Kelli L. Hammond
Current address (until 8/1/02) Permanent address
623 ½ E. Grand River Ave. #5 8951 Sunset West
East Lansing, MI 48823 Traverse City, MI 49686
(517) 336-7273 (231) 929-3599
Professional Goal
To acquire a secondary science teaching position with a focus on increasing student interest and achievement in the realm of science. I will facilitate student engagement in making connections between science content and the real world.
Education
2001-2002 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
· College of Education Teacher Certification Program
· Secondary Education Certification DH and DA
1997- 2001 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
· BS: Earth Science
· Minor: Biology
1994-1997 Traverse City Central High School, Traverse City, MI
Teaching Experience
Long Term Substitute Williamston Middle School, Williamston, MI
Spring 2002 7th grade Language Arts
· Successfully taught and managed the classroom
· Implemented lesson plans
· Created lessons
· Worked with the 7th grade team to oversee school activities
· Participated in end of the year school activities
Teaching Internship Williamston Middle School, Williamston, MI
2001-2002 Mentor Teacher: Keith Eldred
· Team-taught 7th grade Earth Science.
· Created and implemented lessons and assessments for students each day.
· Designed lab activities and assessment rubrics.
· Collaborated with other staff members frequently on curriculum, content connections, management strategies, and teaching strategies.
· Took full responsibility of the classroom and planning for 10 weeks in addition to having partial responsibility from August through April.
Senior Placement Eastern High School, Lansing, MI
2000-2001 Mentor Teacher: Dave Vandenbelt
· Studied students and student interaction in both Earth/Space science and Biology four hours per week.
· Developed and taught lessons, assessed student learning, and kept records of attendance and grades.
Junior Placement Holt Junior High School, Holt, MI
Spring 2000 Mentor Teacher: Tom Thon
· Interacted with students and observed teaching in the area of Tech. Education.
Additional Training
Spring 2002 MI CliMB Training, Ingham Intermediate School District
· Received training for use of the MI CLiMB (CLarification in Michigan Benchmarks) CD, a resource provided to teachers by the Michigan Department of Education
Teaching-Related Work Experience
Spring 2001 Teacher Assistant for ISP 203, “Geology and the Human Environment”, Michigan State University.
Professor: Dr. Tom Vogel, Department of Geology.
· Graded written assignments and exams.
· Assisted students with collaborative learning exercises.
· Provided assistance for students with general and homework questions.
· Collaborated with the professor to develop small group learning exercises for classroom instruction.
Summer 1999 Stony Lake Lutheran Camp, New Era, MI
Director: Kristen Sipe
· Position: Camp counselor for 10 weeks
· Planned and facilitated many activities for children ages 8-17.
· Worked actively with large and small groups of campers daily.
· Supervised and lived with campers.
1993-2001 Learning Strategies Consultant Services, Traverse City, MI
(Part-time) Director: Barbara Hammond, M.Ed.
· Tutored K-12 aged children in small groups and one-on-one.
· Taught lessons in writing, reading, math, study skills, test taking skills, and reading strategies to diverse learners.
· Assisted the lead teacher during planning and assessment.
Other Work Experience
1997-1998 Nauti-Cat Cruises Inc., Traverse City, MI
· Crewmember aboard a 47 ft. catamaran
· Served boat guests, booked reservations, and conversed politely with all passengers.
Extra-Curricular Activities
2001-2002 Williamston Middle School
· Supervised an after school study room for student athletes prior to their games or meets.
· Acted as an assistant to the school’s Athletic Director by greeting visiting teams and supervising the beginning of games.
Spring 2002 French Club, Williamston Middle School
· Co-led an after school French Club for 10 weeks.
· Planned activities and lessons.
· Found and purchased resources.
· Provided authentic French snacks.
· Worked with my co-leader to implement our lessons and activities each week.
Volunteer Experience
Spring 2002 Science Olympiad State Competition
Michigan State University, April 27, 2002
· Worked with students competing in the “Bottle Rocket” event.
1998-2000 Middle School Youth Group Leader
University Reformed Church, East Lansing, MI.
· Planned, organized, and implemented activities and events.
· Mentored individual students.
Special Achievements
Spring 2000 Participant in the MSU Undergraduate Research Forum
· Discussed and explained a poster on “The Effect of Cisplatin and Poly-Plat on Malate Dehydrogenase in the Liver” for the forum.
· Research was done as coursework for a Cytochemistry class.
Enrichment Activities
July 2001 Study Abroad program with Michigan State University
· Studied Opera and German in Bregenz, Austria for 4 weeks.
· Lived with a host family.
· Traveled to Switzerland and Germany.
· Saw three famous Operas.
· Used the German language outside of the classroom.
Personal Interests and Activities
I enjoy music, dance, tennis, running, travel, geology, and building healthy relationships with others. I look forward to enriching field experiences in the area of Geology/Earth Science during summers.
References
Mrs. Linda Blair
Field Instructor, Michigan State University
2043 Sunset Drive
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-8026
Dr. Danita Brandt
Department of Geological Sciences
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 355-4626
Mr. Keith Eldred
Williamston Middle School
3845 Vanneter Rd.
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-4668 ext. 6430
Mrs. Judy Ruddock
Michigan State University
Teacher Education Instructor
6412 N. Seymour Road
Flushing, MI 48433
(810) 659-3477
Dr. Tom Vogel
Department of Geological Sciences
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 353-9029