Micah Keller
1700 Central Avenue ~ Chicago, IL 60000
CERTIFICATION
Illinois Initial Elementary Certificate (Type 03), expected April
2002.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Elementary
Education. DePaul University, Chicago, IL; April 2002.
TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE
STUDENT TEACHER. Edgewood Elementary School, Grade 1, Chicago.
Winter 2002.
Taught 15 mixed ability children using a variety of instructional methods
including cooperative learning and use of learning centers. Planned several
learning centers as well as instructional games/aids. Planned and supervised
a field trip. Created and wrote newsletter for parents to keep them updated
on class events and the progress of their child.
ASSISTANT TO TEACHER. Meridian Hills Co-op Nursery School,
Chicago.
Fall 2001.
Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate activities for 3-year-olds.
Included opportunities for language development as well as hands-on exploration
of school environment.
CAMP COUNSELOR. Camp Indogan, Kragen, MI. Summers,
1998-2001.
Taught crafts to sixty to eighty 9, 10, and 11-year-olds. Facilitated the
emotional and social development of twelve girls.
TUTOR. Logan Elementary School, Chicago. 1999-Present.
Tutored elementary school students in all subject areas. Specialized in
increasing reading ability.
STUDENTS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING. Member, 1997-1999.
Attended and planned workshops on alcohol and drug abuse resistance.
TRAINING. Elder-Beerman Department Store, Chicago, IL. September
1997-May 1998.
Assisted in the training of new employees to operate the customer
service office.
SCHOOL RELATED INTERESTS
Interested in participating in team teaching, grade level curriculum writing, and drug abuse resistance programming. Plan to utilize multicultural approaches and resources in the classroom.