Student Teaching Journal

EMILY RUTH STRAZZINSKI

1120 Norwood #3 * Marquette, MI 49855 * 906-869-7870

emstrazz@nmu.edu

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position that will enable me to utilize my strong organizational skills, educational background, and ability to work well with people in a career that is fast paced and rewarding.

HIGHLIGHTS: * Committed to work that furthers the growth and wholeness in individuals.

* Excellent organization, communication, and writing skills.

* Computer literate—can quickly learn new software.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Mares-Z-Doats Marquette, MI

Sales Clerk May 2007 to March 2008

· Operated and counted a till.

· Suggested selections that met customers’ needs.

NMU Disability Services Marquette, MI

Notetaker January 2007 to May 2007, October 2005 to December 2005

· Took notes in a college course for a student with a disability.

Lake Superior Theatre Marquette, MI

Actress June 2006 to August 2006

· Rehearsed parts in order to learn lines, music, choreography, and cues as directed.

· Executed daily operations of following direction and working as part of a team.

Wattsson & Wattsson Jewelers Marquette, MI

Sales Associate May 2006 to August 2006

· Displayed and sold jewelry to individuals utilizing knowledge of products sold.

· Greeted customers on sales floor, suggested selections that met customer’s needs and emphasized selling points of article.

· Received payments and obtained credit authorization.

· Cleaned and made minor repairs to jewelry.

Marquette Arts and Culture Center Marquette, MI

Theatre Technician March 2006

· Tasks included constructing, painting, moving scenery, and operating stage light.

· Prior to show, tested equipment and prepared stage.

· During show, tended equipment and supervised children.

Superior Arts Council Gwinn, MI

Director August 2005

· Successfully managed a six-person team producing a junior musical.

· Supervised forty children.

· Creatively handled a limited budget.

· Auditioned students in order to select cast and assign parts.

· Taught acting principles and techniques to individuals and groups.

Lake Superior Theatre Marquette, MI

Orchestra Member July 2005 to August 2005

· Studied and rehearsed music in order to learn and interpret score.

· Performed as a member of a musical group.

EDUCATION:

Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI

Pursuing a degree in Music Education 2005-Present

· Grade point average: 3.97 after five semesters.

· Campus activities include: University Choir, Madrigal Choir, NMU Jazz Band, NMU Jazz Combo, NMU Vocal Jazz, NMU Friends of Jazz, Music Educators’ National Convention, Theatre Productions, and Lutheran Campus Ministries.

Gwinn High School Gwinn, MI

High School Diploma 2001-2005

· Maintained a 4.2 grade point average.

· Served as student council secretary for three years.

· Activities included: Choir, High School Bowl, Drama Club, Student Council, Future Teachers of America.

COMMUNITY: * Actress and stage crew at Lake Superior Theatre since 2002.

* Actress at the Vista Theatre in Negaunee since 2003.

* Regular volunteer at Bothwell Middle School, Gwinn Middle School, and Gwinn High School.

* Involvement in choir and other programs at Messiah Lutheran Church.

REFERENCES: Available upon request.