Kyle Blake Resume 2014

Kyle W.
Blake
3432 Rowland Ct Troy, MI 48083 248-930-4433
blakekyl@msu.edu

Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 2013-2014
Provisional Secondary Teaching Certification in Social Studies (RX)
College of Education
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 2009-2013
Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies- Social Studies Education
College of Education
GPA: 3.2/4.0

Objective
To obtain a social studies teaching position at the secondary level. I am also interested in coaching
baseball and basketball.

Teaching Experience

Clarkston High School, Clarkston, Michigan 8/2013-4/2014
Year-long Internship, (10
th
-12
th
Grade)
Maintained sole responsibility for two sections of World History for an entire year, one section of United
States history for one trimester, and an additional two sections of United States history at different points
throughout the school year.
Designed units, lessons, and assessments in accordance to a team developed curriculum for World history
and co-created a curriculum with my mentor teacher for United States history classes.
Developed relationships with students by working one on one with them before, after, and during school
hours.
Accommodated lessons and assessments for students including creating a focus student case study in
accordance to the special education staff.
Actively reflected on my practice through interactions with a variety of colleagues, field instructors, and
Michigan State professors.
Adjusted pedagogical and classroom management techniques in accordance to analyses of my practice.
Implemented a hierarchy or teacher moves to create a safe learning environment that was rooted in
respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring.
Maintained communication about positive and negative student performance on multiple levels including
phone calls home to parents, parent teacher conferences, school open houses, and action plan
assessments with special education staff
Became a part of the Clarkston community through volunteering, tutoring, and coaching
Attended weekly department meetings, staff wide professional development sessions, professional
learning community sessions, voluntary discussions focused on pedagogical approaches, and public board
meetings.

Bath Middle School, Bath Township, Michigan 9/2012-4/2013
Senior Year Placement, (6
th
Grade)
Placement included observing, lesson planning, teaching, and managing two sixth grade social studies classes
for four hours a week.
Otto Middle School, Lansing, Michigan 5/2012-6/2012
Junior Year Placement (8
th
Grade)
Placement included observing instructor, as well as working with small groups of students in the library for 2
hours a week.
J.W. Sexton High School, Lansing, Michigan 1/2012-4/2012
Sophomore Year Placement (10
th
-12
th
Grade)
Placement included helping students progress through the Advanced Path Program.

Work Experience
Clarkston High School, Clarkston, Michigan 3/2014
Freshman Baseball Coach
Instructed and developed freshman boys baseball team in accordance to the goals of a varsity program.
Created an environment in which social relationships, teamwork, school pride, and leadership skills could
develop and thrive.
YMCA of Birmingham, Birmingham, Michigan 5/2010Present
Summer Camp Counselor, Youth Sports Coach, Inclusion Counselor
Supervised and instructed children from the ages of 6-13 in adherence to a daily schedule of activities.
Assisted in promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in children with the use of the
YMCA organizations core values. (Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility)
Provided exceptional customer service when interacting with the parents of campers and others.
Coached boys basketball and baseball teams between the ages of 10-13.
Conducted myself in a manner deserving the YMCA title of Professional Role Model.
Worked one on one with campers with Autism in the YMCA inclusion camper program.
*Further work experience available upon request

Activities
Washington D.C. Trip Chaperone, Clarkston, Michigan 6/2014
Volunteered as a chaperone on Clarkston Junior Highs D.C field trip
Special Olympics, Mount Pleasant, Michigan 4/2014
Team Troy Volunteer
MSU Dance Marathon, East Lansing, Michigan 2/2013
Volunteer and participant in the 12 hour MSU Dance marathon.
Helped raise $50,000 for The Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation.
MSU Future Social Studies Educators , East Lansing, Michigan 10/2011-4/2013
Actively sought out opportunities for professional development as a founding member.
Learn Today Teach Tomorrow Conference, Mount Pleasant, Michigan 3/2012
Attended professional development conference on Central Michigans campus.
Listened to expert panels on subjects such as professional resume building, working with special needs
students, and coaching athletics.

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