Brooke A. Barker

4854 Fairview Ct. West Bloomfield, MI 48322

Email: brooke.barker@wbsd.org Cell phone: (248) 860-1178

​EDUCATION

GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERISTY – ALLENDALE, MI

            Early Childhood Endorsement (ZS Endorsement)

            Graduation Date: Fall 2017

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY - ROCHESTER, MI

            Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education Major: Language Arts State of Michigan Teaching License

            Graduation Date: April 2017 Cumulative GPA: 3.99

​UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - ANN ARBOR, MI

            Bachelor of Arts in Communications, School of Literature, Science and the Arts

            Graduation Date: December 2014 (3.5 years) Cumulative GPA: 3.4 University Honors: (Fall 2012, Winter 2013, Fall 2014)

 

EXPERIENCE

ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL                                                                                                                              West Bloomfield, MI

Long Term Guest Kindergarten Teacher                                                                                                                       April 2017 - June 2017

• Created a positive and nurturing classroom culture to improve interpersonal relationships

• Performed Fountas and Pinnell assessments and Bridges in Mathematics assessments to drive instruction

• Selected to work one-on-one with Bridges in Mathematics curriculum specialist

• Utilized reading and math centers to reach all learning styles and provide differentiation 

• Integrated STEAM learning experiences into all content areas

• Collaborated weekly with PLC to efficiently plan and develop a science PBL unit

• Used S.M.A.R.T goals to drive interventions and monitor student progress

• Participated in IEP meetings and collaborated with the school social worker on individualized behavior plans 

 

ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL                                                                                                                              West Bloomfield, MI

Kindergarten Student Teacher                                                                                                                                  January 2017 - April 2017

• Improved student participation, motivation, and increased test scores for all students                  

• Incorporated technology centers including DASH, Ozobots, 3-D Printing, Tinkercad, tablets, and Chrome Books

• Developed individual lesson plans and lead guided reading groups to ensure engagement and differentiation

• Handled and resolved interpersonal issues that arose between children

 

ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL                                                                                                                              West Bloomfield, MI

Kindergarten Field Placement                                                                                                                   September 2016 - December 2016

• Over 200 classroom hours working with whole group, small group, and individual students   

• Effective classroom management by implementing daily routines and rewarding positive behavior

 

WATTLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL                                                                                                                                                       Troy, MI

5th Grade Field Placement                                                                                                                                       January 2016 - April 2016

• Catered to individual student needs while establishing trust by providing fair and consistent discipline

• Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance          

 

LONG MEADOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL                                                                                                                                  Rochester, MI

Kindergarten Field Placement                                                                                                                   September 2015 - December 2015

• Spent 50+ hours providing supervision and guidance during daily classroom activities  

• Implemented daily planned and spontaneous activities to provide children with enriched learning experiences

• Practiced effective classroom management and intentional differentiation in instruction

 

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER                                                                                                                                                   Ann Arbor, MI

Assistant Teacher                                                                                                                                                      October 2014 - May 2015

• Assisted teachers in a classroom of 22 three to five-year-olds in daily activities to ensure a fun and safe learning environment

• Built and sustained long-lasting relationships among children, parents, and coworkers

• Facilitated small and large group work while giving individualized attention to children in need

 

CAMP TANUGA                                                                                                                                                                               Kalkaska, MI

Counselor                                                                                                                                                                    June 2010 - August 2010

• Managed a cabin of 13 ten-year-old campers, establishing authority, resolving conflict, and providing friendship and counsel

• Collaborated with senior camp management through verbal communication, memos, and plans about campers’ daily schedule

 

TRAINING/ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

• University of Michigan Project Outreach Mentor

• Sensory Processing Professional Development

• Professional Development in Signing Smart

• Michigan Education Association Member

• Professional Development in Peers Making Peace

• CPR and First Aid Certification, December 2015

• Arts Integration Conference

• Surviving the Social Jungle Conferences

• 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

• Responsive Classroom Professional Development

• Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference 

• Kids Empowered Training

• National Association for the Education of Young Children

"Behind every great person is a great teacher!" - Unknown