsu.edu