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Kasey Briske
Objective
To advance in an education career that enables me to utilize my specialized skills and extensive experience to make a difference academically and socially in the lives of the people I serve.
Certification
State of Michigan Department of Education
Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 Self Contained Classroom)
Language Arts 6-8
American Red Cross
CPR and First Aid
Crisis Prevention Institute
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Education
Michigan State University
Master of Arts, Literacy Education, 2013
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Cumulative GPA 4.0
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature and Language Arts, Elementary Education, 2006
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Cumulative GPA 3.96
Recipient Chamberlain Competitive Writing Scholarship, Awarded by English Dept., 2003-2004
Recipient Davis Competitive Writing Scholarship, Awarded by English Dept., 2004-2005
Recipient Upperclass Honors Scholarship, 2004-2005 and 2005-2006
Recipient J. Patrick Sandro Education Scholarship, 2005-2006
West Shore Community College
Associates in Electronics Technology, 1984
Related Experience
West Shore Community College, Scottville, MI
Adjunct Faculty, Fall 2013-Present
I was initially hired to teach 2 sections of Early College English each semester for the
ASM-Tech Program. Since then I have taught two sections of EC English in the Fall.
I have also taught Composition I, Composition II, Writing Essentials, First Year
Seminar, Introduction to Literature, and Introduction to Education. I typically teach
three to four courses each semester.
Winter 2017, completed Online Teaching Certification through Grand Rapids
Community College.
Winter 2015, I was invited by the previous year's EC English ASM students to be the
guest speaker at their graduation in May.
I also attended training for Accelerated Learning Program (ALP), a model for
teaching remedial writing at the college level, designed by Community College of
Baltimore.
Fall 2014, I was invited to join and am currently serving on the CTE Ed Academy
Advisory Committee.
Spring 2014 through Spring 2016, I served on the First Year Seminar Curriculum
Development Team.
Winter 2014, I was nominated for Faculty of the Year Award.
Fall 2012, I tutored Algebra
Scottville Middle School, Mason County Central Schools, Scottville, MI
Title I Literacy Specialist, Full Time Fall 2008 - Spring 2013, Part Time Fall 2014-Present
Work with general education students, grades 6-8, individually and in small groups, using a
variety of methods and programs, with the purpose of helping them develop strategies for
becoming successful readers and writers
Perform reading fluency and comprehension assessments, manage and analyze assessment data
Tutor all core subjects during before and after school program
Served on School Improvement Team two consecutive years
Educational Assistant, 2007-2008
Assist special education student half time, general population half time in 6th grade math class,
supervise before school and during lunch periods, tutor core subjects before and after school
Self Employment
Private Guitar Instructor, Spring 1995 - Present
Mason County Central Schools, Scottville, MI
Classroom Teacher, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade, Summer Migrant Program, 2009, 2010, 2011
Classroom Teacher, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, Summer Migrant Program, 2008, 2013-2016
Created curriculum and provided instruction in Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies
Recieved training in and implemented Math Matters Curriculum, 2013-2016
Workforce Strategies, Inc., EduStaff, PESG
Substitute Teacher, 2004-2007, Fall 2013-Spring 2014
Hart Public Schools, Hart, MI
Classroom Teacher, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, Summer Migrant Program, 2006
Paraprofessional, Summer Migrant and At-risk Program, 2005
Scottville Elementary, Mason County Central Schools, Scottville, MI
Student Teacher, 3rd/4th grade split classroom, GVSU, Winter 2006
Teacher Assistant, 1st grade, GVSU, Fall 2005
Evergreen Elementary, Allendale Public Schools, Allendale, MI
Math Tutor, GVSU, Winter 2005
Lakeview Elementary, Ludington Public Schools, Ludington, MI
Language Arts Tutor, GVSU, Winter 2004
Journey Alternative High School, Ludington, MI
Music Instructor, Fall 2004 - Spring 2006
Dunes Alternative High School, Scottville, MI
Music Instructor, Fall 2002 - Spring 2003
Mason County Adult Community Education, Mason County Central Schools
Guitar Instructor, Fall 2003 - Spring 2004
Other Employment
Instrumental Music and Sound, Ludington, MI:
Department Manager, Salesperson, Electronic Repair Technician, 1984 - 2001
Ludington Assembly of God Church, Ludington, MI:
Worship and Band Leader, Executive Board Member, 1991 - 1999
Baldwin Assembly of God Church, Baldwin, MI:
Worship and Band Leader, 2000 - 2002
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Manistee, MI:
Contemporary Worship Band Pianist, Fall 2012 - Present
Professional References
John Wolff
Professor of Humanities
West Shore Community College, Scottville, MI
Christy Christmas
Dean of Occupational Programs
West Shore Community College, Scottville, MI
Laura Apol
Associate Professor
Michigan State University
Dr. James Persoon
Professor of English
Grand Valley State University
Angela Taylor
Director of Early Childhood Education
Director of State/Federal Programs
Director of Migrant Program, Regular School Year/Summer
Director of Marketing and Communications District Wide
Mason County Central Schools Scottville, MI
Jeff Tuka
Principal
Mason County Central High School, Scottville, MI
Kevin Kimes
Principal
Mason County Central Upper Elementary School, Scottville, MI
Keri Sanders
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Mason County Central Middle School, Scottville, MI