Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Emily McNamara

Emily McNamara

Warren

Summary

I am a recent graduate of Oakland University with a bachelor's degree in English with Secondary Education. I am an aspiring high school English teacher, pursuing a Master's Degree in Teacher Education. I have 3 years of experience as a Vocal Music Major. I've performed in front of peers and professionals, gaining essential musical knowledge through rigorous classes. I discovered my passion for teaching and transitioned my career focus to pursue opportunities in English education.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Waitress

Buddy's Pizza
05.2024 - Current
  • This role requires a thorough knowledge of the restaurant's menu, providing excellent customer service, taking customer orders while being prepared to answer any questions, handling cash/working a cash register, and working in an all around fast-paced environment.

Tutor

Huntington Learning Center
02.2024 - 09.2024
  • In this position, I used a specialized program to cater to individual student needs. Each student is on a different study plan and I used the system combined with my understanding of the student's abilities to craft a unique curriculum.

Assistant Teacher

KiddieKlub Childcare and Preschool
02.2023 - 12.2023
  • In this position, I maintained a clean and orderly classroom, assisted every child and gave each one undivided attention throughout the day, provided customer service to each parent/guardian, input children's daily activities and information into a specialized database, including writing personalized and detailed messages to each parent/guardian.

Classroom Support Technician

Oakland University
08.2021 - 04.2023
  • This position included a basic knowledge and understanding of classroom technology including the inner workings of a PC, providing customer services through phone calls and on site interactions for professors having trouble with classroom equipment, inputting information into a service database that every professor and higher up had access to, and stocking/maintaining order with our various supplies.

Overnight Library Desk Clerk

Oakland University
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • This job in Kresge Library included keeping a positive attitude throughout the overnight shifts, using a specialized database to check in and out books, verifying each patron's ID throughout the night to be sure they were students, and being familiar with the large layout of the building to answer questions and retrieve supplies when needed.

Education

College Student - English W/ Secondary Education

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
05.2025

Masters Student - English MATSE

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
05.2025

High school diploma - undefined

Holt High School
Holt, MI
06.2019

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Strong multitasking
  • Greeting guests
  • Team collaboration
  • Decision-making
  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Literature analysis
  • Substitute teaching

Accomplishments

I graduated with Departmental Honors.

I spoke at the 2024 American Studies conference, presenting my essay on the impact that climate change and oil consumption has had on my life.

Certification

Daily Substitute Permit

Timeline

Waitress

Buddy's Pizza
05.2024 - Current

Tutor

Huntington Learning Center
02.2024 - 09.2024

Assistant Teacher

KiddieKlub Childcare and Preschool
02.2023 - 12.2023

Classroom Support Technician

Oakland University
08.2021 - 04.2023

Overnight Library Desk Clerk

Oakland University
10.2019 - 03.2020

Masters Student - English MATSE

Oakland University

High school diploma - undefined

Holt High School

College Student - English W/ Secondary Education

Oakland University
Emily McNamara