Morgan (Appell) Vander Zouwen

Morgan.vanderzouwen@gmail.com
CURRENT ADDRESS
529 Douglas Ave. #9
Holland, MI 49424
(989) 600-4939

Portfolio
www.morganvz.weebly.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Seeking a special education or general education teaching position to provide a positive
environment where students can acquire the social and academic skills that are needed to be
productive citizens.
EDUCATION
Hope College- Holland, MI
Bachelor of Arts: Special Education K-12, Learning Disabilities
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate with endorsements
in all subjects K-5 and Learning Disabilities (SM) grades K-12

May 2014

RELATED EXPERIENCE
ASD Teacher, Great Lakes Elementary School- Holland, MI
Sumer 2016
o Summer program for students grades K to 5
o Created and implemented individual curriculums for
students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Substitute Teacher, Marquette Area Public Schools- Marquette, MI
Spring 2016
o Oversaw classrooms as the teacher for all grade levels and
subject areas
Long Term Substitute TA, Washtenaw ISD- Ann Arbor, MI
Fall 2015
o Assisted young adults with SXI with daily living skills and
in achieving academic benchmarks
Special Education Teacher, Bay City Academy- Bay City, MI
Fall 2014
o Created and implemented individual curriculums
for students with IEPs both in a general education
environment and in a resource room
ABA Technician, Autism Center of Michigan-Midland, MI
Summer 2014 & 2015
o Implemented behavior treatment plans for children
diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
o Collected and processed data relating to
childrens progress towards goals
Student Teaching, Great Lakes Elementary School- Holland, MI
Spring 2014
o Supported students with IEPs in general education
classrooms
o Created lessons and implementation of curriculums for students in
a resource room
Student Teaching, Great Lakes Elementary School- Holland, MI
Fall 2013
o Facilitated and created lessons for a kindergarten
general education classroom

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Teachers Assistant, West Ottawa High School- Holland, MI
Spring 2013
o Curriculum designer and facilitator in a high school
resource room
Teachers Assistant, Eagle Crest Charter Academy- Holland, MI
Spring 2013
o Actively assisted and involved in lesson planning and
other classroom activities with first grade students
Community Living Support worker, Holland, MI
Fall 2012 & Spring 2013
o Helped a young woman with life skills and living on her own
Teachers Assistant, Hamilton Middle School- Hamilton, MI
Fall 2012
o Observed and assisted in a resource room
for sixth graders who needed assistance in math
Teachers Assistant, Jenison Elementary School- Jenison, MI
Spring 2012
o Developed lessons and instructed students in general
education fifth grade social studies class
Teachers Assistant, Pine Creek Elementary School- Holland, MI
Fall 2011
o Actively advised, facilitated, and guided a general education
kindergarten class
Teachers Assistant, Maplewood Early Childhood Center- Holland, MI
Spring 2011
o Facilitated in teaching ASD preschool students with
social skills and appropriate behaviors
Sunday School Teacher, Midland, MI
Summer 2010 & 2011
o Taught students with special needs about the
Bible and Gods love
Teachers Assistant, Quincy Elementary School- Holland, MI
Fall 2010
o Actively observed, assisted, and taught a general
education kindergarten class
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
o Participate and help plan in activities for people
with disabilities in the area
o Treasurer for this organization in 2014
Alpha Phi Omega member
o Service co-ed fraternity
Dance Marathon
o A fundraiser for DeVos Childrens Hospital
Relay for Life
o A fundraiser for American Cancer Society
Ready for Life
o A program that helps college aged students with
disabilities with academic and life skills

Fall 2013- Spring 2014

Fall 2011- Spring 2013

Spring 2012 & 2013
Fall 2011 & 2012
Fall 2010- 2012