RENEE M.

BROWN
Wyandotte, Michigan 48192 | reneebrown313@gmail.com | 313-681-8995

OBJECTIVE

SKILLS &
ABILITIES

EXPERIENCE

Seeking a teaching position in a middle school science or elementary classroom

Proficient with using and troubleshooting Windows and Chrome based computer
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Drive based computer applications
Experience using a Promethean board and ActivExpression handheld units
Experience using MiStar / Zangle for attendance and grade recordkeeping
Utilize resources such as TeachersPayTeachers and Pinterest to plan innovative lessons

STUDENT TEACHER W OODROW W ILSON MIDDLE SCHOOL, 7TH GRADE SCIENCE

JANUARY 2015 - APRIL 2015

Assume full control of the classroom with input from cooperating teacher
Plan lessons structured around the Wyandotte curriculum
Plan and facilitate labs for 45 minute class sessions for 6 class periods

PRE-STUDENT TEACHER GEER PARK ELEMENTARY, 5TH GRADE

SEPTEMBER 2014 - DECEMBER 2014

Observe and assist with classroom routines and management

Teach lessons under the guidance of cooperating teacher
Support English Language Learners in the classroom

WARD SECRETARY OAKWOOD HOSPITAL

DECEMBER 2010 - PRESENT

Act as the frontline of customer service, upholding Oakwoods CREDO

Keep organized records of infant deliveries in departmental log book
Contact physicians to attend deliveries and attend consultations
Maintain security standards by screening phone calls and entrance to the unit

FUNERAL ATTENDANT MATHIS FUNERAL HOME

SEPTEMBER 2009 SEPTEMBER 2010

Attend funerals and visitations and assist with the door and all guests needs
Handle the removal of human remains from place of death for three firms, 24/7
Perform washing, dressing, embalming and casketing of deceased

MORTUARY ASSISTANT W EINSTEIN FUNERAL HOME

MAY 2008 SEPTEMBER 2009

Assist licensees and management with daily operations of funeral home

Assist with washing, embalming, dressing, and casketing of deceased under the
direction of a licensed funeral director

SALES / CUSTOMER SERVICE BRIGHT POWERSPORTS

APRIL 2005 OCTOBER 2007

Promoted from receptionist to sales assistant based on excellent performance

Improved filing system and organization techniques throughout company to improve
efficiency and professionalism

EDUCATION

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY; DETROIT, MI

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, INTEGRATED SCIENCE (DI)
ANTICIPATED GRADUATION DATE: MAY 7, 2015;

Improved GPA from a 2.53 in 2008 to a 3.29 in 2015

Passed the Elementary Education and Integrated Science MTTC in 2014

WORSHAM COLLEGE OF MORTUARY SCIENCE; W HEELING, IL

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE GRANTED IN SEPTEMBER

DISTINCTIONS

2009

Pi Sigma Eta, mortuary science honors fraternity, GPA: 97.86/100.00

Embalming Practicum at Office of the Cook County Medical Examiner, Chicago,
Illinois

First Aid and CPR certified as of February 2015

Deans List at Wayne State University, 2010-2013
Assistant Parent Chaperone, Girl Scouts of America, 2013
Pi Sigma Eta, Secretary, Worsham College of Mortuary Science, 2009
Teachers Aide, teaching visually impaired students, Lincoln Park High School, 2005