Willamette University

Candidates

Marta Bunse

Master of Arts in Teaching

Marta Bunse

Authorizations

Middle School Education, High School Education

Endorsements

Language Arts

Endorsements (pending)

ESOL, Multiple Subjects

Curriculum Vitae | Introductory Letter | Fall Work Sample | University Supervisor Letter | Recommendation #1 | Recommendation #2

Teaching Strengths

  • Classroom management, with a focus on creating a safe, positive environment
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Practice of multicultural education
  • Cooperative learning
  • A student-centered learning environment
  • Leading class discussions
  • A strong literacy focus
  • Writer’s workshop
  • Creating meaningful learning experiences
  • April ORELA and ESOL exams

Education

  • Western Oregon University, BA (English literature; minor in humanities: writing & linguistics)
  • Willamette University, MAT

Teacher Research Topic

Using choice and a writer’s workshop technique to stimulate student interest in writing

Experience

Student Teaching

  • Douglas McKay High School, Salem, Ore., gr. 9, reading & writing enrichment, and gr. 11-12, film as literature
  • West Salem High School, gr. 10, English language development

Practicum Teaching

  • LaCreole Middle School, Dallas, Ore., gr. 6, writing

Other Classroom / Youth Experience

  • Head nursery school teacher, Japan
  • Writing tutor, Western Oregon University
  • Upward Bound tutor, Western Oregon University
  • Pre-school teaching assistant, Teaching Research Child Development Center, Monmouth, Ore.
  • Primary residential counselor, Professional Therapeutic Community Network, Salem, Ore.

Supervisors

Student Teaching Supervisors

Practicum Supervisor

University Supervisor