Noreen Walls 

Secondary English Teacher 

 
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Certification 
Michigan Secondary Standard Certificate: English 6-12      June 2019 
 
Education 
The University of Michigan       Ann Arbor, MI 
Master of Arts in Educational Studies with Secondary Certification   ​August 2019 
 
The University of Chicago   ​Chicago, IL 
Bachelor of Arts - Majors: Linguistics; English Language & Literature ​June 2015 
 
Teaching Experience 
Saline High School Saline, MI 
Teaching Intern ​ eptember 2018 - June 2019 
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● Classes: Blended English 10, Co-taught English 10, Blended & Traditional College Writing 
● Taught within a project-based learning framework, utilizing many performance and skills-based 
assessments, to make learning and assessment authentic and productive 
● Developed blended classroom policies and best practices, along with tools and techniques to support 
students in a blended learning environment 
● Created class website, including online assignments, formative & summative assessments, and tools to 
provide useful feedback to students while evaluating achievement 
● Incorporated educational technology tools that supported students’ engagement with content, 
enhancement of learning, and extension of skills 
● Supported students’ safe and effective use of Chromebooks, laptops, and cell phones with practical 
classroom norms and the application of monitoring tools when necessary 
● Collaborated with teacher consultant in co-taught classes to make content and activities more inclusive 
with several types of differentiation, supporting students according to their IEPs, and engaging students 
with diverse strengths, interests, and needs 
● Participated in broader teaching activities, such as whole-term curriculum planning, planning units and 
lesson sequences, administrative duties, and coordinating with co-teachers, parents, and administrators 
● Led instruction and evaluation for a 4-week unit about speculative fiction, teaching students to 
appreciate science fiction as criticism and make thoughtful connections between fiction and reality 
● Crafted and enacted a 4-week multi-genre unit about inquiry & research, teaching students to evaluate 
sources, select main ideas and relevant details, and apply research to writing multiple genres of texts 
 
Peace Corps  Otjinene, Namibia 
Education Volunteer August 2015 - October 2017 
● Taught English as a Second Language to five high school classes of 45 students per class, Grades 10-12 
● Designed daily lessons, assignments, and assessments to improve students’ English grammar, writing, 
and comprehension 
● Applied content knowledge of linguistics, grammar, and local languages to support students’ language 
learning strategies 
 ● Conducted weekend study sessions and lesson refreshers to assist students with reading and writing 
strategies 
● Collaborated with Namibian colleagues to develop materials and methods for English teaching 
● Implemented the first literature classes for 12th grade students who showed enthusiasm and promise for 
English language reading and writing 
● Coached the school Debate team to reach the regional championship, including several students who 
were later recruited to the Omaheke Regional Debate Team and the Namibian National Debate Team 
 
Relevant Experience 
Calling All Colors Benton Harbor, MI 
Facilitator  ​November 2017 - May 2018 
● Led small group workshops concerning race relations, prejudice, stereotypes, and community for first, 
second, and third grade students to address the racial disparities and tensions among communities in 
southwest Michigan 
● Facilitated activities with elementary students addressing local and universal concerns using drama, art, 
literature, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and open discussion 
 
The University of Chicago College Housing  Chicago, IL   
Assistant Resident Head  September 2013 - June 2015 
● Managed administrative and social operations for a dormitory house of 56 residents 
● Provided crisis assistance and resources for residents to improve the difficult transition to college life 
and make student’s experience in the dorms safer and more comfortable 
● Organized house social events, meetings, and outings to support community building amongst residents 

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