Stephanie Mruk
Angola,NY
Summary
An aspiring MA student with a solid background in secondary education and literature. Demonstrated excellence in creating captivating lesson plans and fostering a positive learning atmosphere for educators and students. Proficient in facilitating discussions, effectively managing classrooms, and designing comprehensive curricula.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
North Collins Junior Senior High School
North Collins, NY
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Planned and taught two book units over an eight week period with The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexi for tenth grade students and A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry for eleventh grade students
- Established a positive classroom environment based upon the value of the student-teacher relationship
- Created a number of unique and thoughtful worksheets to form pre-reading and reading packets which aided students’ contextual understanding and overall comprehension of the books at hand, including studies of the history of segregation and the issues of redlining and poverty on Native American reservations
- Worked to improve students’ analysis of literature and writing with the implementation of daily writing activities
- Held students to realistic and yet high standards, providing relevant feedback on all classroom assignments
Student Teacher
Sweet Home Middle School
Amherst, NY
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Planned and taught a six week Teen Fiction unit for eighth grade students, focusing on establishing the skill of assessing texts for authenticity to an intended audience with the essential literary elements as evaluation criteria
- Regularly implemented teaching strategies such as I Do, We Do, You Do in order to teach fundamental reading skills such as identifying literary elements within a text, forming real world connections, and explaining quotes
- Formed positive relationships with school faculty, being open to collaboration with other eighth grade English teachers, the mentor teacher, special education and assistant teachers in the classroom
- Formed strong connections with students to advance learning, providing them motivation and encouragement
Orientation Leader
Canisius University
Buffalo, NY
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Check in, direct, and interact with new students and parents to create an organized and welcoming environment
- Plan and facilitate small group activities to help incoming college students feel comfortable on a new campus
Pre-Student Teacher
Sweet Home Middle School
Amherst, NY
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed, implemented, and assessed eighth-grade English lessons in collaboration with a mentor teacher
- Prepared five lessons within a unit on fairness, which guided and supported students as they reflected on fairness within their personal lives, in addition to developing their knowledge of issues in America and the world
- Tailored lessons to the diverse learning needs and preferences of each student, considering IEPs and 504 plans
- Utilized technology to enhance student learning, such as collaborative activities on Padlet and Socrative
- Emphasized personal connections to the material being learned, enhancing student participation and interaction
Volunteer Soccer Coach
Lake Shore Youth Soccer Association
Derby, NY
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Design soccer practices for U8 players that are fun as well as teach and build upon the fundamental skills of the sport
- Modeled sportsmanship for players to use in all interactions with teammates, opponents, coaches, and referees
- Manage behavior effectively and communicate with with parents in a professional manner when necessary
Field Placement
Lancaster High School
Lancaster, NY
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Observed and assisted with instruction in a mentor teacher’s eleventh and twelfth grade ELA classroom
- Worked with a mentor teacher to plan, deliver, and evaluate lessons relevant to Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby
- Implemented assessment into instruction to evaluate student learning and adjust teaching accordingly
- Enhanced student engagement by creating activities that relied upon student collaboration and discussion
Field Placement
Burgard Vocational High School
Buffalo, NY
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Aided in thirty hours of classroom instruction for twelfth grade English and AP African American Literature
- Designed and presented a lesson detailing the cultural importance of the Harlem Renaissance
- Factored in the diverse needs of ENL students during lesson plan development
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Adolescence Education (English 7-12)
Canisius University
Buffalo, NY05.2024
Skills
- Motivational leadership style
- Classroom management
- Curriculum planning
- Faculty collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Creative writing
Timeline
Student Teacher
North Collins Junior Senior High School
03.2024 - 05.2024
Student Teacher
Sweet Home Middle School
01.2024 - 03.2024
Pre-Student Teacher
Sweet Home Middle School
10.2023 - 12.2023
Field Placement
Lancaster High School
03.2023 - 05.2023
Volunteer Soccer Coach
Lake Shore Youth Soccer Association
06.2022 - 08.2023
Field Placement
Burgard Vocational High School
03.2022 - 05.2022
Orientation Leader
Canisius University
08.2021 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Adolescence Education (English 7-12)
Canisius University