Mica Walter Rooks
Grand Rapids
Summary
Graduate teaching student with an interest in Art and English education. Seeking a student teaching placement that values multi-background educational strategies, intentional choice in teaching materials and medium, and skills in individualized support and creating a collaborative environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teaching
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Grand Rapids
05.2025 - 05.2025
- Participated in a short, elementary-based student teaching program in an art classroom.
- Collaborated with the teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
- Attended and contributed to staff meetings.
- Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
Ceramics Studio Teaching Assistant
Calvin University
Grand Rapids
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Supervised students in the classroom.
- Aided in the maintenance of a university ceramics studio, including, but not limited to, clay reclamation, glaze mixing, and running kilns.
Elementary Substitute Teacher
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Grand Rapids
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided individualized instruction for students as a para-pro and as a substitute teacher in the art studio.
- Provided group instruction as a substitute teacher in the art studio.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles of students.
- Assisted with supervision during lunchtime, recess, and other special events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI05-2025
High School Diploma -
East Grand Rapids High School
East Grand Rapids, MI05-2019
Skills
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teaching
- Creative problem solving
- Instructional adaptation
- Art education teaching
- Ceramic techniques
- Group and individual teaching
- Individualized support
- Language arts teaching
- Conflict resolution
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Teaching
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
05.2025 - 05.2025
Ceramics Studio Teaching Assistant
Calvin University
09.2024 - 05.2025
Elementary Substitute Teacher
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
09.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts
Calvin University
High School Diploma -
East Grand Rapids High School
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