Matthew R. Newman

 

8607 Masters Road

Howard City, MI  49329

(231) 762-4391

newmanm@student.gvsu.edu

 

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Objective:   To instill into future generations the rich history of their nation and world through means that are not only practical, but also interesting.

 

Education:  Grand Valley State University                                                                                  Allendale, MI

                                    Bachelor of Science (Junior Class Standing)

                                    Major:  History Minor: Political Science

                                    Emphasis: Education

 

Related Experience:

 

Montcalm County 4-H Program                                                                                                        Greenville, MI

Volunteer                                                                                                                                           1999-2003

·         Worked with children ranging in age from eight to eighteen.

·         Assisted project leaders in organization and presentation.

·         Supported, encouraged, and provided guidance to the 4-H’ers.

 

Lakeview Freestyle Wrestling Club                                                                                                 Lakeview, MI

Tournament Assistant/Newsletter Editor                                                                                                1998-2002

·         Wrote, edited, and published a bi-weekly newsletter for the club.

·         Provided assistance to directors during the home tournament.

 

 

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum                                                                                              Grand Rapids, MI

Intern                                                                                                                                                  summer 2003

·         Prepared materials for exhibit in the museum.

·         Handled rare/priceless artifacts.

 

Activities:   Volunteer, Montcalm County 4-H Program, Winfield Hustlers 4-H Club                       (1999-2003)

                        Volunteer, Habitat For Humanity                                                                                  (2000-2001)

Member, Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society                                                          (inducted 2003)

Interests:    Giving my time to worthy causes, academic activities, learning history.

 

Employment:

 

          Parker Hannifan Corporation                                                                                               Lakeview, MI

            line worker, quality inspector                                                                                                 summer, 2001

 

            Blockbuster Video                                                                                                                 Standale, MI

            customer sales representative                                                                                                 2001-2003

 

            Manpower                                                                                                                              Ada, MI

            Alticor (Amway) temporary summer help                                                                                  summer, 2002

 

References:

 

            Brian Gardner                                                                                    Marlene Ulrich

Montcalm County Extension                                                                 Montabella Elem. School

4-H Youth Agent                                                                                  Transition/1st Grade
211 W. Main Street                                                                              302 West Main Street
P.O. Box 308                                                                                       Edmore, Michigan 48829
Stanton, MI, 48888                                                                              (989) 427-5148
(989) 831-7500                                                                                   ext. 106

gardnerb@msue.msu.edu                                                                      mulrich@montabella.com

 

 

 

Diane Kimoto                                                                                     David England

Grand Valley State University                                                               Lakeview High School

Professor of Public & Nonprofit Administration                                     Secondary Education               

252C DeVos Center                                                                            9800 Youngman Road

401 W. Fulton Street                                                                            Lakeview, Michigan 48850

Grand Rapids, MI 49504                                                                     (517) 352-7221

(616) 331-6568

kimotod@gvsu.edu