A.J. Stibitz's Professional Portfolio 

Resume of Andrew J. Stibitz          
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Career Goals 
To establish a career as a teacher of History and English at the secondary level while  bringing these subjects to life in the classroom in a way that is rewarding to everyone involved.


Education
Master of Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Degree expected August, 2011

Teacher Certification 
Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 48824
Completion date: May, 2002
                Secondary Education Certification                Major: History (CC)                Minor: English (BA)Bachelor of Arts, History

Michigan State UniversityCollege of Arts and LettersEast Lansing, MI 48824                       G.P.A.   3.57 (with Honors)                       Study Abroad: “History” Summer Semester in England and Scotland



Field Experience
2003-2009             School Success Worker
                                        ACES Academy
                                        Alpena, MI 49707


- Mentored students at an alternative education high school to help the students make  personal and educational changes to improve success in school
-  Worked with parents to help them support their children
-  Co-facilitated a self discovery class
- Helped administrate the building
-  Headed the Student Leadership Committee, which created a nine-hole disc golf course in 2006
-  Started ACES Academy’s Mentoring Through Fishing Club and helped over thirty students build fishing rods as well as taught students fly fishing techniques.

2001-2002             Intern Teacher
                                       Mason Middle School
                                       Mason, MI 48854

- Planned and implemented units and lessons for seventh grade History, English and Math.
- Worked with a mentor teacher to create an optimal learning environment for the students.  
- Involved in grading, staff development, parent-teacher conferences and various other teacher experiences.
-  Observed growth of the students through the year.
- Worked closely with a Special Needs Teacher to help at-risk students and to learn how to make the classroom better for all students.
- Participated in team teaching as well as working with faculty, the student body and the parents.




Related Work and Volunteering  
 
2000-2003                Substitute Teacher

                                           Alpena Public Schools                                 Anchorage School District         
                                           Alpena, MI 49707                                         Anchorage, AK 99501  

2002                             Special Needs Substitute Teacher 
                                                
                                          
                                           
Mason Middle School
                                            Mason, MI 48854


Summers of              Camp Ed-Venture 1998 and 2000                                    
                                             Alpena Community College
                                             Alpena, MI 49707

- Counseled at-risk young adults for five two-week periods. 
- Worked on goal setting, motivation and career exploration with the campers.
 - Took campers on weeklong camping experiences.
 -  Instructed skills involved with outdoor activities.
-  Worked with campers and counselors from a wide background.



Coaching Experience
2003-2010                   Assistant Varsity Hockey Coach
                                            
Alpena High School
                                             Alpena, MI 49707

2010                               Junior Varsity Golf Coach
                                             Alpena High School
                                             Alpena, MI 49707

2002-2003                   Varsity Girls Hockey Coach
                                             
East High School
                                               Anchorage, AK 99501






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