Female | | from: United States of America
I am currently in Grand Rapids

Rachel Lyzenga
Email: lyzengar@msu.edu
lila10285@hotmail.com

Phone: (616) 212-6823

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position teaching English to refine and improve my teaching skills.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Family Community Services Graduated December 2006
Focus in Early Childhood Development
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.3/4.0

SKILLS SUMMARY
• Proficient in both verbal and written communication.
• Taught a wide range of students including children and adults.
• Interactive lesson plans using videos and popular movies.

EXPERIENCE

Para-Professional
Black River Public School October 2009 to current
• Modified homework and in class work for special needs students.
• Assisted in teaching the material to students.
• Trained students in acceptable social behaviors.

Rehab aid
Acclaim September 2009 to current
• Assisted in daily needs of the client.
• Trained on sterile catheter care and taking vitals.
• Responsible for taking care of all aspects of the client’s house.

English teacher
Trinity Junior School July 2008-July 2009
• Taught kindergarten and elementary students.
• Responsible for writing and implementing lesson plans.
• Graded and corrected homework.
• Learned about a new culture.

Lead childcare teacher
Holt Public Schools, Holt, MI Jan. 2007-June 2008
• Responsible for after/before school and k-care program.
• Implemented behavior plans and licensing rules.
• Gave direction to assistants and children.
• Created weekly themes for children.
• Prepared monthly newsletters for parents.



Home health aid
Tri-County Community advocates, Lansing, MI May 2004-June 2008
• Responsible for taking care of and assisting a developmentally delayed 15 year old.
• Organized her daily activities.
• Dispensed medication and followed care plan.

Respite care provider
Lansing Area Parents Respite, Lansing, MI May 2006-June 2007
• Responsible for following behavioral and care taking plan.
• Participated in improving upon implemented therapies.

Intern January – April 2006
CHIRAG, Almora, India
• Taught English as a second language in the local school.
• Implemented a health education module for woman.
• Experienced a new culture and setting.

Home health aid
Spectrum Home Worth, Lansing, MI May 2005-Jan. 2006
• Trained to work with a variety of clients.
• Certified in CPR and trained in blood born pathogens and diabetic testing.

Second assistant manager
Yankee Candle, Okemos, MI May 2004-May 2005
• Responsible for all aspects of running the business including: scheduling, customer relations, opening and closing, and payroll.
• Ordered all supplies that were needed for the week.
• Maintained and improved upon sales by motivating associates to sell.