Lynée Gilbert
Teacher
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Gifted educator with twenty-two years of experience providing educational guidance and mentorship to elementary and middle school students. Pursues and engages best practices for teaching methods. Demonstrates care and enthusiasm, and promotes equity and inclusion, in student relationships. Eager to use teaching expertise in the higher education setting.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher, 6th & 8th Social Studies
Kenowa Hills Middle School
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2018 - Current
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues.
- Incorporated latest teaching techniques into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
- Encouraged consistent classroom attendance and managed student behavior using engaging lessons and concepts from Capturing Kids Hearts.
- Established and communicated clear Learning Targets, Learning Progressions and Success Criteria for educational activities.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
- Supervised and coached a student assistant.
Coach, Global Warriors Club/Elective
Kenowa Hills Middle School
Grand Rapids, MI
09.2015 - 06.2020
- Developed a student-led club, elective and curriculum that raised awareness about global issues, connected students with global communities in need and empowered change through fundraising and meeting needs.
- Organized school-wide fundraising events, helped students raise funds through bake sales, Christmas Craft sales, clothing apparel, dunk tanks, etc.
- Raised over $10,500 for various organizations and communities in need along with matching incentives through the organization SowHope. Projects included: Flint Clean Water, Modern Day Slavery March, Birthing Center in Haiti, Ethiopia Sponsor program for Korah, Parkland School Shooting Memorial March
- Partnered with students in a classroom in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
- Guided a student leadership board to plan, meet, and execute activities.
- Promoted Club efforts through news and social media.
Teacher, 6th Reading/ELA and Social Studies
Kenowa Hills Middle School
Grand Rapids, MI
09.2010 - 09.2018
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards through in-class literacy libraries.
- Incorporated multiple teaching strategies into classroom.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of an integrated classroom.
- Co-taught with an in-classroom Resource Room teacher to meet the needs of all students including those with an IEP.
- Supervised and coached a student teacher.
Teacher, 5th Reading/ELA and Social Studies
Kenowa Hills Intermediate School
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2001 - 09.2010
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Teacher, 7th Social Studies
Saranac Community Schools
Saranac, MI
08.1999 - 06.2001
- Developed curriculum, instructional materials, assessment tools and lesson plans according to widely diverse needs of students.
- Supervised and coached a student teacher.
Office Manager and Program Director
The Marriage And Family Center
Grand Rapids, MI
10.1994 - 03.1997
- Operated office for team of counselors which focused on marriage, family and individual health.
- Interacted with clients to identify needs and scheduling.
- Managed payroll, taxes, and endowment fund.
- Developed proposals and operational plans for program growth.
Education
No Degree - 30 Credit Hours Education Courses
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI 06.2007 - 07.2013
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI 06.1999 - 11.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI 06.1998 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI 09.1990 - 05.1994
Teaching Skills
- Personal Mastery
- Enhancing Student Engagement and Culture
- Performance-Based Assessments
- Literacy Development
- Diversity, Equity, and Restorative Practices
- Capturing Kids Hearts
Timeline
Teacher, 6th & 8th Social Studies
Kenowa Hills Middle School
08.2018 - Current
Coach, Global Warriors Club/Elective
Kenowa Hills Middle School
09.2015 - 06.2020
Teacher, 6th Reading/ELA and Social Studies
Kenowa Hills Middle School
09.2010 - 09.2018
No Degree - 30 Credit Hours Education Courses
Spring Arbor University
06.2007 - 07.2013
Teacher, 5th Reading/ELA and Social Studies
Kenowa Hills Intermediate School
08.2001 - 09.2010
Teacher, 7th Social Studies
Saranac Community Schools
08.1999 - 06.2001
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Grand Valley State University
06.1999 - 11.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies
Grand Valley State University
06.1998 - 06.1999
Office Manager and Program Director
The Marriage And Family Center
10.1994 - 03.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Calvin College
09.1990 - 05.1994