Alison Grojean
St. Clair Shores,MI
Summary
Dedicated teacher with a demonstrated history of creating and executing diverse curricula in various subjects. Recognized for motivating students through positive encouragement, enthusiasm, and interactive classroom instruction. Proficient in observing and reinforcing concepts to ensure student comprehension. Accomplished in fostering strong literacy and historical knowledge, critical thinking, and social skills in students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Pierce Middle School (Grosse Pointe Public Schools)
08.2020 - Current
- 5th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies, 6th Grade Language Arts and Communications, 7th/8th Grade Drama
Teacher
Trombly Elementary School (Grosse Pointe Public Schools)
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Kindergarten
Teacher
Middle School North (Anchor Bay School District)
08.2018 - 06.2019
- 8th grade U.S History
Teacher
St. Thomas Aquinas School
08.2011 - 06.2018
- 6th - 8th Grade Language Arts
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2008
Skills
- Plan and implement lessons using Common Core, Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations, and district curricula
- Supplement textbooks and differentiate instruction with student-choice projects, art, role play, and technology
- Teach historical and critical thinking concepts and literary analysis using a variety of sources
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, through literature and book talks
- Monitor student progress via formative and summative assessments
- Assist students in goal setting and self-monitoring throughout the year based on test score data
Accomplishments
- Planned, organized, and executed student-led Native American project nights for students to share their learning with family members and raise money for the Crazy Horse Monument (2022) and the Defenders of Wildlife (2023), working with Indigenous peoples to return Yellowstone bison back to their tribal homelands.
- Directed and/or choreographed school plays and musicals in 2014, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023, and 2024, instructing and managing between 40-60 students in each cast.
Professional Development
- MEA Social Justice Conference, 04/27/2024
- C3 Teachers (The Inquiry Design Model), 02/09/2023
- Restorative Justice training, 2021-2022
Timeline
Teacher
Pierce Middle School (Grosse Pointe Public Schools)
08.2020 - Current
Teacher
Trombly Elementary School (Grosse Pointe Public Schools)
08.2019 - 06.2020
Teacher
Middle School North (Anchor Bay School District)
08.2018 - 06.2019
Teacher
St. Thomas Aquinas School
08.2011 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Michigan State University
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