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Michelle Bierzynski
Michelle Bierzynski

Michele M. Bierzynski is a grant writer and editor with expertise in grant writing, curriculum editing, and thesis editing. She has a Master's degree in Linguistics from Oakland University and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University. Her experience includes being an editor for AppInc., an adult education instructor for TechWorld Language Solutions, an ESL tutor at Baker College, and a graduate assistant in linguistics at Oakland University.

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Michele M. Bierzynski 392 W. Lincoln St., Birmingham, Michigan 48009 (248) 217-1785 mbierzynski@gmail.com AREAS OF EXPERTISE Grant Writing, including: IRS applications for 501(c)(3) status Federal Grant website registration Grant opportunity research Foundation and corporate proposal writing Federal, state, and local grant application preparation Review and/or edit grants written within an organization. Curriculum Editor Master and Ph.D. Theses Editor PERSONAL SKILLS Accomplished Presenter Detail Oriented Exceptional Organizational Skills Working Knowledge of Mandarin Chinese Adept with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel Personal Summary Masterful writer, editor, content strategist and developer with a background in both engineering and linguistics. Organized, detail oriented, and dogged about unfolding a narrative that will focus the readers attention on the greater good that can be achieved from the proposal for which the grant money is requested. Provide assistance to both academic and 501(c)(3) organizations with every step of the grant request process including: applying for tax-exempt status, registering with Grants.gov, grant opportunity research, foundation and corporate proposal writing, government grant application preparation, and editing of grants written by applying organization personnel. Outstanding oral and visual presentation skills. A natural ability to foster a collaberative working and learning environment. Education Master of Arts in Linguistics Specialization: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Oakland University, Rochester, MI. Expected Fall 2015 Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Kettering University, Flint, MI. 1984 Certifications/Workshops Certificate of Completion in Teaching English as a Second Language Oakland University, Rochester, MI. 2013 Grant Writing Completed Grant Writing USA workshop sponsored by Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG.) Detroit, MI. 2015 Experience Editor AppInc., Royal Oak, MI 3/15 Present Edit curriculums developed for training programs. Adult Education Instructor TechWorld Language Solutions, Troy, MI 11/13 Present Provide English language fluency training for International Service Personnel on assignment in the United States Develop accent reduction lessons. Lessons focus on the sounds that are different between the two languages and must be developed on a client by client basis. Improve clients listening comprehension. Develop lessons that increase the clients colloquial English vocabulary. Focus is on popular metaphors and idioms that are tailored to clients specific job. Cultural awareness lessons developed as needed on a client by client basis. ESL Tutor, Writing Center Baker College, Auburn Hills, MI, 1/14 5/14 Assist non-native English speakers enrolled in various degree programs at the college Tutoring help can be as basic as developing an outline or as specialized as
helping students complete homework in their degree specific classes. Graduate Assistant, Linguistics Department Oakland University, 9/12 5/13 Designed and led twice weekly conversation workshops for the universitys English as a Second Language (ESL) students Tutored individual students in all areas of the language: listening, speaking, writing and reading. Prepared students for English proficiency tests, such as TOEFL and IELTS. Held weekly open listening lab hours and tailored lessons to meet students needs. Advised students on personal issues related to American culture, inter- personal relations and transitioning to academic courses. Cultural Immersion Seminar Leader Oakland University, Reading & Language Arts Department; 1/13 and 9/13 Designed and led cultural immersion seminars for Chinese teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Seminar topics included but were not limited to: Ice Breakers, American Stereotypes, the Michigan Accent, American vs. Chinese Education System, ESL in American Schools, ESL Teacher Training, and ESL Teaching Methods. Teaching Practicum Hispanic Outreach Center, Pontiac, MI 9/12 - 12/12 Taught Beginner Level students Tailored lesson plans to address individual students needs as well as the group. Focused on survival English topics such as: making an appointment and visiting the doctor, calling in sick to work, check writing, and writing a note to your childs teacher. International Experience Shanghai, PR of China July 2004 June 2009 Studied Mandarin Chinese with private tutors Working knowledge of International, American and Chinese schools. International Travel Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Australia, Germany, France, Netherlands, Denmark, Japan, Spain, and Turkey. Other Experience Cost Estimator Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI 11/92 11/97 Responsible for estimating the cost of vehicle components and tracking cost changes resulting from economic circumstances and/or design modifications. Financial Analyst General Motors Corporation, Detroit, MI 6/79 11/89 Positions gradually advanced from Co-op Student to Vehicle Financial Analyst. As a financial analyst, I was responsible for forecasting and tracking vehicle line profitability from concept initiation through start-of-production.
