Austin Kienutske
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Coopersville High School
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement (e.g. fishbowl discussion).
- Attended & actively participated in PLC meetings on vertical alignment, rigor, and assessment.
Orientation Assistant/Tour Guide
GVSU Admissions
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Addressed variety of visitor questions and concerns, offering additional resources and references for more detailed information.
- Promoted mission, vision and culture of school to prospective students to increase enrollment.
Teaching Apprentice
Westwood Middle School
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Cultivated positive & respectful relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Facilitated small group activities and full class instruction.
Replenish Basic Needs Student Assistant
GVSU Women & Gender Equity Office
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Organized, sorted and stored donations in orderly systems to minimize waste.
- Helped visitors pick out food items from donations.
Teaching Assistant
GVSU Psychology Department
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English & Psychology Secondary Ed
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI12.2024
High School Diploma -
Michigan Center High School
Michigan Center, MI07.2020
Skills
- Task Coordination
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Time Management
- Restorative Justice
- Relationship Building
References
- Roy Black, he/him/his, blackro@mail.gvsu.edu, (616) 813-7486
- Christina Ponzio, she/her/hers, ponzioc@mail.gvsu.edu, (586) 216-1313
- Sara Heacox, she/her/hers, sheacox@capsk12.org, (616) 980-7210
Certification
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, 03/2023, Present
Professional Development
Presenter & Attendee at MCTE Conference 2024
- Collaborated on the development and delivery of a presentation on disciplinary literacy at the Michigan Council of Teachers of English (MCTE) Conference, focusing on strategies for integrating literacy practices across content areas.
Attendee at MRA Conference 2024
- Attended the Michigan Reading Association (MRA) Conference through a grant provided by Grand Valley State University (GVSU), gaining valuable insights into current trends and best practices in literacy education.
Timeline
Student Teacher
Coopersville High School
08.2024 - 12.2024
Teaching Apprentice
Westwood Middle School
01.2024 - 04.2024
Replenish Basic Needs Student Assistant
GVSU Women & Gender Equity Office
08.2023 - 02.2024
Orientation Assistant/Tour Guide
GVSU Admissions
05.2021 - 08.2024
Teaching Assistant
GVSU Psychology Department
08.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English & Psychology Secondary Ed
Grand Valley State University
High School Diploma -
Michigan Center High School
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