Abigail Halstead

6329 W. Spicerville Hwy Charlotte MI, 48813 269-213-6764

abigailshalstead@gmail.com
abigailhalsteadprofile.weebly.com

Education & Qualifications

Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Language Arts Winter 2017
Concentration: Elementary Education
GPA: 3.7

Certifications
Elementary Provisional K-5 all subjects Certification pending
Language Arts 6-8 Endorsement pending
Elementary Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) 2017
Language Arts Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) 2017
First AID/Child and Adult CPR 2017
Michigan Literacy Progress Profile 2017

Significant Coursework
EDU350: Teaching Reading and Language Arts in the Elementary Classroom
EDU354: Teaching Social Studies, Science and Math in the Elementary Classroom
EDU360: Integrating Technology in Teaching
EDU424: Reading Problems in the Elementary and Middle School Classroom
ENG361: History and Development of the English Language

Classroom/Teaching Experience

EDU354: Teaching Math, Science and Social Studies October December 2016
Western Middle School, Parma, MI
Observed and instructed in 6th grade math class
Taught individually, small group, and whole class lessons
Taught whole group lessons throughout semester
Developed personal and professional relationships with students and mentor teacher

EDU350: Teaching Reading and Language Arts September December 2015

Paragon Charter School, Jackson, MI
Observed in Kindergarten classroom
o Two hours every week for ten weeks
 Taught a guided reading lesson to three students
Taught a whole class lesson at end of semester
Worked individually with students with whatever was asked of me

Florida Diversity Experience January 2015

St. Augustine, FL
Visited various schools in the northern and central Florida area over three weeks
Visited Florida School for the Deaf and Blind
Observed special education classes and gained insight into special education instruction

Mentor Program Fall 2011 Spring 2013

Worked one-on-one with a child who had behavior issues
Developed individual tutoring skills
Fostered two year relationship to encourage and support student

Classroom Skills and Training

English/Reading/Language Arts
Various School of Education
Colloquia
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
Weebly
Bubbly, determined, teachable,
organized, hard-working
Friendly, joyful, creative,
encouraging, works well with others

Other Employment & Volunteer Activities (Non-Education Related)

Nanny (Summer of 2017)
MLK Jr. Day of Community Service (January 16, 2017)
Custodial Worker (September May 2014 2017)
Volunteered at Arbor Oaks Living Center, Spring Arbor, MI (Fall 2015)
Cornwells Turkeyville (Summers of 2013 2016)
Day Care Worker (Summers of 2009 2012)

Special Experiences/Awards
Study Abroad Program Spring Arbor University
Cross Cultural Study in Cambodia January 2016
Practiced English with Khmer college students
Visited various schools (pre-k 6th, High School, Universities)

Scholarships Spring Arbor University

Presidential Scholarship Fall 2013 Winter 2017
State Competitive Scholarship Fall 2013 Winter 2017
The Lions Club Scholarship Fall 2013
Beth Schumaker Scholarship Fall 2013
References

Brock Peters
Principal, Fern Persons Elementary
5123 S Ainger Rd
Olivet, MI, 49076
517-652-1554
petersb@olivetschools.org

Jolene Hurt
6th Grade Math Teacher, Western Middle School
1400 S Dearing Rd
Parma, MI 49269
517-740-1753
joleen.hurt@wsdpanthers.org

Tovah Sheldon
Director of Instruction, Jackson County ISD
6700 Browns Lake Road
Jackson, MI 49201
517-812-8075
tovah.sheldon@jcisd.org