RANDY L RININGER II

3766 Cascades Blvd. Apt 104 Kent, OH 44240 (330) 310-7200 cell rrining2@kent.edu

OBJECTIVE Seeking a position in Integrated Language Arts; willing to participate in extracurricular activities. EDUCATION Kent State University Kent, OH Bachelor of Science in Education, May 2014 Licensure: Integrated Language Arts grades 7 12 Major GPA: 3.94 / Accumulative GPA: 3.5 Cum Laude OAE Pedagogical Knowledge: Passed OAE Content: In Process FIELD EXPERIENCE Student Teaching Austintown Middle School Austintown, OH Spring 2014 Developed, adapted and implemented lesson plans in English and Literature for students in grade 7, aligned with common core state standards. Regularly collaborated with parents and teachers to manage the learning experiences of all students. Participated in and actively attended extracurricular activities. Monitored individual student progress and growth through formal and informal assessments. Field Practicum Austintown Middle School Austintown, OH Fall 2013 Developed lesson plans coinciding with cooperating teachers plans. Developed and taught a ten-day unit focusing on S.E. Hintons novel, The Outsiders. Worked with students as a class, individually, and in small groups to collaborate ideas and understandings. Classroom Observations Ellet High School Akron, OH Fall 2012 Observed students in grades 9-12 in a resource class committed to student growth and development in various content areas. Assisted students with various assignments while serving as an aid to the classroom for various activities. Reflected with teachers and colleagues about the experiences in the classroom. Aurora High School Aurora, OH Spring 2013 Helped create and facilitate a writing center for students. Tutored students in grades 9-12 at the high school with a number of different forms of writing. Developed and presented a presentation on Scholarly Research. Gained a better understanding of empowering students to become better writers. TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Video Formatting and uploading Literary Tools Progress Book AWARDS/CERTIFICATIONS National Deans List Kappa Delta Phi Honor Society CPR/First Aid/ AED Certified Spring 2013 Alice Training Spring 2013

RANDY L RININGER II

3766 Cascades Blvd. Apt 104 Kent, OH 44240 (330) 310-7200 cell rrining2@kent.edu

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Ohio Educational Technology Convention (OETC) Columbus, OH Jan. 2014 Ohio Council of Teachers of English and Language Arts (OCTELA) Columbus, OH March 2014 Presented digital tools to use in the English/Language Arts classroom. Collaborated in small groups about the benefits of using various tools. Added to my professional learning network. Educational Twitter Chats Participate in weekly Twitter chats with Ohio educators. Moderated an #Ohedchat over Connected LearningJan 2014. Established, maintained and developed a professional learning network of educators. Anti-Bullying Event Akron, OH June 2013 ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE Server Trainer Cracker barrel Old Country Store Rootstown, OH Aug 2008 Present. REFERENCES William Kist, Ph.D. Associate Professor Coordinator, Adolescent & Young Adult Education Kent State University 404 White Hall Kent, OH 44240 (330)-672-5190 Wkist@kent.edu Kristine Pytash, Ph.D. Associate Professor Coordinator, Adolescent & Young Adult Education Kent State University 404 White Hall (330)-780-3508 kpytash@kent.edu Alexandra Davis Gifted Language Arts Teacher, Grade 7 Austintown Middle School 31 Water Street Poland, OH 44524 Office: (330)-797-3900 ext. 2222 Cell: (330-301-0756) adavis@austintownschools.org Character Reference Scott Marazzi General Manager (Current Employer) 4367 State Route 44 Rootstown, OH 44272 330-325-9970