3415 Benjamin Unit #308, Royal Oak, Mi 48073 (248) 770-6875

Andrea Champagne

3415 Benjamin Unit #308, Royal Oak, Mi 48073 (248) 770-6875

e-mail: website:

PROFESSIONAL GOALS

Obtain a secondary teaching position in Earth Science and Biology in an environment where I can continue developing as a teacher and work collaboratively with other faculty. As a teacher, my goals are to teach the curriculum effectively and motivate students’ learning inside and outside of the classroom. I would like to be involved in coaching cross country or track, working with a student council, and/or a Science Olympiad team.

EDUCATION

CurrentMichiganStateUniversity, East Lansing, MI

Secondary Certification in Earth Science (DH), Biology (DA), and Science (DX)

Graduate Level Courses in Teaching – 12 creditsGPA: 3.75

2006MichiganStateUniversity, East Lansing, MI

Major: Earth Science Minor: BiologyGPA: 3.0

2002George A. Dondero High School

Royal Oak, Michigan

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

August 2006 – April 2007Internship at FerndaleHigh SchoolFerndale, MI

• Planned, taught, and assessed units and lessons for 10th grade Biology and Honors Biology courses that aligned with the Michigan High School Content Standards

• Facilitated student learning through inquiry based labs that connected to the content of the course

• Co-advised students in PPI: A positive peer influence class where they conducted peer mediation and mentored other students

• Participated in conversations and planning for aligning curriculum and classroom procedures within the science department

• Maintained a website as a resource for students, parents, and other teachers

• Observed chemistry, environmental/earth science, and physics courses

October 2005 – April 2006Senior Field Placement at HoltJunior High School, 4 hrs/week Holt, MI

• Observed lessons and classroom management tactics

• Planned, taught, and assessed lessons for an 8th grade physical science course aligned with the Michigan Curriculum Framework

WORK EXPERIENCE

2004 – 2006MSU - Residence LifeEast Lansing, MI

Shaw Hall Resident Mentor

•Responsible for personal well being and safety of 45 female residents

• Collaborated with 25-30 mentors and supervisors to design programs for residents incorporating the ideas of the Resident Life CORE: Community Responsibility, Multicultural Development, Character Development, Learning, and Personal Well Being.

• Conducted rounds in building of approximately 900 students to ensure that residents and/or their guests were upholding university policy and acting on any incidents that were not consistent with this policy.

2003 – 2006MSU - Writing, Rhetoric, and American CulturesEast Lansing, MI

Departmental Aide (Level III)

• Greeted staff and visitors to the department

• Assisted 100 faculty and staff of the department with typing, copying, answering calls, taking messages, running errands on campus, handling packages and campus/postal mail

1998 – 2004Avery Dennison, Retail Information SystemsTroy, MI

Administrative Clerk

• Assisted sales executives, support, and clients as needed

• Created and print reports using Microsoft Word and Excel

• Maintained organization of office files and supplies

HIGHLY QUALIFIED

I am highly qualified to teach courses in the subject areas of Earth Science, Biology, General Science, Physics, or Chemistry.

INTERNSHIP ACTIVITIES

Fall 2006 High Ropes Course – FerndaleHigh SchoolFerndale, MI

• Aided members of PPI on the ropes course: Ensured safety, worked on trust and teamwork

Fall 2006 – Spring 2007After School Tutoring – FerndaleHigh School Ferndale, MI

• Tutored students with courses in Science, Math, English, and Social Studies

Fall 2006 – Spring 2007School Dance Chaperone – FerndaleHigh School Ferndale, MI

• Chaperoned the Homecoming and Snowcoming semi-formal dances at the high school

Spring 2007United Students Assembly – FerndaleHigh SchoolFerndale, MI

• Co-supervised and helped members of the United Students Assembly in coordinating their annual Charity Days week of activities.

Spring 2007Co-Event Supervisor – Science OlympiadWarren, MI

• Helped supervise the topographic map portion of the Science Olympiad for the Macomb County Regionals.

HONORS

Michigan Competitive Scholarship

Shaw Hall Mentor of the Year 2004-2005, 2005-2006

Internship Scholarship 2006

Robert Noyce Scholarship 2006

MEMBERSHIPS

Michigan Science Teachers Association

• Attended the 2006 MSTA Conference – East Lansing, MI

Michigan Earth Science Teachers Association

PERSONAL INTERESTS

My interests include training for my first 10k race, currently reading Bryan Sykes -The Seven Daughters of Eve, and I am also an avid sports fan.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR INTERESTS

I ran cross-country and track at DonderoHigh School; I was elected captain of the cross-country team during my senior year. I was extremely involved in the Student Senate, chairing and working on committees. During my junior and senior year I was a member of the Girls Forestry Club that worked to help the environment and raise money for charity. I would like tobecome involved in coaching or advising the following extracurricular activities: Cross-country, track,student council, any type of environmental club, and/orScience Olympiad.

REFERENCES

John BassierAndy AndersonTracy Bobertz

Ferndale High SchoolMichigan State UniversityMichiganStateUniversity

Mentor Teacher, Science Department Chair Teacher Education Instructor Residence Life – Hall Director

(248) 586-8600(517) 432-4648(517) 355-8989

Ryan DunlapJeff Rozelle

Ferndale High SchoolMichigan State University

Mentor TeacherTeacher Education Instructor

(248) 586-8600(517) 337-2460

For more information please visit my website:

The website includes, but is not limited to:

- Teaching Resources

- Daily Plans

- Lesson Plans

- Unit Plans – including Michigan Content Standards

- Contact Information