Heather Ferris

4544 Knollwood Dr. Allendale, MI 49401

(616) 902-6284
ferrihea@mail.gvsu.edu

Objective
I am a senior at Grand Valley State University looking to gain applicable experience in Elementary Education
through student teaching.

Education:
Grand Valley State University, Allendale Michigan
Bachelor of Arts April 2018
Major: Elementary Education GPA: 3.3
Emphasis: English Language Arts
Related Experience:
Employment:
Brookwood Elementary, Kentwood, Michigan Fall 2017
Teacher Assistant
Working with Kindergarten students Monday through Friday.
Assisting the teacher in educational duties both inside and outside of the classroom.
The Snyder Family, Grand Rapids, Michigan Summer 2015- Present
Nanny
Care for two children ages 7 and 4 Monday through Friday.
Responsible for creatively innovating activities and games for the children to play.
Diffused challenging situations due to sibling rivalry.
LeValley Christian Child Care, Ionia, Michigan May 2015- June 2015
Childcare Provider
Cared for preschool age children until permanent help could be hired.
Experienced working with a variety of different aged children.
Constructed teamwork skills by working together with fellow employees.
The Waterman Family, Ionia, Michigan Summer 2013 and Summer 2014
Nanny
Cared for three children ages 7, 8, and 12 Monday through Thursday.
Accomplished great time management skills by organizing and planning all the different activities for
the children.
Volunteering:
Iglesia Alas De Aguila Church, Allendale, Michigan September 2014-April 2017
Childcare Provider
Cared for children once a month at the local Church while the mothers have their meetings.
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Gained teamwork skills by working together with not only fellow employees, but also with the children
to form a more positive and stable environment.
West Godwin Elementary, Wyoming, Michigan Winter 2016
English Language Arts Tutor- Kindergarten

Tutored two lower level elementary students on their English Language Arts and created engaging and
fun activities for them to accomplish.
Springview Elementary, Allendale, Michigan Fall 2015
Math Tutor- Third Grade

Tutored one on one with a third grade student on his mathematics skills by providing stimulating
activities for him to participate in.

Campus Involvement:
GVSU PALS Student Mentor Program, Allendale, Michigan October 2013-2015
Student Mentor
Mentored an eight-year-old boy by being a positive role model for him to look up to.
GVSU Intramural Sports, Allendale, Michigan August 2013-Present
Team Captain
Demonstrated great leadership skills by being team captain of my volleyball team.
Other Employment:
Tim Hortons, Allendale, Michigan August 2016-June 2017
Team Member
Provided exceptional customer service.
Classic Fare Catering, Allendale, Michigan August 2015- August 2016
Team Member

Delivered food and demonstrated great time management skills by setting up events for the Grand
Valley State University community in an efficient and timely manner.

References:
Rachel Snyder Angela Keilen Michelle Cuevas
National Sales Manager Kindergarten Instructor Co-Owner/Director
BCT Benefits, LLC. Brookwood Elementary Iglesia Alas De Aguila
2464 Byron Station Drive 5465 Kalamazoo Ave SE 6375 Winans St.
Byron Center, MI 49315 Kentwood, MI 49508 Allendale, MI, 49401
(616) 826-9679 (616) 455-0030 (616) 307-3183