_ Objective: To
obtain a position as an elementary teacher in Michigan, where I can continue to have
a positive influence on the next generation.
_ Certification
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate
May 2007
K-5 All Subject Areas, (K-8 Self-contained Classroom)
6-8 Integrated Science
Education
Michigan State University
Masters Of Arts in Education
MAED program with a Concentration in Mathematics and Science, 3.94/4.0 GPA
Michigan State University: East Lansing, Michigan, August 2006 - May 2007
Fifth Year Teacher Internship Program
Michigan State University: East Lansing, Michigan, August 2002- May 2006
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Elementary Education/ Integrated Science, 3.65/4.0 GPA
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate
May 2007
K-5 All Subject Areas, (K-8 Self-contained Classroom)
6-8 Integrated Science
Education
Michigan State University
Masters Of Arts in Education
MAED program with a Concentration in Mathematics and Science, 3.94/4.0 GPA
Michigan State University: East Lansing, Michigan, August 2006 - May 2007
Fifth Year Teacher Internship Program
Michigan State University: East Lansing, Michigan, August 2002- May 2006
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Elementary Education/ Integrated Science, 3.65/4.0 GPA
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Teaching Experience
Potterville Elementary School- August 2008-June 2012
Potterville, Michigan
Grade Level: 2-3
Principals, Gerard Schneider 2008-2010, Darcy Roach 2010-2012, Craig King 2012
LeBaron Elementary School- August 2006 - May 2007
Pontiac, Michigan
Grade Level: 3
Fifth Year Internship
Principal, Donna Dulaney
Substitute Teacher
Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency- November 2007- June 2008
Pontiac School District- October 2006 - April 2007
Ingham County Intermediate School District- September 2005 - June 2006
Pre-internship Experience
Fairview Elementary School- January - May 2006
Lansing, Michigan
Grade Level: 2
Dimondale Elementary School- September - December 2005
Holt, Michigan
Grade Level: 2 - 3 Split
Gier Park Elementary School- September - December 2004
Lansing, Michigan
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Potterville Elementary School- August 2008-June 2012
Potterville, Michigan
Grade Level: 2-3
Principals, Gerard Schneider 2008-2010, Darcy Roach 2010-2012, Craig King 2012
- Member of the
Parent-Teacher Association and active volunteer within the school community
- Teacher-leader/trainer in technology use and influential member of the district technology committee for the past 3 years
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Worked collaboratively
with members of staff as a Professional Learning Community to create school wide “power standards,” student learning goals, formative and summative assessments and assessment scales to help
all students succeed
- Designed and implemented cross-curricular lessons based on state and district requirements
- Created a safe and welcoming classroom environment where students feel successful
- Accommodated students with special needs, learning disabilities, and emotional challenges and adapted curriculum to meet a wide variety of student needs
- Progress monitored students not making adequate gains and developed intervention strategies to encourage growth
- Integrated technology into multiple curriculum areas using limited resources
- Implemented Lucy Calkins’ writing workshop to enrich student writing
- Communicated with parents through conferences, progress reports, e-mail, website updates, phone calls, notes home, and newsletters
LeBaron Elementary School- August 2006 - May 2007
Pontiac, Michigan
Grade Level: 3
Fifth Year Internship
Principal, Donna Dulaney
- Full year intern and lead teacher in a third grade classroom
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of twenty seven diverse learners including at-risk, mainstreamed, and ESL students
- Assessed student progress using a variety of methods and strategies
- Created and managed a safe learning atmosphere utilizing the school-wide “Tribes” program
- Incorporated available technology in lesson plans using SMART technology and presentations
- Attended grade level and staff meetings, district in-services, and after-school functions
- Maintained parent involvement through phone calls, news letters, and conferences
Substitute Teacher
Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency- November 2007- June 2008
Pontiac School District- October 2006 - April 2007
Ingham County Intermediate School District- September 2005 - June 2006
Pre-internship Experience
Fairview Elementary School- January - May 2006
Lansing, Michigan
Grade Level: 2
Dimondale Elementary School- September - December 2005
Holt, Michigan
Grade Level: 2 - 3 Split
Gier Park Elementary School- September - December 2004
Lansing, Michigan
Grade Level: Kindergarten
_ Professional Development
Make Decoding Automatic, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2012
Moodle and Google training, Charlotte, Michigan, 2012
MACUL Technology Conference, Detroit, Michigan, 2011
New Teacher Training in Learnport online learning, Charlotte, Michigan, 2010- 2011
START training for assisting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mason and Charlotte Michigan, 2009-2010
Infant, Child and Adult CPR/ AED and First Aid Training, Lansing, Michigan, certified, 2009
Michigan Reading Association Conference, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2009
Strategies for Struggling Readers Eaton ISD, Charlotte, Michigan, 2009
Michigan Literacy Progress Profile Training K-3, Mason, Michigan, 2008
Battle Creek Math /Science Center, Science Unit Training, Battle Creek, Michigan, 2008-2009
New Teacher- Teacher Reading Academy, Mason, Michigan, 2007
Everyday Mathematics Training, Oakland County, Michigan, 2007
Make Decoding Automatic, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2012
Moodle and Google training, Charlotte, Michigan, 2012
MACUL Technology Conference, Detroit, Michigan, 2011
New Teacher Training in Learnport online learning, Charlotte, Michigan, 2010- 2011
START training for assisting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mason and Charlotte Michigan, 2009-2010
Infant, Child and Adult CPR/ AED and First Aid Training, Lansing, Michigan, certified, 2009
Michigan Reading Association Conference, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2009
Strategies for Struggling Readers Eaton ISD, Charlotte, Michigan, 2009
Michigan Literacy Progress Profile Training K-3, Mason, Michigan, 2008
Battle Creek Math /Science Center, Science Unit Training, Battle Creek, Michigan, 2008-2009
New Teacher- Teacher Reading Academy, Mason, Michigan, 2007
Everyday Mathematics Training, Oakland County, Michigan, 2007
Technology Skills
- Proficient with digital photography, document camera and projector use.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Google documents, sites, and presentations.
- Proficient with iPads, mp3 players, and other mobile devices.
- Proficient in creating websites, wikis, screen casts and blogs.
- Experienced with Photo Story 3, Voice Thread, and Prezi presentations.