STEVEN A.

NEAL
4731 Duvernay Drive Apt. 228 Lansing, MI 48910 (734) 550-6254 nealste1@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL
GOAL:

EDUCATION:

STUDENT
TEACHING:

To teach English and/or English as a Second language at the secondary level incorporating
strategies to promote life-long literacy and critical engagement in my students worlds.
Bachelor of Arts Degree: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Honors College, College of Arts and Letters
Major: English; Minor: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Specializations: Global Education and LGBTQ+ Studies

May 2015

Owosso High School, 35-40 hrs./week

August 2015-April 2016
Taught three sections of English 9 that focused on developing reading, writing, listening, and
speaking skills in relation to fictional and nonfictional texts such as Of Mice and Men, To Kill
a Mockingbird, and Serial.
Taught one co-taught section of English 9 that utilized a variety of accommodations to align
with students Individualized Education Programs and 504s.
Taught a section of Study Skills an intervention class designed to aide students with special
education services who were assessed to need additional academic assistance that focused
on developing consistent academic habits and executive functioning skills to 9 th-12th graders.
Taught two sections of Approaches to Learning an intervention class designed to aide atrisk students who were assessed to need additional academic assistance that focused on
developing consistent academic habits and time management skills to 9 th and 10th graders.
Co-advised the schools Gay-Straight Alliance and mentored twenty high school students on
matters related to the LGBTQ+ community, sexuality, gender identity, social activism, and
self-empowerment.
Presented and discussed findings on a thesis project from Michigan State University,
Queering the Classroom: Implementing an LGBTQ+ Engaged Pedagogy in English
Classrooms, with English educators at the 2015 NCTE Conference in Minneapolis, MN.
Utilized various forms of educational technology such as PowerSchool, ELMO Document
Cameras, and iPads in order to develop technical skills alongside curriculum.
Facilitated a monthly 12th grade Grade-Level Advisory Day class that focused on developing
college, career, and life skills in preparation for graduation.

PRE-STUDENT TEACHING
Waverly Middle School, 4 hrs./week
January 2014-April 2014 and January 2015-April 2015
Observed and taught two sections of English 7 that focused on developing argumentative and narrative writing
skills, analyzing short pieces of literature, and reading intervention programs.
Adapted content of the English class to support English language learners in the classroom
Eastern High School, 4 hrs./week
October 2014-December 2014
Observed and taught two sections of English 7 at an International Baccalaureate school that focused on building
reading comprehension and academic writing skills using A Wrinkle in Time and Something Upstairs.
East Lansing High School, 2 hrs./week
September 2011-December 2011 and September 2014-December 2014
Observed lessons and classroom management tactics in a 9 th-12th grade English as a Second Language classroom
Planned and implemented lessons for an English language learner focused on improving sight word skills and oral
language proficiency

TEACHING RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Summer Theater Camp Aide All-of-us Express Childrens Theater Company
May 2014-August 2014
Collaborated with a small team to teach foundational acting and technical skills in the performing arts
Developed new theatrical scripts and taught basic play-writing techniques to campers
Mediated conflicts between campers of varying ages and backgrounds
Discussed behavioral and social concerns with parents and guardians
Resident Assistant, Michigan State University
August 2013-May 2015
Served as mentor and advisor in the nations largest single-campus resident hall system
Supervised and provided resources in a diverse residential community of 42 undergraduate students
Developed and executed various programming efforts intended to build community and educate residents in the
realms of academics, health and wellness, and interculturalism
Provided on-call crisis response during weekly 12-hour shifts serving the 620 building residents
Responded to behavioral, social, and personal conflicts as well as enforcing university policies
Study Abroad, Beijing, Xingtai, Chonqing, and Shanghai, China
May 2013
Researched the education system and school organization of The Peoples Republic of China
Taught English as a foreign language to a class of 40 students in downtown Beijing
Participated in many intercultural dialogues focused on classroom instruction and management with educators and
government officials
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
October 2014-May 2015
February 2013-May 2015
January 2012-May 2015

Volunteer Coordinator, Roial Players and All-of-Us Express Childrens

Theater Company, East Lansing, MI
Director of Communications and President, Global Educators Cohort
Program Executive Board, College of Education, Michigan State
University
Treasurer and Director, Roial Players, Michigan State University

HONORS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Deans List, 2011-2015
Honors College, Michigan State University 2012-2015
National Residential Hall Honorary Alumnus 2015
Phi Betta Kappa 2015-Present
PERSONAL INTERESTS
My interests and hobbies include theater, music, video games, and reading various types of literature. I have been
participating in theater for the past seventeen years as a director, actor, and technician. In the future, I hope to work with a
community youth theater or a theater program in a school.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Dr. Margo Glew Director of the Global Educators Cohort Program at Michigan State University
(glewmarg@msu.edu)
Dianna Behl Director of New Tech High School at Pinckney Community Schools (dbehl@picnkneypirates.org)
Jacqueline Aymor English Language Arts Teacher at Owosso High School (aymorj@owosso.k12.mi.us)
Mary-Lou Turnbull ESL Teacher at East Lansing High School and McDonald Middle School
(marylou.turnbull@elps.us)
Kongji Qin Ph.D. Candidate, Language and Literacy Education, Curriculum, Instruction, and Teacher Education
at Michigan State University (qinkj@msu.edu)