Nicholas J. Meyers
Permanent: 249 Lapeer Street, Lake Orion, MI 48362 (248) 693-8374
Website: www.msu.edu/~meyersn2
E-mail:
PROFESIONAL GOALS
I am seeking a teaching position in a secondary education classroom. My overall goals as a teacher are to be reflective on my own practice, to learn from the veteran teachers around me, and to develop methods for getting the students excited about their own learning.
EDUCATION
2007 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
24 Graduate Credits in Secondary Education
2006 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
College of Education
Bachelors of Science Degree
Major: Earth Science (DH) - Highly Qualified
Minor: Geography (CB) - Highly Qualified
Additional Endorsements: Science (DX)
Highly Qualified in all Secondary Sciences
2001 Lake Orion High School
Lake Orion, MI
FIELD EXPERIENCE
September 2006 – May 2007 Utica Stevenson High School Sterling Heights, MI
· Year-long internship (33 weeks)
· Planned, taught, and analyzed lessons for grades 10 – 12
· Co-taught a number of classes with a special education teacher
· Taught five of six class periods during the day
· Taught Physical and Earth Science throughout the day
· Participated in parent/teacher conferences as well as beginning of year open house
October 2005 – May 2006 Okemos High School Okemos, MI
· Taught class twice weekly with original lesson plans
· Planned, taught, and analyzed a small number of lessons for 9th grade general science classrooms
· Observed lessons and classroom management strategies in 9th grade general science classrooms
January 2004 – May 2004 Dwight Rich Middle School Lansing, MI
· Tutored students twice weekly in a general science class who were experiencing academic trouble
· Observed lessons and classroom management strategies in middle school general science classrooms
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
2001 – 2006 Upland Hills Farm Oxford, MI
Head Counselor / Tour Guide
· Accountable for a group of 30 kids ranging in age from 12 – 15 years old
· Guided tours of elementary classrooms through the farm
· Responsible for creating a daily activity for the campers
2005 - Present Muscular Dystrophy Association Lexington, MI
Head Counselor / Cabin Leader
· Responsible for a 21 year old male camper who required a high level of physical assistance due to his disability as a result of having a neuromuscular disease
· Liable for my camper 24 hrs a day for a week during the summer
· Responsibilities include: bathing camper, feeding camper, moving camper, and assisting with bathroom activities
· In charge of 6 counselors and 6 campers in my cabin
2001 Lifeguard / Swimming Instructor Lake Orion, MI
Lifeguard / Swim Instructor
· CPR, First Aid, WSI Certified swim instructor
· Instructed swim lessons for young children
· Responsible for the well-being of the people in pool as well as maintaining the pool area
2001 Child in Need Tutor Lake Orion, MI
Tutor
· Mentored / tutored at risk middle school kids
· Involved in a program that paired high school students with at risk middle school kids
· Tutored and participated in activities with at risk student weekly
MEMBERSHIPS / CLUB ACTIVITIES / CERTIFICATIONS
2007 CPR (Adult and Child) and First Aid
2006 Student Michigan Education Association member
2006 Michigan Earth Science Teachers Association member
2005 Red Cross National Hunger Survey volunteer
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Hunting / Fishing / Camping / Hiking / Canoeing
· I am a very family orientated individual who loves to be outside any chance that I can get so that I can enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Mr. Jim Markle, Field Instructor
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
(517)-881-7738
Ms. Mary Murphy, Science Mentor Teacher
Stevenson High School
Sterling Heights, MI
(586)-291-4096
Mr. Jeremy Kranzo, Science Mentor Teacher
Stevenson High School
Sterling Heights, MI
(734)-787-1200
Mr. Matt Derk, Special Education Teacher
Stevenson High School
Sterling Heights, MI
(586)-797-8598