Madison Vanderhoof

1855 Ridgewood Ave SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(248) 705-1230
mav93@students.calvin.edu

Profile Wholeheartedly devoted Special Education teacher seeking a position in which I can
teach all kinds of minds. Dedicated to making sure all my students have an adult who
will never give up on them. Passionate about making sure all of my students strive to
be the best they can be. Genuine ability to create relationships with parents, and staff
to promote student success.

Education Calvin University - Grand Rapids, MI

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Special Education
Major: Elementary Education, and Special Education
● Study Abroad in West Africa, Sierra Leone, January 2018: Taught among
teachers from villages and cities across the country for four weeks to
children ages 5 and up.

Certification Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate

K-5 All Subjects (6-8 all subjects self-contained classroom)
K-12 Cognitive Impairment (SA)

Teaching Experience Student Teacher, Fall of 2019

Excel Charter Academy- Grand Rapids, MI
● Taught in a first grade classroom with 28 students
● Practiced inclusion of many different students
● Collaborated with other teachers to plan lessons
● Participated in many different professional development activities
● Gained experience forming relationships with parents and guardians
through written and verbal communication

Teacher Aide, Fall 2018

Northpointe Christian Middle School – Grand Rapids, MI
● Helped lead teacher to inforce constructive discipline
● Tutored students after school
● Assist lead teacher withforming IEP’s and sitting in on meetings
● Taught small group lessons to students with identified disabilities

Teacher Aide, Spring 2018

Meadowbrook Elementary School – Forest Hills, MI
● Taught lessons of all subjects to the classroom in large and small group
settings
● Tutored students and helped them get back on track if they might have been
falling behind
● Increased classroom management skills
● Administered tests and quizzes and graded student work
● Assisted mentor teacher in after school lesson planning, and IEP meetings
● Helped facilitate field trips
 Teacher Aide, Spring 2017
Innovation Central High School– Grand Rapids, MI
● Taught small group lessons to struggling students
● Mentored students with behavioral struggles
● Assisted mentor teacher in any classroom management help, along with
taking over some lessons

Additional Experiences ABA Therapy Technician, Winter 2018- Late Fall 2019
Grand Rapids, MI
● Helped a young adult gain skills to become independent
● Assisted in bringing client to appointments
● Helped to develop social skills through activities within the local community
Goldfish Swim School, Fall 2018- Winter 2018
Grand Rapids, MI
● Taught children ages 3-12 how to swim and be safe in and around the water
● Instructed parents on how to help teach their infants how to swim

Nannying/Babysitting, Fall 2012- Current

Rochester Hills, MI & Grand Rapids, MI
● Assisted in childcare necessities
● Created fun activities for children to participate in
● Drove children to appointments, and practices
● Became a positive influence to children of all ages

Professional Activities Attended professional development seminars through Calvin University and the
many schools I have worked in. Participated in after school events including ice
cream socials, parent nights, school sporting events, and student sporting games
outside of school.

Skills Proficient in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Publisher, Outlook, Prezi, Class Dojo.
Familiar with Moodle and accustomed to teaching in smart classrooms. Interested in
many different sports, especially softball, and would love to coach.