Shortened Portfolio Chouinard Resume 2023
Shortened Portfolio Chouinard Resume 2023
Shortened Portfolio Chouinard Resume 2023
CERTIFICATION
Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate June 2023
Spanish (FF): 6-12; History (CC): 8-12; English (BA): 6-12
ESL (NS): 6-12 (August 2023)
EDUCATION
University of Michigan School of Education, Ann Arbor, MI August 2023
Deborah Loewenberg Ball Scholarship
M.A. in Educational Studies with Secondary Teacher Certification, GPA: 4.0/4.0
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile February 2019 — June 2019
Study abroad semester, studied Spanish, Latin American history, and education
Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences, Oberlin, OH September 2016 — May 2020
John F. Oberlin Merit Scholarship
B.A. in History and Hispanic Studies, minor in English, GPA: 3.88/4.0
AWARDS
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship March 2020
Colombia
● Withdrew acceptance due to COVID-19, aims to strengthen English programs at Colombian universities
EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher
Plymouth High School, Canton, MI September 2022 – Present
● Taught Spanish 2
Middle School Spanish and Language Arts Teacher August 2020 – June 2022
Elgin Academy, Elgin, IL
● Created and implemented in-person, hybrid, and virtual Spanish lessons for sixth to eighth grade students
● Used comprehensible input learning strategies such as Storyasking and Movietalk with SOMOS 1 curriculum
● Designed and facilitated seventh and eighth grade Language Arts lessons focused on improving writing
fluency and style across genres while collaborating with department colleagues
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Elgin Literacy Connection Volunteer February 2021 – June 2022
Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, IL
● Developed and delivered two ESL lessons weekly to an adult learner through Zoom, lessons focus on
developing conversational English skills and citizenship exam preparation
● Volunteer position required completion of 12 hours of ProLiteracy training
Head Middle School Cross Country Coach August 2020 – October 2021
Elgin Academy, Elgin, IL
● Planed fun and engaging running workouts for a team of 20 middle school students in grades fifth through
eighth
● Led and supported students athletes through XC races while implementing COVID-safe strategies
Allen Memorial Art Museum Communications Assistant August 2019 – March 2020
The Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin, OH
● Wrote, edited, and proofread museum materials such as press releases and exhibit labels
● Welcomed museum guests and shared museum highlights
Spanish Language Co-Teacher, Grade Level Coordinator September 2017 – May 2020
Oberlin Schools, Oberlin, OH
● Produced and co-taught two lessons a week of beginning Spanish curriculum to first and second graders with
the SITES (Spanish In the Elementary Schools) program at Eastwood Elementary School as part of the
school’s IB curriculum
● Led weekly professional development meetings with SITES instructor team to enhance teaching abilities