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  • 1. Michele M. Bierzynski 392 W. Lincoln St., Birmingham, Michigan 48009 (248) 217-1785 mbierzynski@gmail.com AREAS OF EXPERTISE Grant Writing, including: IRS applications for 501(c)(3) status Federal Grant website registration Grant opportunity research Foundation and corporate proposal writing Federal, state, and local grant application preparation Review and/or edit grants written within an organization. Curriculum Editor Master and Ph.D. Theses Editor PERSONAL SKILLS Accomplished Presenter Detail Oriented Exceptional Organizational Skills Working Knowledge of Mandarin Chinese Adept with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel Personal Summary Masterful writer, editor, content strategist and developer with a background in both engineering and linguistics. Organized, detail oriented, and dogged about unfolding a narrative that will focus the readers attention on the greater good that can be achieved from the proposal for which the grant money is requested. Provide assistance to both academic and 501(c)(3) organizations with every step of the grant request process including: applying for tax-exempt status, registering with Grants.gov, grant opportunity research, foundation and corporate proposal writing, government grant application preparation, and editing of grants written by applying organization personnel. Outstanding oral and visual presentation skills. A natural ability to foster a collaberative working and learning environment. Education Master of Arts in Linguistics Specialization: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Oakland University, Rochester, MI. Expected Fall 2015 Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Kettering University, Flint, MI. 1984 Certifications/Workshops Certificate of Completion in Teaching English as a Second Language Oakland University, Rochester, MI. 2013 Grant Writing Completed Grant Writing USA workshop sponsored by Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG.) Detroit, MI. 2015 Experience Editor AppInc., Royal Oak, MI 3/15 Present Edit curriculums developed for training programs. Adult Education Instructor TechWorld Language Solutions, Troy, MI 11/13 Present Provide English language fluency training for International Service Personnel on assignment in the United States Develop accent reduction lessons. Lessons focus on the sounds that are different between the two languages and must be developed on a client by client basis. Improve clients listening comprehension. Develop lessons that increase the clients colloquial English vocabulary. Focus is on popular metaphors and idioms that are tailored to clients specific job. Cultural awareness lessons developed as needed on a client by client basis. ESL Tutor, Writing Center Baker College, Auburn Hills, MI, 1/14 5/14 Assist non-native English speakers enrolled in various degree programs at the college Tutoring help can be as basic as developing an outline or as specialized as
  • 2. helping students complete homework in their degree specific classes. Graduate Assistant, Linguistics Department Oakland University, 9/12 5/13 Designed and led twice weekly conversation workshops for the universitys English as a Second Language (ESL) students Tutored individual students in all areas of the language: listening, speaking, writing and reading. Prepared students for English proficiency tests, such as TOEFL and IELTS. Held weekly open listening lab hours and tailored lessons to meet students needs. Advised students on personal issues related to American culture, inter- personal relations and transitioning to academic courses. Cultural Immersion Seminar Leader Oakland University, Reading & Language Arts Department; 1/13 and 9/13 Designed and led cultural immersion seminars for Chinese teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Seminar topics included but were not limited to: Ice Breakers, American Stereotypes, the Michigan Accent, American vs. Chinese Education System, ESL in American Schools, ESL Teacher Training, and ESL Teaching Methods. Teaching Practicum Hispanic Outreach Center, Pontiac, MI 9/12 - 12/12 Taught Beginner Level students Tailored lesson plans to address individual students needs as well as the group. Focused on survival English topics such as: making an appointment and visiting the doctor, calling in sick to work, check writing, and writing a note to your childs teacher. International Experience Shanghai, PR of China July 2004 June 2009 Studied Mandarin Chinese with private tutors Working knowledge of International, American and Chinese schools. International Travel Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Australia, Germany, France, Netherlands, Denmark, Japan, Spain, and Turkey. Other Experience Cost Estimator Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI 11/92 11/97 Responsible for estimating the cost of vehicle components and tracking cost changes resulting from economic circumstances and/or design modifications. Financial Analyst General Motors Corporation, Detroit, MI 6/79 11/89 Positions gradually advanced from Co-op Student to Vehicle Financial Analyst. As a financial analyst, I was responsible for forecasting and tracking vehicle line profitability from concept initiation through start-of-production.