Colleen Marie Bertoni

colleenbertoni@gmail.com

Education
University of Michigan School of Education May 2018
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Education with Secondary Certification
Teaching Major: Spanish, Teaching Minor: English
GPA: 3.87/4.00
Universidad de la Habana, La Habana, Cuba
International Student, June 2017
Completed Cuban culture and Spanish Language courses while participating with exchange and
emersion-related activities and forming lasting connections with the people and culture of Cuba

Certification
Michigan Provisional Secondary Certificate, June 2018
K-12 (Spanish), 6-12 (English)

Awards and Achievements

 University of Michigan Honors 2014-2018
 Brewster Earl Peabody Scholarship Award 2014-2018
 Doris Schumacher/ A. Henry Schumacher Memorial Scholarship 2017
 Willard H. Johnson Scholarship Award 2014
 Delta Kappa Gamma International Society for Key Women Educators Scholarship 2014

Teaching Experience
Skyline High School, Ann Arbor, Michigan
University of Michigan Student Teaching Intern, September 2017 - April 2018
 Developed and delivered lessons for Spanish 2, 3, and 4 students that encompassed corresponding
cultural themes based on classroom practices and proficiency-based standards
 Graded written and oral assignments and quizzes, while evaluating students using Integrated
Performance Assessment (IPA)
 Observed and implemented proficiency-based Spanish instruction and classroom practices
Tappan Middle School, Ann Arbor, Michigan
University of Michigan Student Teaching Intern, January - April 2017
 Constructed and delivered lessons to 6th grade Spanish classes that complemented cultural
materials and proficiency-based skills used in class
 Graded oral assignments, tests, and quizzes using provided rubrics
Allen Elementary School, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Language Teaching Assistant with Ann Arbor Languages Partnership, September 2016-April 2017
 Co-taught three 3rd grade Spanish lessons twice per week, modifying provided lesson plans to
accommodate unique student needs
 Administered assessments to track student language growth within Ann Arbor Public Schools

International Professional Experience

Educado en Argentina, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Intern, June – August 2016
 Assisted with office-related tasks and Spanish to English translation duties while observing
practices in the organization of international exchange programs
 Provided individual English tutoring to international exchange students to improve their in-
program performance

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Relevant Professional Experience

EDUStaff, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Substitute Teacher, March 2018 – Present
 Taught pre-planned lessons to students in various classroom discipline settings to effectively
substitute for absent educators and uphold productive learning
 Complied with organization-wide and individual district expectations for conduct and
professionalism to be respectful of each school and efficiently teach in various locations

Additional Employment Experience

University of Michigan Dining, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Server and Dining Assistant, September – December 2017
 Prepared and served food to student customers
 Used customer service skills to greet customers and complete monetary transactions
Waterloo Gardens Bed and Breakfast, Chelsea, Michigan
Waitress and Maid June 2016 – August 2017
 Assisted with meal preparation, meal service, and cleaning of dining areas to enhance guest
dining experience
 Prepared and cleaned rooms for guests and completed maintenance-related tasks to assist with the
upkeep of company grounds
Silver Maples of Chelsea Retirement Community, Chelsea, Michigan
Health and Wellness Assistant, May – December 2015
 Taught classes, designed programs, and assisted with the coordination of events to provide
entertainment and recreational opportunities to members of the retirement community
 Interacted with community members individually to ensure that health and recreation needs were
being sufficiently met within the residence
Child Care, Ann Arbor, Michigan
October 2014 – December 2016
 Supervised and cared for three homeschooled children for a local family on a bi-weekly basis
 Assisted with homeschooling tasks and teaching basic-level coursework in the subjects of
Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, and Music to help children achieve learning
within their home environment

Special Interests and Skills

Languages
 Fluent in Spanish within teaching, professional and conversational settings
Music
 Proficient Flautist, including literacy in the reading of music
Dance
 Ten years of experience with dance lessons and performance
Travel
 Continued interest in travelling and study particularly within the Spanish-speaking world to
achieve growth in linguistic and cultural insights

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References

• Diane Aretz, Secondary Spanish Instructor, Skyline High School –Student Intern Mentor Teacher
(734) 560-3158, aretzd@aaps.k12.mi.us

• Ann Crowley, Clinical Field Instructor, University of Michigan –Student Intern Field Instructor
(248) 685-7593, anncrow@umich.edu

• Maria Coolican, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Michigan –World Language Methods
Instructor
(734) 417-6806, mariajc@umich.edu

• Jennifer Shaw, Secondary Spanish Instructor, Tappan Middle School –Practicum I Mentor Teacher
(734) 476-6716, shawj@aaps.k12.mi.us

• David Blumer, Elementary General Educator, Allen Elementary School –Attending Teacher
blumerd@aaps.k12.mi.us

• Nicholas Henriksen, Lecturer, University of Michigan –Spanish Linguistics Instructor

nhenriks@umich.edu

• Tom Millington, Director of Programs, Abroadia –Studies Abroad and Cuban Culture Instructor
+53 5402-6642 (Cuba), millingtont@gmail.com

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