Andrea Elam

16400 North Park Place #216 Southfield, MI 48075

(248) 996-8463
andreadelam@outlook.com

Education
Undergraduate Student- Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Major: Elementary Education Language Arts

Graduation: Dec. 2015

Frank Cody High School, Detroit, MI

High School Diploma

2009

Teaching Experience
Student Teacher
University Preparatory Academy Mark Murray Elem.

Hazel Park, MI

2011- Present

Use various teaching practices such as direct instruction, critical-thinking questioning,

role-playing (drama), arts integration, and storytelling.
Implement classroom management and behavior techniques such as the ripple effect,
attention-getting strategies, wait time, classroom rules, consequences, and rewards

Mentor
GO-GIRL program (Gaining Options-Girls Investigate Real Life)

Fall 2015

Utilized teaching practices & strategies such as whole class instruction & discussion,
student small group discussion, guided practice, independent, practice, Think-Pair-Share
Implemented classroom routines/procedures
Implemented Responsive Classroom
Facilitated math centers
Utilized technology in instruction via SMART board
Communicated with families via Meet the Teacher Day, Back to School Night, a
newsletter, Parent/Teacher conference, and student character rubrics sent home

Youth Teacher
Living the Word Christian Ministries

Detroit, MI

Jan-Apr 2015

Mentored 7th grade girls

Facilitated inquiry-based learning on the STEM related, social science topic of Food
Deserts
Facilitated student use of technology

Facilitated student creation and publishing of an e-survey

Facilitated student creation of a final research presentation for parents

Community Participation & Volunteer Work

Service Learning in an Urban Area (40hrs)
Hamtramck Academy
Hamtramck, MI

Worked with kindergarteners in small groups during centers time and math
Interacted and engaged in learning with an ESL learner

Child Care Assistant

Everlasting Daycare

Oct-Nov 2011

Detroit, MI

2009, July 2011- Dec 2011

Interacted with children between the ages of one to three during playtime
Served meals to children
Oversaw the activities of children
Organized and filed paperwork

Employment
Secretary
Living the Word Christian Ministries

June 2012-Present

Answered phone calls and received messages

Ordered and purchased church supplies
Record Keeping
Scheduled Meetings

Child Care Assistant

Summer Preschool

Hazel Park, MI

Detroit, MI

Summer 2009

Assisted teacher with implementing learning activities for children between the ages of
three to five years old
Interacted with children during playtime
Served meals to children
Oversaw the activities of children