Zakary D.

Schaefer

11208 Mickelson Dr.

Austin, TX 78747
(512-497-9013)

zakschaefer@yahoo.com

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OBJECTIVE

Seeking an elementary or middle school teaching position that provides opportunities to

guide students in collaboration and project-based learning

EDUCATION

Grand Valley State University

Bachelor of Science (3.96 GPA)
magna cum laude

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Major: Integrated Sciences

Minor: Elementary Education

4th Grade Teacher

ED. EXPERIENCE

Colvin Run Elementary

Created a comfortable, practical classroom for students

Incorporated Level IV curriculum into a Gen. Ed. classroom (scaffolding when needed)
Collaborated with five other 4th grade teachers (two Gen. Ed., three AAP)
Utilized Google Apps into class projects -- essays, journals, slideshows
Gradually incorporated Responsive Classroom techniques learned from mentoring program
Taught all core subjects and developed Guided Math and Guided Reading/Writing blocks
Took Academy Course Math Workshop.More Than Guided Math
Developed and maintained open, positive communication with parents
Used Data from E-Cart to differentiate math instruction and remediate when needed.

5th Grade Student Teacher

Pine Island Elementary (Lisa Czypera, Cooperating Teacher)

KPS- Korea Poly School

Mar. 2012- Mar. 2013

Cheonan, South Korea

Educated 2nd 7th grade ESL Korean Students

Taught vocabulary, social studies, debate, science, reading, project-based learning, and writing
Collaborated with ten other teachers in developing lesson plans
Prepared for and taught seven classes a day, each lasting an hour
Taught after-school debate classes for students entering debate competitions

General and Special Ed. Substitute Teacher

Monroe County ISD

Jan. 2014 - Apr. 2014

Comstock Park, Michigan

Gradually took over full teaching responsibilities from cooperating teacher

Developed and implemented two complete unit plans that were submitted to the College of
Education (GVSU)
Utilized technology to augment learning (Smartboards, educational cartoons, Youtube videos,
iPad apps)
Managed the classroom environment in a variety of ways that promoted a safe learning
environment
Ran small group learning sessions during FLEX time to assist struggling students
Collaborated with co-teacher and other grade level teachers

English Teacher

Aug. 2014 July 2015

Vienna, VA

Oct. 2010 - Apr. 2011

Monroe, Michigan

Was a highly requested teacher in both general and special education classrooms
Taught (and often improvised) lessons to K-12 students
Worked with individual students that were struggling with assignments

Zakary D. Schaefer

11208 Mickelson Dr.

Austin, TX 78747
(512-497-9013)

zakschaefer@yahoo.com

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Team 21 Group Leader

July - Dec.2008
Wyoming, Michigan

Wyoming Parks and Recreation

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Led 25-30 students in physical and cognitive learning activities

Collaborated with my supervisor and other group leaders in creating lessons
Ran a game night for students and parents in gymnasium
Assisted under-privileged students with homework
Mentored students, teaching them about the importance of emotional stability

New Zealand Work and Travel

Electoral Administrator for Electoral Commission (~ 2 months)
Wwoofing for Reg Turner and Simon Hantler (~ 1 month)
Hiking and Site-seeing (~ 5 months)

Sept. 2015 May 2016

Wellington, New Zealand

Extracted, scanned, and reviewed votes during two referendums (New Zealands New Flag)
Provided input to managers in developing efficient systems for stations
Helped train new employees on stations during second referendum
Wwoofing: Maintened Reg Turner (Song of the Tui) and Simon Hantlers organic properties
Hiked some of the most beautiful mountains in the world

Service Staff

Intermittently 2008-2014
Albion, MI

Cherry Creek Winery/Sleeping Bear Microbrewery

Tend a wine and microbrew bar owned by a close family friend

Educated customers on the creation and flavors of wine and microbrews
Keep a cleanly work environment
Assist management in any necessary physical activity during band nights

Resident Property Manager

Precision Property Management

ACTIVITIES

July 2007 - Jan. 2009

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Managed approximately 20 units, occupied by 60-70 tenants

Amended and signed contracts with tenants
Collected and deposited rent into the bank
Assisted with disputes within households
Attended to maintenance issues in all units

BASA after-school instructor (Basketball, Running) 2015

KEEN volunteer (Sunday sports activities for handicapped students) - 2015
High School Basketball Referee MHSAA (2004 2012)
7th Grade Basketball Coach Hanover Horton Middle School (2004)
Marathon and Half-Marathon Runner
World Hiker and Traveler (Korea, New Zealand, Japan, Nepal, Appalachian Trail)

Zakary D. Schaefer

11208 Mickelson Dr.

Austin, TX 78747
(512-497-9013)

zakschaefer@yahoo.com

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REFERENCES

Lisa Czypera
5th Grade Teacher
Coordinating Teacher (GVSU)

Roberta Bannister
Field Coordinator
Retired Elementary Teacher

Jeremy Palmitier
Student Services Coordinator
Formerly: Dean of Students PIE

Missy Stein
5th Grade Teacher/Co-teacher

Sue Leonelli
4th Grade Special Ed. Teacher/ Mentor

Eryl Jones
Operations Manager

Allison McPherson
Project Leader

Pine Island Elementary

Comstock Park, MI
School: (616-254-5519)
Cell: (616-723-3668)
Home: (616-647-9059)
lczypera@cppschools.com
lisaczy@hotmail.com
GVSU College of Education
Grand Rapids, MI
Cell: (616-540-9252)
Rkb221@aol.com

Kellogsville Public Schools

Grand Rapids, MI
Cell: (616-340-9771)
jpalmitier@kvilleps.org

Pine Island Elementary

Comstock Park, MI
School: (616-647-5520)
Cell: (616-822-7814)
mstein@cppschools.com

Colvin Run Elementary

Vienna, VA 22182
Cell: 703-868-6137
spleonelli@fcps.edu

Electoral Commission NZ
Wellington, NZ
Cell: (+64 0277 636 841)
ERYL.JONES@XTRA.CO.NZ

Electoral Commission NZ
Wellington, NZ
Cell: (+64 021 0232 7883)
Allison.mcpherson@elections.govt.nz