Jeffrey Kamps

2600 Marble Court, Zeeland, MI 49464 | (616) 403-7406 | jeffreyrkamps@gmail.com | jeffreykamps.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Michigan State University

August 2015 Present (to be completed May 2016)

Teacher Certification Internship; College of Education

12 Graduate credits
Michigan State University

May 2015

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies of Social Science Education

CERTIFICATION
Michigan Secondary Education Certification
Grades 6-12 Social Studies (History, Geography, Political Science, Economics)
First-Aid & CPR Certification (to be completed March 2016)
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Year-long Teaching Internship 7th Grade

August 2015 Present

Lakeshore Middle School, Grand Haven, Michigan

Co-planned and co-taught with Mentor Teacher throughout fall semester.

Assumed all classroom responsibilities throughout a 10-week duration which included: classroom
management, daily lesson planning/modification, creation of assessments and working with fellow teachers.

Implemented many different instructional strategies and uses of technology in the classroom.

Created a safe and positive classroom environment for students of all abilities and learning styles.

Participated in weekly team meetings, monthly staff meetings, Professional Development meetings, District
in-services and textbook selection meetings.

Led parent-teacher conferences. Provided both positive and constructive feedback in a professional manner.

FIELD EXPERIENCE
Classroom Senior Assistant 8th Grade

September 2014 May 2015

Lansing Eastern Middle School, Lansing, Michigan

Managed 25 students within different school-related settings.

Planned and taught lessons throughout the school year.

Aided individual students and larger groups for different activities within the classroom.

Worked closely with Mentor Teacher and established a trustworthy relationship.

Participated twice weekly with over 80 hours of classroom observation.

Classroom Assistant

Michigan State University High School Equivalency Program, East Lansing, Michigan

Helped migrant and seasonal farm workers in their preparation to earn a GED.

Worked individually, and in group settings, with students.

September 2013 May 2014

Participated in classroom observation of lessons in all subject areas.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Fire Up! Conference, Allendale, Michigan
Screencastify Technology Workshop, Grand Haven, Michigan

March 2016
March 2016

TECHNOLOGY AND SKILLS

Experience with interactive white boards (SMART Board, Promethean, Active Inspire)
ELMO projector and document camera
Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
Google services (Classroom, Docs, Drive, Forms, Slides, Sheets)
Kahoot!, Quizlet, Padlet, Piktochart, Thinglink, Weebly, Wordpress
HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Deans List, Michigan State University

December 2013

WORK EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher

February 2016 Present

EDU STAFF, Ottawa County, Michigan

5th Grade Camp Counselor

May 2011-2015

New Groningen Elementary School, Zeeland, Michigan

Planned and managed daily activities.

Worked closely with and developed relationships with teachers and administration.
Responsible for outdoor educational activities.
Tour Guide & Driver
May 2015 August 2015

Saugatuck Dune Rides, Saugatuck, Michigan

Responsible for driving up to 20 people per trip.

Tailored speech to provide an educational and engaging experience for all ages/groups.

REFERENCES
Kevin Wiersma

Barbara Sanderson

Lakeshore Middle School

Mobile: (616) 502-1145
E-mail: wiersmak@ghaps.org

Lakeshore Middle School

Mobile: (616) 510-6916
E-mail: sandersonb@ghaps.org

Mentor Teacher

Teacher Assistant

Scott Crooks

Phil VanKampen

Michigan State University/Grand Rapids Area

Mobile: (616) 822-1381
E-mail: crooksg@msu.edu

New Groningen Elementary School

E-mail: pvankamp@zps.org

MSU Teacher Certification: Field Instructor

5th Grade Teacher: Camp Coordinator