Elizabeth A.

Kur
812 Jones Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
elizkur@umich.edu
231.675.6904

EDUCATION
University of Michigan
Master of Arts with Secondary Certification, GPA: 4.0.
Educational Studies with Secondary Spanish Certification.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

June 2016

Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, GPA: 3.74, cum laude.
June 2012
Spanish Major, Music Minor
Thesis: A Musical and Poetic analysis of Gerardo Diegos Nocturnos de Chopin.
Awards: Deans List 2008-2012, Music Department Award 2012, Lillian Pringle Baldauf
Prize in Music 2009, Kalamazoo College Honors Scholarship 2008-2012.
Universidad de Extremadura
Study Abroad, Spanish Language Immersion Program

Cceres, Spain
September 2010 to February 2011

CERTIFICATIONS
Michigan Provisional Secondary Certificate, Spanish (FF)
ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview rating of Advanced Low
Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED

June 2016
October 2015
February 2016

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Chelsea High School
Chelsea, Michigan
Teaching Intern
September 2015 to present
Create and execute daily lesson plans for Spanish 2 and Spanish 3 classes.
Provide over 90% of instruction in Spanish, using comprehensible input and TPRS (Total
proficiency through reading and storytelling) method.
Develop assessments and activities to reach challenging goals and objectives and meet
ACTFL standards.
Integrate 1:1 technology into lessons to enhance student learning.
Manage grading and course materials with PowerSchool/PowerTeacher and Haiku Learning.
Support students before and after school with coursework and attend world language club
trips and events.
Instruct lessons incorporating content and resources from the Realidades textbook series.
Scarlett Middle School
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Summer Learning Institute Intern
July 2015
Collaborated with administration and a lead teacher to prepare seventh grade students for the
2015-2016 school year.
Implemented and designed ELA activities based on Reading Apprenticeship methodology.
Supported students social emotional learning through Developmental Design practices.

Elizabeth A. Kur
812 Jones Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
elizkur@umich.edu
231.675.6904

Charlevoix Elementary School

Charlevoix, Michigan
At-Risk Teaching Assistant
September 2014 to June 2015
Worked as a One-on-one aide to a fourth grade ELL student to improve his English
proficiency and assist him with his academic work.
PTO appointed 3rd grade Spanish enrichment teacher for the third trimester
Assist at-risk third grade students in math, writing and reading assignments.
Lead enrichment literacy group with advanced groups of third grade students.
Supervise morning and lunch recess with upper elementary students, grades 3-6.
Spanish Ministry of Education: I.E.S. Fidiana
Crdoba, Spain
English Language Teaching Assistant - Auxiliar de Conversacin
January 2013 to June 2014
Collaborated with Spanish teachers of bilingual classes to develop lesson plans in English
and lead class periods for math, music, technology, physical education, and science courses.
Assisted Spanish CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) teachers with their
writing, speaking, reading and listening skills in the English language.
Prepared presentations and activities to teach Spanish students, ages 12 to 17, about various
aspects of American culture during their English class periods.
Check-In Language Academy (Check-In Centro de Idiomas)
Crdoba, Spain
English as a Second Language Teacher
October 2013 to June 2014
Taught multiple evening classes to groups of students ranging from age 10 to adults
Planned lessons, assessed student progress, and prepared student reports for parents.
Prepared students for official Cambridge University English Exams.
Attended Cambridge and MacMillan ESL Seminars and regular staff meetings.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL)
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL)
TECHNOLOGY
Haiku Course Management Site, PowerSchool/PowerTeacher, Google Classroom, Google Drive,
Google docs, Microsoft Office Suite, Smart Notebook/Smart Board, ELMO projector, 1:1 iPad
classrooms, Blackboard Collaboration, Digital Storybooks, Kahoot.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Translator for a Medical Mission Trip to Nicaragua
Piano Accompanist to Charlevoix Mens Choir
Piano Accompanist for Charlevoix High School Performing Arts
Piano Accompanist for Charlevoix Elementary Holiday Musical

April 2015
January 2015 to June 2015
February & March 2015
December 2014

Elizabeth A. Kur
812 Jones Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
elizkur@umich.edu
231.675.6904

REFERENCES

Mr. Shane Rodriguez

Mentor Teacher
Spanish Teacher
Chelsea High School
740 North Freer Road
Chelsea, MI 48118
734.433.2201 ext. 1132
srodrigu@chelsea.k12.mi.us
Ms. Barbara Cornish
Field Instructor
University of Michigan
610 East University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
734.358.3326
bcornish@umich.edu
Dr. Maria Coolican
Lead Faculty, World Languages
University of Michigan
School of Education, Suite 1228
610 East University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
734.317.6806
mariajc@umich.edu
Mr. John Haan
Fourth Grade Teacher
Charlevoix Elementary School
13513 Division Street
Charlevoix, MI 49720
231.675.3565
jhaan@rayder.net