Alex Gorton

E-mail: Gortonal@msu.edu Phone: (517) 410-3032

11865 Schavey Rd. DeWitt, MI 48820
Online portfolio: http://mrgortonsclassroom.weebly.com/
Professional Goals:
Enthusiastic secondary social studies teacher with excellent communication skills.
Uses kinesthetic and simulation based activities to activity engage students in the
learning process. Strives to foster and develop citizenship within the classroom.
Education:
2014: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Secondary Education: Bachelor Arts: Interdisciplinary studies in
social science
2010: DeWitt High School, DeWitt, MI
Highlights

Lesson/unit planning expertise

Chaperone 8th grade field trip
to Chicago
IEP familiarity
Coaching experience (6-12)
4 year Michigan State lacrosse
player

Internship Experience
Fall 2014-Spring 2015

Standardized testing
Common core knowledge
Conflict resolution skills
Study abroad in Italy
Academic performance
evaluations

City Middle High School, Grand Rapids, MI

Taught 8th and 9th grade U.S. History.
Created my own unique lessons, units and
assessments.
Developed classroom management skills
Developed curriculum pacing skills.
Volunteered for an after school
homework/tutoring lab.
Participated and attended after school
activities and events.
Chaperone for 8th grade field to Natural
History Museum in Chicago and school wide
trip to Cannonsburg Ski Lodge
Involved in planning of 8th grade history field
trip to Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand
Rapids
Led parent teacher conferences

Pre-Internship Experience:
Spring 2015

Rockford Lacrosse U13 coach, Rockford, MI

Coached with a parent and collaborated on
planning practices and preparing for games.
Developed the skills of first year players
through players with multiple years of
experience

Spring 2014

DeWitt High School junior varsity lacrosse head

coach, DeWitt, MI
Duties included planning and running
practices five days a week for two hours each
day.
Player advancement
Prepared for game days and arranged rides if
needed.
Communicating with parents and players
through e-mail, social media, and phone.

Fall 2013- Spring 2014

Mason High School, Mason, MI

Placement included two hours twice a week
observing, planning and working with
individual students in a sophomore world
history and junior/senior holocaust and
genocide class

Spring 2012

DeWitt Lacrosse eighth grade mens assistant

coach, DeWitt, MI.
Worked with a parent to plan practices
together and developed skills of children.

Fall 2012

McDonald Middle School, East Lansing, MI

Placement included two hours once a week
observing and working with individual
students in an eighth grade math class.

Fall 2011

Eastern Middle School, Lansing, MI

Placement included two hours once a week
observing in a freshmen world history class,
helped students when possible.
Urban school environment.

References available upon request