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Aquinnah Silverman

@aquinnahsilverman

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Dedicated student teacher passionate about engaging and inclusive lessons.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration, supports student engagement, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a graduate student at the University of Michigan's Marsal School of Education, pursuing a Master’s in Arts with a Secondary Teaching Certification and Social Studies endorsement. With a current GPA of 4.0, I am committed to developing engaging and inclusive lessons that promote disciplinary literacy among students. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from the University of Pittsburgh, where I graduated Summa Cum Laude.

As a student teacher at Pioneer High School, I partner with my mentor to create instructional tasks that foster an inclusive learning environment. I have designed lessons for tenth-grade United States History and Geography, focusing on significant historical events such as the Civil Rights Movement and the Cold War. My experience also includes working with diverse learners and implementing classroom management strategies to maintain an engaged environment.

Throughout my teaching journey, I have developed a strong foundation in lesson planning, unit planning, and classroom management. I am eager to continue my professional development and contribute to a collaborative educational environment that prioritizes student growth and engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Student Teacher

Current

Pioneer High School

Jan 2025 - Present (4 months)

Partners with mentor teacher to plan and execute instructional tasks that foster an inclusive learning environment. Creates lessons for fifty-seven tenth grade United States History and Geography on the Civil Rights Movement, Cold War, and New Global Age in the classroom.

Disciplinary Literacy Classroom Management Curriculum Development

Pre-Student Teacher

Huron High School and Scarlett Middle School

Aug 2024 - Present (9 months)

Established rapport with students by creating a positive and welcoming environment. Observed and utilized various teaching methods to accommodate diverse learners.

Classroom Management

Teaching Intern

Middle School Summer Challenge

Jun 2024 - Present (11 months)

Supported instruction in a sixth-grade English Language Arts classroom, reinforcing literacy skills through engaging lessons and individualized student support. Led social-emotional learning activities, fostering student growth in collaboration and self-awareness.

Collaboration

Out of School Time Intern

Pittsburgh Public Schools

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Assisted with the creation of the 2023 Summer BOOST summer school program and observed the three program locations throughout the summer. Refined social-emotional learning curriculum for following year of Summer BOOST.

Curriculum Development Program Management Communication

Student Child Care Assistant

University Child Development Center

Aug 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Supported teachers with children aged six weeks to five years by providing childcare as well as helping with day-to-day tasks in the classroom. Built relationships with children and supervised them to ensure safe learning and playing environments.

Childcare Classroom Support Relationship Building Child Supervision

Intern

European History Project- PYE Prep

May 2022 - Present (3 years)

Wrote ten one-page passages, created multiple choice questions, and developed answer keys for the Reading Knack reading comprehension program. Gained experience in wide-ranging historical topics and learned how to create questions toward these topics to prepare for educational instruction.

Content Creation Reading Comprehension

Corps Member

Jumpstart

May 2022 - Present (3 years)

Implemented early childhood curriculum, supported family involvement, promoted children’s language and literacy skills through ongoing relationships with about 30 children. Collaborated with a team of two Corps members to plan twice weekly in classroom activities for a class of fifteen preschool children.

Early Literacy Team Collaboration Professional Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Michigan, Marsal Family School of Education

Master of Arts with Secondary Teacher Certification, Social Studies

Grade: 4.0/4.0

Currently pursuing a Master of Arts with Secondary Teacher Certification, specializing in Social Studies. Gaining an endorsement in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Maintaining a 4.0/4.0 GPA.

University Of Pittsburgh, Honors College

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and History, Secondary Education

Grade: 3.94/4.0 Summa Cum Laude

Completed a Bachelor of Arts with majors in Political Science and History, and a minor in Secondary Education. Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.94/4.0 GPA.