Amy V. Gnotek Social Studies, RX and English/Language Arts, BA Certified 2007 College Youth Activist of the Year Email: [email protected] Permanent Contact Information: 2552 Yosemite Saginaw, MI 48603 Telephone: (989) 928-6291

Current Contact Information: 2331 Knob Hill Dr. Apt. 15 Okemos, MI 48864 Telephone: (989) 928-6291

ONLINE PORTFOLIO: amyvgnotek.googlepages.com WEB PAGES: gnotek.edublogs.org, gnotekwiki.wikispaces.com __________________________________________________________________________ CAREER OBJECTIVE To obtain a teaching position at the secondary level and provide a positive, caring, and protected learning environment through an integrated curriculum. Through the students’interests, strengths, and diverse backgrounds, produce and implement an appropriate developmental program where maturing young minds can expand and think critically. Opportunity to work with students outside the classroom with extracurricular clubs and sports. ______________________________________________________________________________ CREDENTIALS: •Social Studies RX and English/Language Arts BA Endorsement •Certified to teach Social Studies and English Grades 6-12 •Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University •Adult, Child, Infant CPR, First Aid, Automated External Defibrillation ______________________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION: MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Teaching Certification Internship, August 2007- April 2008 12 Graduate Credits in Teaching and Curriculum Bachelor of Science, May 2007 Major: Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science Cognate: History Minor: English Graduated with Honors, GPA: 3.5 ______________________________________________________________________________ TEACHING EXPERIENCE MASON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Mason Middle School, Secondary Internship, Seventh Grade August 2007- April 2008 •Participated in co-planning and co-teaching with collaborating teacher to develop instructional content and expectations within the organizational routines of the diverse population of the classroom •Independently planned and taught whole class lessons in Social Studies and English •Performed all teacher responsibilites including parent and staff communication, discipline management, and parent teacher conferences. LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Lansing Eastern High School, Ninth Grade Field Placement August 2006- May 2007 •Prepared and taught lessons to World History class to a diverse group of students •Assisted resource students to ensure understanding of subject material Dwight Rich Middle School, Sixth Grade Field Placement December 2005 •Observed classroom activities and planned for small group tutoring •Assisted student with reading disability to simplify class work

August 2005-

Nandy House After School Program, K-8 Field Placement August 2004December 2004 •Tutored Small Groups in Language Arts, Reading, Spelling, Math, Science, Social Studies •Organized activities for those who completed homework ______________________________________________________________________________ RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE Michigan Athletic Club July 2004- Present Kids Klub •Organize and supervise projects and activities for children ages 2-12 •Teach new members about our program which motivates kids to be active Saginaw ISD April 2007- June 2007 Substitute Teacher in Saginaw, Freeland, Bridgeport, Carrollton Public Schools •Establish respect, rapport, and classroom management in a one to two day period •Organize and build upon teacher’s plans Kokomo’s Family Fun Center April 2005- August 2005 Plan and supervise entertaining activities for kids Teach rules and proper usage of property to large groups of kids ______________________________________________________________________________ HONORS AND AWARDS •College Youth Activist of the Year, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 2007 •CNN Interview with Lou Dobbs regarding binge drinking on college campuses, 2007 •Founder/President of Spartans Against Drunk Driving, 2006-2007 •Prevention Network Model Project Award, 2006 •Kappa Delta Pi Education Fraternity, 2004-2007 •Student Michigan Education Association, 2004-2006 •National Council Teachers of English, 2005-2006 •Graduated with Honors, Dean’s List 2003-2007 ______________________________________________________________________________ COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT/RELATED EXPERIENCE •Co-Leader of Student Government, Mason Middle School, 2007-2008 •Founder/President of Spartans Against Drunk Driving, 2006-2007 • Top Soccer Leader for Special Education Athletes, Summers 2000-2005 •Vacation Bible School Leader, Summers 1999-2006 •Babysitter and Activity Planner, Summers 1997-2007 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: •Michigan Council for Teachers of English Conference, 2006 •Curriculum Development, Seventh Grade Social Studies, 2008 •National Council for Teachers of Social Studies Conference, 2008 •Creating a Teaching Identity Technology Training, Michigan State University 2008 TECHNOLOGICAL EXPERIENCE: •Smart Board Training, 2006, 2008 •United Streaming Training, 2007 •Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publishers •Macintosh Programs, iWork, Keynote, Pages, Numbers •Windows Media Player •Children’s Educational Software, Kidspiration, Easy Tech

•Document Cameras SPECIAL INTERESTS: •Avid coaching interests in soccer, volleyball, track, and softball. •State Championship Soccer team, 2002, Regional Volleyball Championship, 2002 •Extracurricular interests in any club or program that will be of interest to students of the school. •Promoting school spirit and diversity, representing the school in a positive way, and volunteer •work are important to any organization. REFERENCES: Linda Dow, Collaborating Teacher Employer: Mason Middle School 235 Temple Street Mason, Michigan 48854 Contact Information: Phone: (517) 256-5659 Email: ldow.mason.k12.mi.us

Tom Wibert, Police Chief Employer: East Lansing Police Department 401 Park Lane East Lansing, Michigan 48823 Contact Information: Phone: (517) 881- 9845 Email: [email protected]

Mark Kissling, Field Instructor Employer: Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48825 Contact Information: Phone: (617) 448-9650 Email: [email protected]

Dan McConeghy, Principal Employer: Mason Middle School 235 Temple Street Mason, Michigan 48854 Contact Information: Phone: Email:

Avner Segall, Education Professor Employer: Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan 48825 Contact Information: Phone: Email: [email protected]