Marissa

Adkins
Education
Johns Hopkins University, School of Education, Baltimore, MD Expected Graduation 2018
Master of Science in Education: Educational Studies
Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences, Ithaca, NY 2016
Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in Education
GPA: 3.12
Professional Experience
Baltimore City Public Schools 2016-Present
Teacher/ Yearbook Advisor/ Grant Writer
Conduct small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning
needs
Attend weekly collaborative planning meetings
Evaluate data and make informed instructional and planning decisions
Observe teammates and offer constructive feedback for best practices
TEACH FOR AMERICA 2016-Present
Teacher/ Teach for America Corps Member
Responsible for developing and implementing five-week summer school curriculum
Attended six research based courses including: Instructional Planning and Literacy, Classroom
Management and Culture, Teaching As Leadership, and Learning Theory
Collaborated with a team of veteran and new teachers to determine strategies for increasing student
achievement.
UNCOMMON SCHOOLS 2015
Summer Teaching Fellow; Troy Prep Middle School, 5th and 6th grade ELA
Completed, implemented and adjusted lesson plans
Created review activities as class began to utilize each available teaching minute
Worked with small groups, large groups, and individual students
Attended various workshops and professional and personal development seminars
Utilized data from assessments and exit tickets to fine tune lesson plans for the following week or day
Leadership Experience
CORNELL UNIVERSITY FINE ARTS LIBRARY 2013-2016
Circulation Assistant
Provide and assist patrons with questions related to the Fine Arts Library as well as the Cornell
University Library System
Catalogue and process incoming books
Collaborate with co-workers and supervisors to maintain a positive environment for patrons
Effectively use Microsoft Office
THE RED CARPET SOCIETY 2013-2016
Executive Board Member, Bus Trip Coordinator, Former: Treasurer and Office Manager
Schedule and plan bus trips from high schools, and with area Cornell clubs
Deliver weekly host training sessions to 10-20 students
Establish correspondence with the student body and with incoming students
Organize office hours for the 11 executive board members
Design flyers for training sessions
Record meeting minutes
CORNELL ORIENTATION 2013-2015
Orientation Leader, Supervisor
Supervise and coach new group of orientation leaders
Guide 10-12 new students during their first year on campus
Create new and interactive activities to promote social skills
Interview applicants, review written applications, and select potential orientation leaders
Other Experiences
Students for Education Reform Grader at Kumon, Inc.
Recruitment Counselor
Cornell Book Review (Writer)