Brittney Hartley

6121 Marvin, Taylor MI 48180 bhartley43@gmail.com * (313) 289-4510 hartleybrittney.weebly.com PROFESSIONAL GOALS To obtain a full time position teaching mathematics and/or psychology at the secondary level. I am also interested in becoming involved in the school community through coaching and advising after-school clubs and activities. EDUCATION August 2013-May 2014 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Enrolled in Teacher Certification Program College of Education Cumulative GPA: 4.0 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI College of Natural Science Bachelor of Arts: Mathematics with Psychology Minor Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate (pending) Michigan Test for Teacher Certification Subject Area: Psychology (pending) Michigan Test for Teacher Certification Subject Area: Mathematics Michigan Test for Teacher Certification: Basic Skills Royal Oak High School, Royal Oak MI, substitute teacher October 2012 May 2013 Royal Oak High School, Royal Oak MI, student teacher Constructed detailed lesson plans and expansive unit plans for Advanced Algebra II Collaborated with colleagues within the mathematics department to discuss common assessments and make adjustments to the curriculum Worked with counselors and special education teachers to further my understanding of my students and how to better adjust my practice to meet their accommodations Attended IEP meetings to support my students, their parents, as well as the special education department Held open communication with parents through emails, online grading systems, and parent teacher conferences Participated in weekly professional developments and met with my professional learning community within the mathematics department to discuss Algebra II specific content Maintained a reflective journal of my own teaching practice, and future adjustments to lessons and content exploration Collaborated with my mentor and peers to produce and execute multiple lesson studies Haslett High School, Haslett MI Produced a reflective journal that focused on student behaviors, classroom management strategies, and lesson observations

August 2009-May 2013

CERTIFICATIONS 2014 2014 2013 2010 TEACHING EXPERIENCE January 2014 Present August 2013 Present

 January 2011 May 2012

Collaborated with my mentor and a peer to plan, teach, and reflect upon a lesson taught to a 9th grade geometry class Sexton High School, Lansing MI Observed two remedial 9th grade computer based mathematics classes Monitored and assisted at risk students by helping them with their mathematics MacDonald Middle School, East Lansing MI Tutored English as a Second Language students in all subject areas during an after school program Built student confidence by helping students practice speaking in the English language

February 2010 May 2010

TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE August 2010 May 2013 Resident Assistant, East Lansing MI Facilitated a positive and safe environment for all students by implementing standards and expectations, as well as dealing with behavioral issues and roommate conflicts Supported residents academically by hosting programs that educated students on healthy study habits such as having a good sleeping pattern, eating nutritional meals, pacing your studying, note taking strategy classes, etc. Created a diverse community by supporting and incorporating groups from multiracial and LGBT communities to present to students on campus and within my building Connected with each resident on a personal level and built relationships amongst them based on common hobbies, studies, or personal beliefs. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT August 2013 Present Royal Oak High School, Royal Oak MI Discussions on the implementation of MYP curriculum next year Collaboration with my professional learning communities that allow for time to discuss content based curriculum and departmental issues. Implementation of technology into the classroom Mental health awareness for our students, such as suicide awareness, depression awareness, and eating disorders seminars October 2013 - Present Member of The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Used the resources to read and educate myself on different classroom management approaches, how to build motivation in a classroom, different ways to present mathematical concepts, and a variety of ways to use technology to present material to students to increase student engagement I Am A Teacher Expo, East Lansing MI Attended a technological conference that discussed the many ways teachers can implement material in an interactive and interesting manner using technology to increase student engagement

March 2013

Experienced a seminar that discussed the importance of incorporating multiculturalism into every classroom and using social justice issues in lessons to expand my lesson objects beyond mathematical understanding Learned multiple classroom management skills through a presentation that emphasized students freedom to express their thoughts while still having structure in the classroom Holt High School Oral Exam Judge, Holt MI Expanded my understanding of summative assessments and what that looks like in a mathematical setting Participated as a judge while listening and evaluating the students understanding on a wide variety of mathematical concepts

January 2013

REFERENCES

Mrs. Dee Richardson Mentor Teacher Grade Algebra II Royal Oak High School (248) 705 6129 richardsond@royaloakschools.org 11th/12th Mr. Daniel Clark Field Instructor Michigan State University College Of Education (660) 525 4265 clark40@msu.edu Dr. Sandra Crespo Professor Michigan State University College of Education (517) 353 3035 crespo@msu.edu Mr. Michael Vancamp Principal Royal Oak High School (248) 435 8500 vancampm@royaloakschools.org