Kendall Elaine Buie

377 Amherst Circle Saline, MI 48176

kebuie@umich.edu 734.660.4799

PERSONAL
STATEMENT

I love teaching. Teaching is where I flourish. Teaching gives me a sense of satisfaction

because I thrive on hard work and being responsible. Being a teacher guarantees a sense
of personal gratification that is scarce elsewhere in this world. Education is the driving
force of my life, and I will carry it with me forever.

EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE

2015-2016
Student Teacher

Tappan Middle School

Ann Arbor, MI

I completed student teaching field experience in a 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Spanish classroom at Tappan
Middle School teaching four classes daily.
2015
Pre-Student Teacher

Huron High School

Ann Arbor, MI

I observed and assisted the content teacher in Spanish 2AC and 5AP courses twice a week for
4 hours each day. I taught a self-contained lesson to the 2AC level on false cognates.
2015
Pittsfield Elementary
Ann Arbor, MI
A2LP Language Teaching Assistant
I taught in a Spanish classroom at the 3rd grade level twice a week for 1 hour each day. I
adapted lesson plans and created organic materials for the specific students in the classroom.

NON-EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE

20122016
Executive Education Assistant

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI

I assist various program managers at the University of Michigan with events and activities.
My responsibilities include giving tours and helping with preparations for events.
2014
Intern

Disney College Program

Orlando, FL

I applied for and was selected to receive a paid internship at the Walt Disneyworld Resort.
My responsibilities include working with full-service restaurants at the parks and resorts.
2013 present
Dance Instructor

Dance Alliance Repertory Company

Saline, MI

I was a dancer at this studio for 12 years before entering the University of Michigan.
I continue to teach two to three classes per week to dancers ages 8-18.

EDUCATION
HISTORY

2012present

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI

Student
Bachelors degree in progress from the School of Education in Secondary Education.
GPA 3.672 with a content double-major in Spanish and English a minor in Psychology.
2015
Student

Universidad de Salamanca

Salamanca, Spain

Completed a summer semester program abroad consisting of courses in phonetics,

conversation, and translation.
I lived and interacted daily with my host family and other residents in Salamanca.

ACHIEVEMENTS &
AWARDS

Louise R. Newman Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship recipient in August 2015 for the 2015-2016 academic year.
As a recipient of this scholarship, I met the required criteria for selection.
Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity
4 year brother; I participated in leadership, fellowship, and community service projects
Elected Inter Council / Alumni Chairperson April 2014.
Dance 2XS
4 year member; I was elected treasurer for Fall 2013.
Elected Executive Director in April 2014.

PROFESSIONAL
REFERENCES

Jennifer Shaw

734.476.6716

Spanish Teacher, Tappan Middle School

Ellen Schultz

734.997.1900

Spanish Teacher, Huron High School

Jackie Williams

734.763.4395

Director of Corporate Learning, Stephen M. Ross School of Business

Adam and Lisa Clark

734.429.9599

Dance Instructors, Dance Alliance Repertory Company

Ann Crowley

248.685.7593

Field Instructor, University of Michigan

Maria Coolican
Professor / A2LP Project Director, University of Michigan

734.669.4041