Emily DeRubeis

248-709-2726 | emily.derubeis@gmail.com
@msderubeis | www.emilyderubeis.weebly.com

O B J E C TI VE
Committed to engaging with young scholars in participatory action research focused on the
power of performance to enforce culturally relevant and culturally sustaining practices in the
classroom and the community. Humanizing the process and progress of youth learning spaces in
English and History classrooms.

C E R TI F I C ATI ON S
Michigan Secondary Certification in English

May 2016

Michigan Secondary Certification in History

May 2016

E D UC ATI ON
Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI
May 2015

College of Education, Teacher Certification

College of Arts and Letters, English

June 2015

College of Social Sciences, History Education

TE AC H I N G E XPE R I E N C E
Southfield-Lathrup High School
Student Teaching Intern, 12th grade English, AP Literature

Southfield, MI
Sept. 2015 April 2016

Developed curriculum and led instruction in Senior Composition and Literature

Collaborated consistently with AP certified teachers to modify and plan appropriate curriculum
for AP students

Critically reflected on instructional practices and accommodated students with learning

disabilities through the use of differentiated instruction

Worked in partnership with instructors of special education, regularly, to differentiate and

scaffold instruction for student empowerment, including students with IEP & 504 plans to
meet state standards

Served as Sophomore class sponsor along with other intern teachers

Engaged in professional development as upcoming faculty with the English department

O TH E R W OR K E X PE R I E N C E
Lamphere High School

Madison Heights MI
June 2015-present

Dance Team Coach

Developed choreography and skill sets that supported and reflected team diversity with a focus
on teamwork, collaboration, and unity

Engaged youth in basic dance technique, hip hop, pom, and jazz choreography

Collaborated with faculty to build dance team members integrity, consciousness, leadership,
and skills
Premiere Plus Recreational Dance and Theater Program

Madison Heights MI

Dance Instructor

August 2015-present

Implemented lessons and choreography with youth from ages two to fourteen years of age in
West Bloomfield, Royal Oak, Troy, Berkeley, and Madison Heights basic dance technique
and hip hop and jazz choreography

Developed choreography and performance with the team of instructors in the Premiere Program
Michigan State University CAL-URI Grant

East Lansing, MI
April 2015-June 2015

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Developed curriculum under the supervision and in conjunction with Professor Alison Dobbins
for an Integrated Studies in the Arts and Humanities class, focused on performance as a
vehicle for culturally sustaining practices in community spaces

Researched dance therapy and movement to assist in writing curriculum for Michigan State
University

P R E - I N TE R N S H I P F I E L D E X PE R I E N C E
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

4hrs/week

Spring 2015

Semester-long co-teaching, planning, and observing English Language Learners placement

Planned and co-taught writing lessons with another MSU Intern to help develop the writing
skills of college level international students


Held one-on-one conferences with students to review and help revise term papers and
assignments
Webberville Middle and High School, Webberville, MI

4 hrs/week

Fall 2014

Semester-long co-teaching, planning, and observing an 11th grade placement

Co-taught writing lessons with another MSU Intern to assist in developing creative writing and
critical thinking skills, as well as building identity in the classroom
Waverly Middle School, Lansing, MI

4 hrs/week

Fall 2013

Semester-long tutoring and observation in an 8th grade US History classroom

Held one-on-one tutoring sessions with students with learning disabilities to assist them in
better understanding the assignments and materials in the classroom
Woodcreek Achievement Center, Lansing MI

2 hrs/week

Fall 2012

Semester-long tutoring and observation in an alternative classroom

Worked one-on-one with students by assisting them in all school subjects

M E M B E R S H I P S AN D H ON OR S
National Council of Teachers of English-Student Affiliate

Sept. 2014-May 2015

MSU Dance Club, Level 1 Coordinator on Executive Board

Sept. 2012-May 2015

Kappa Delta Pi

Sept. 2012-May 2015

Michigan State University Deans List

REFERENCES
Sepideh Williams, Mentor Teacher
Southfield Public Schools
Southfield-Lathrup High School
Southfield, MI
sepideh.williams@southfieldk12.org
(248) 585-1415

Rene Barber, Head JV Dance Coach

Lamphere Public Schools
Lamphere High School
Madison Heights, MI 48071
rene.k.barber@gmail.com
(248) 376-4823

Jennifer VanDerHeide, T.E. Professor

Karra Hurkett, Head Varsity Dance Coach

Assistant Professor of English Education

Michigan State University
350 Erickson Hall
620 Farm Lane
East Lansing, MI 48824
jvheide@msu.edu
(616) 485-4243
Alison Dobbins, Research Leader
Head of Design & Technology
Associate Professor of Integrated Media Performance Design
Department of Theatre
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 884-7792
dobbinsa@msu.edu

Lamphere Public Schools

Lamphere High School
Madison Heights, MI 48071
beatle1022@aol.com
(248) 930-2529