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Andrew Crosson

28771 Bingham Dr., New Baltimore, MI 48047 | (586) 850-0191 | crosson2@msu.edu |


andrewcrosson.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Michigan State University
August
2011 May 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science: Social
Science Education
(May 2015)
Teaching Certification Internship (COE) (May 2016)
CERTIFICATION
Michigan Secondary Education Certification (RX)
Grades: 6 12 Social Studies (World/U.S. History, Government,
Geography, Economics)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Year Long Student Teaching Internship 9th & 11th Grade
August 2015 May 2016
Troy Athens High School Troy, MI
Created and designed unit plans, daily lesson plans and assessments
for World History, Government and Economics year-long for four
classes
Differentiated instruction to meet needs of a diverse group of
learners including those with IEP/504 plans, as well as English
Language Learners
Collaborated with teachers in and outside of the department to
create lessons and units that encouraged deeper thinking for
students
Implemented various instructional strategies such as lecture,
discussion, writing, group project, individual project, primary source
analysis, and jigsaw
Infused technology such as smart boards, laptops, iPads, smart
phones, videos and pictures into daily lessons to further enhance
students understanding
Utilized Schoology for grades and uploading materials
Generated class sets of eTextbooks using Success Net Plus
Conducted a case study on how to implement more group related
instructional strategies in my teaching
Communicated with parents to discuss students performance in
class
Participated in teacher related duties such as staff meetings, open
house and parent teacher conferences
Actively participated in the school community by helping with
Charity Week activities as well as coaching Powderpuff Football

Substitute Teacher
October
2015 - Present
PESG, Oakland County, MI Troy School District
Assumed classroom responsibilities of a teacher on personal leave
Scheduled to take on responsibilities for another teacher on short
term leave
TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCES
Senior Classroom Assistant
- 6th Grade
September 2014 April 2015
Bath Middle School Bath Township, MI
Assisted in teaching of geography
Crafted lessons and activities for in Chromebooks
Observed 70 hours of classroom instruction to strengthen student
engagement techniques
and strategies for differentiated instruction
Classroom Assistant Kindergarten
February
2013 April 2013
North Elementary School Lansing, MI
Aided in teaching students from Vietnam and South Korea basic
math, reading and writing skills
Supported mentor teacher with lessons on basic computer skills
Guided students through various activities to help build reading and
writing skills
Classroom Assistant Alternative Education
September 2012 October 2012
Woodcreek Achievement Center, Lansing MI
Clarified content for students in social studies, math, science and
English
Supported students through computer based learning to obtain a
high school diploma
Tutor with Read to Succeed
- 2nd Grade
September
2014 November 2014
Helped students from diverse backgrounds with reading and writing
skills
Encouraged students to work on reading and writing skills outside of
school
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Student Advisory Group
2014 April 2015

October

Served as a class representative for future social studies teachers to


participate at meetings regarding MSUs teaching program
Informed classmates about information provided from meetings
Cooperated with students in other subject areas to find ways to
further enrich the teaching program

WORK EXPERIENCE
Branns Steakhouse & Sports Grille
September
2010 October 2015
Held numerous jobs such as busser, host, food runner, food expeditor
and server
Operated as primary trainer and teacher of new employees at each
position
Provided a high level of service and enjoyable dining experience for
guests
Communicated with guests and employees on problem solving skills
REFERENCES
Brenda Rice
High School

Social Studies Teacher/Mentor, Troy Athens


(586) 322 - 7871 | brice@troy.k12.mi.us

Kristy Pierce
High School

Social Studies Teacher/Mentor, Troy Athens


(586) 533 - 9239 | kpierce@troy.k12.mi.us

Christina Marsack
School

Resource Room Teacher, Troy Athens High


(248) 961 - 0704 | cmarsack@troy.k12.mi.us

Angela Jordan
MSU Field Instructor, Michigan State
University/Metro Detroit
(313) 244 - 9516 | jordan65@msu.edu

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