Amber J. Gil de Lamadrid

gildelaa@student.gvsu.edu

269-313-1791

Current Address                                                                             Permanent Address           10312 42nd Ave  GVA   Oceana 7                                                          4186 Maple Lane

Allendale, MI 49401                                                                             Stevensville, MI 49127

                                                                                                                       

OBJECTIVE             To acquire a student teaching position in a general education setting in which I can help students reach their full potential..

EDUCATION            Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI

Psychology/Special Education with an Emphasis in Emotional Impairments and Cognitive Impairments Minor in Elementary Education Projected Graduation Date Winter 2009   

EXPERIENCE                      C A Frost Environmental Science Academy Grand Rapids, MI

Winter 2008                Student Teacher

n     Prepared IEP and MET documents

n     Attended Child Study Meetings

n     Focused instruction for individuals with Emotional Impairments.

East Kentwood Freshman Campus Kentwood, MI

Fall 2007                     Teacher Assistant

n     Maintain all students grades

n     Assist struggling students

n     Taught students with ranging disabilities

Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI

Fall 2005– Present      Desk Assistant

n     Assisting residents with problems

n     Distribute mail to residents

n     Administrative duties

                                    Little Wonders Learning Center St. Joseph, MI

Summer 2007                    Resource Teacher

n     Taught children ages 6 weeks to age 10

n     Inspired children to experience new things

n     Created an educationally stimulating environment

Summer 2006             Comfort Keepers St. Joseph, MI

Caregiver

n     Completed intensive training

n     Provided confidential non-medical care to elderly individuals

n     Provided companionship to elderly

Summer 2005             Indian Trails Camp Grand Rapids, MI

Camp Counselor

n     Completed intensive training designed for working with people who have special needs

n     Performed personal care

n     Supervised special needs adults and children in a camp setting

Spring 2004-2005       Quiznos Subs, St. Joseph, MI

Service Representative

n     Assisted manager in opening and closing of facility

n     Received, prepared, and delivered customer orders

n     Handled day to day cash register and facility maintenance duties

ACTIVITES               Vice President of Recruitment and Public Relations, Students Promoting Diversity and Leadership Mentoring Program, 2006 Academic Year

Vice President of Intercultural Learning, Laker Village Community Council, 2006-present

Mentor, Students Promoting Diversity and Leadership Mentoring Program, 2004- present

Member, Multicultural Teacher Education Cohort Program
2006-present

Member, Grand Valley Resident and Housing Association, 2006-present

                                    Diversity and Education Program Co-Chair, Resident and Housing Association, Winter 2007

Awards                  Executive Board Leadership Award, Grand Valley Resident and Housing Association, Winter 2007

Diversity Program OTM Winner, National Residency Hall Honorary Laker Chapter, March 2007

References


William Shepard

Lakeshore Public Schools Middle School Principal

1459 W. John Beers Road

Stevensville, MI 49127

(269) 428-1408

wshepard@remc11.k12.mi.us

 

Patricia Loveless

Cooperating Teacher

East Kentwood Freshman Campus

6170 Valley Lane
Kentwood, MI 49508

(616) 698-9292 ext. 41106

patricia.loveless@kentwoodps.org

 

 

 

Renee Pigman

Kidzone Small Group Coordinator

1568 Fetke Drive
Royalton, MI 49085

269-429-7921

reneep@mobilepetcare.com

 

 

Deb Battjes

Luanne Schaftenaar

Cooperating Teachers

C.A. Frost Environmental Science Academy

1460 Laughlin Drive NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

(616) 819-2550

battjesde@grps.k12.mi.us

schaftenaarl@grps.k12.mi.us

 

 

Val Lain

Lakeland Regional Hospital Nutrition Services Supervisor

847 Miller Lane

St. Joseph, MI 49085

(269) 429-4411

Vlain@comcast.net