Molly Simons

2672 East Croton Drive

Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 414-7930
simonsm4@ferris.edu

SKILLS
An organized professional with proven teaching and leadership
skills. Ability to be a team player and resolve problems and conflicts
professionally. Capable of communicating complex information to a
variety of age groups and audiences. Looking to contribute my
knowledge and skills in a school with a positive learning
environment and an opportunity for career advancement.

EDUCATION
Ferris State University - Major Secondary Education English
(May 2017)
Minor Secondary Education History

August 2013-May 2017

Current GPA: 3.96

EXPERIENCE
Morley Stanwood Middle School - Student Teaching (7th
grade ELA)
Spring of 2016: January-December
Completed over 450 hours of classroom experience.
Created unique lessons for two classes each day.
Focused on classroom environment, formative and
summative assessment, and unit planning and goals.
Participated in numerous professional development
meetings with colleagues, including FAME meetings
(Formative Assessment for Michigan Educators).
Attended my fifth consecutive Michigan Council of
Teachers of English (MCTE) meeting.

Pre-Service Student Teacher (7th grade ELA)

Fall of 2015: August-November
Completed forty hours with multiple lessons of
instruction.
 Focused on classroom management and lesson
planning.

Tri County High School - Pre-Service Student Teacher (11th

grade ELA)
Fall of 2016: August-November
Completed over 100 hours of classroom experience.
Focused on lesson planning and assessment
preparation-both formative and summative.

AWARDS
Outstanding English Education Major Award Winner 2016
Member of Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society May 2016-Present
Member of Ferris State University Honors Program August 2013-
Present