Lauren Newhuis

laurennewhuis@gmail.com
Mobile: (708) 380-1025
EDUCATION
Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
Bachelor of Arts, December 2015
Special and Elementary Education Program
Previous semester GPA: 3.575; Deans List: Fall 2013 Fall 2015
CERTIFICATIONS
Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate (K-5 All Subjects) (K-12 Cognitive Impairment)
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES
Behavior and Academic Interventionist, Living Stones Academy
January 2016 Current
Grand Rapids MI
Collaborated with teachers and parents in progress reporting and creating intervention plans.
Provided educational and behavior support through direct instruction with students.
Collected and evaluated data to discover the needs of students.
Student Teacher, Parkview Elementary School
Fall 2015
Grand Rapids, MI
Created and delivered lesson plans in a second grade classroom.
Collaborated alongside other teachers to carry out the curriculum.
Communicated with parents on student progress and classroom updates.
Student Teacher, Meadowbrook Elementary School
Spring 2015
Grand Rapids, MI
Created and delivered lesson plans to elementary aged children with mild to moderate impairments.
Directed and communicated with paraprofessionals to enhance students success.
Participated in multidisciplinary evaluation team meetings to discuss how best to support a student.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES
Research Assistant Calvin College Education Department
May 2014 May 2015
Grand Rapids, MI
Collaborated with a team of professors and students to enhance understanding of Zambian education.
Sales Representative and Assistant Homes by Dutch Mill
July 2014 August 2014
Dyer, IN
Presented potential homeowners with options when purchasing a home.
Cleaned construction sites prior to homeowners move-in.
Education Student Assistant Calvin College Education Department
September 2012 December 2013
Grand Rapids, MI

Provided general office help and offered technical support for professors and staff.

Worked in Microsoft Office, Macintosh Video Programs, and entered data into Calvins Website, Moodle
(an online resource for students and professors).

Assisted professors in areas such as: entering and keeping confidential information, grading students work,
and helping manage their workload.
VOLUNTEER WORK

Night to Shine volunteer, Winter 2016.

Facilitator under the direction of Dr. Kara Sevensma for a Technological Playground, Fall 2013.

Selected as Barnabas, for Calvins Spiritual Leadership program, 2012-2013 School Year.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Work and study trip Zambia, Africa
Collected and analyzed data for educational research purposes.
Carried out lesson plans in first and fourth grade classes.

May 27 June 12, 2014