Bryan Wetherwax
8th Grade U.S. History
Ionia Middle School
EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
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Master of Arts in Education
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P-12 School and Postsecondary Leadership Concentration
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan
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Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education
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Major: Social Studies (RX) and History (CC)
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Minor: Psychology (CE)
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Dean's List multiple semesters
2011-2015
2004-2007
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Ionia Public Schools, Ionia, Michigan
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8th grade United States history teacher
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Engage student learning through socratic seminar, debates and technology
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Implement Capturing Kids Hearts (CKH), developing relationships with students
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Use student data to drive instruction using the Response to Intervention model (RTI)
2013-Present
Burton Glen Charter Academy, Flint, Michigan
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7th and 8 grade social studies teacher
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Successfully used student data to differentiate instructions
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Trained and implemented Capturing Kids Hearts (CKH), developing relationships with students
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Took on leadership roles to improve school functions, plan graduation and plan field trips
2010-2013
Latta School District, Latta, South Carolina
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7th grade world history teacher
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Differentiated instruction for two gifted and talented classes and six single-gendered classes
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Created a safe, nurturing learning environment for all students to learn
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Coordinated project with ABC-CLIO national history research competition
2008-2009
Certifications and Training
Michigan Professional Teaching Certificate
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Social Studies RX (6-12)
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History CC (6-12)
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Psychology CE (6-12)
Training
Coaching and Playing
Experience
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Create a safe, nurturing learning environment, enabling all students to succeed
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Enable students to fulfill their learning potential
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Create connections for students to understand how history greatly influences our society today
Ionia High School
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Boys varsity golf coach
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Improved players stroke average by as much as sixteen shots over one season
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Orchestrated a summer golf camp for grades 4-12
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Hosted league tournament
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Member of the Michigan Golf Coaches Association (MGCA)
Latta High School
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Boys varsity golf coach
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Led team to first victory in over two years
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Created season schedule
Mott Community College
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Competed two years
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Qualified with the team for 2004 NJCAA National Championship
Skills and Proficiencies
Technology
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Wix website developer
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Google Documents
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Publisher
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Microsoft Excel
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Prezi
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Glogster