Amanda N.
Blay
(734) 788-9443 | anblay21@gmail.com
CERTIFICATION
Michigan Secondary Standard Certificate May 2019
6-12 English Language Arts
Red Cross Adult and Child CPR/FA/AED Training April 2019
EDUCATION
Teacher Certification May 2019
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
• Completed 12 graduate level classes
Bachelor of Arts and Letters, English May 2018
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
• Teaching Major: English
Michigan State University Study Abroad July – August 2018
London, England
• Experienced and learned importance of incorporating engaging experiences into the curriculum
• Discussed and analyzed novels and plays during conversations with guest authors and actors
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher Intern, 9 , 11 , 12 grade English
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September 2018 – April 2019
Cass Technical High School, Detroit, MI
• Designed and implemented daily lesson plans aligned with the Common Core State Standards
• Assessed students’ learning through formative and summative assessments
• Integrated technology such as Nearpod and Turnitin to improve discussion and writing skills
• Prepared students for upcoming college entrance exams with common lessons and practice tests
• Led fall and spring parent-teacher conferences and maintained regular communication with students’
families
Teacher Intern, 10 , 11 , 12 grade English
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July – August 2018
Western International High School, Detroit, MI
• Observed mentor teacher at a credit recovery program and gained experience with classroom
management
• Created and executed creative writing lessons to students and graded assignments
College Placement 8 grade English
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October 2017 – April 2018
Chippewa Middle School, Okemos, MI
• Observed mentor teacher and provided feedback and recommendations for improvement on essays
• Developed and administered lessons about non-fiction texts
College Placement 8 grade English
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May 2017
Waverly Middle School, Lansing, MI
• Observed mentor teacher and learned about state mandated testing and reading and writing strategies
• Worked one-on-one with a student, improving reading and writing skills
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Blog Post January 2019
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Blog
• Published blog post “Engaging Student Interests by Using New and Diverse Texts” on the NCTE blog
based on presentation given at an NCTE conference
National Council of Teachers of English Conference Presenter November 2018
Houston, Texas
• Presented at NCTE’s conference session The Future Is Now: Exploring 21 -Century Teaching Ideas with
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the Next Generation of English Teachers
• Advocated for teachers to engage students’ interests by using new and diverse texts in class
Michigan State University Intercultural Aide August 2017 – May 2018
Akers Hall, East Lansing, MI
• Collaborated alongside twenty-four Resident Assistants in the residential hall to improve community
among students
• Helped students transition academically, socially, and culturally at MSU
• Facilitated or supported a weekly student led discussion with seven other intercultural aides based on
cultural, social, and political topics
• Learned how to plan discussions and talk about difficult or controversial topics
Read to Succeed Tutor October 2016 – April 2017
Capital Area District Library, Lansing, MI
• Tutored two students over the course of a year, with a focus on reading, writing, and vocabulary
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