To obtain a position as an elementary school teacher who facilitates a learning environment in which all students can be successful both inside and outside the classroom.
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Master of Arts in Educational Technology
Expected completion May 2015
GPA: 3.95
Michigan State University 2013 - 2014
East Lansing, MI
Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology
Michigan State University 2010 - 2011
East Lansing, MI
5th Year Teacher Certification Program
12 Graduate Level Teaching and Curriculum Credits
Michigan State University 2006 - 2010
East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Education
Major: Elementary Education
Teaching Major: Language Arts
Teaching Minor: Teaching English as a Second Language
GPA: 3.388
August 2014 - Present
2nd Grade Teacher
South Haven, MI
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Conduct daily guided reading and reading intervention groups
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Use data to drive classroom and grade level instruction
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Participate as a member of the ELA committee in school improvement for reading and writing and organized a parent reading night and March is reading month activities
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Implement daily RTI time (Response to Intervention) for reading and math for struggling students
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Communicate with parents through weekly newsletters and daily folders
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Implemente Daily 5 and math stations for hands on learning experiences
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Incorporate technology into the classroom on a daily basis
August 2012 - August 2014
3rd Grade Teacher (2012-2013)/Kindergarten Teacher (2013-2014)
Benton Harbor, MI
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Developed and implemented interesting and interactive lessons to increase student understanding of material
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Implemented project based learning to get students to apply their knowledge to real life situations
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Identified children’s individual and collective learning needs by planning, preparing and delivering instruction that catered to the full ability range within the classroom.
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Implemented daily 5 to capture students’ interest and maximize their learning
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Participated in professional development seminars, staff meetings and all other school functions
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Collaborated with other grade level teachers to tailor lesson plans to a wide range of learning styles
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Communicated with parents through phone calls and parent teacher conferences
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Used data to drive classroom instruction and after school tutoring program
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Attended weekly professional learning community meetings
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Introduced and incorporated a variety of technology into the classroom
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Introduced SMART time program, in which students are grouped across grade level and instructed based on needs
August 2011 - June 2012
3rd Grade Teacher
Pontiac Academy for Excellence
Pontiac, MI
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Developed and implemented interesting and interactive lessons to increase student understanding
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Identified children’s individual and collective learning needs by planning, preparing and delivering instruction that catered to the full ability range within the classroom.
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Implemented centers based instruction to capture students’ interest and maximize their learning
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Participated in professional development seminars, staff meetings and all other school functions
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Coordinated a school wide geometry day
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Collaborated with other grade level teachers to tailor lesson plans to a wide range of learning styles
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Communicated with parents through phone calls, parent teacher conferences and weekly newsletters
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Assessed students’ progress and performance and communicated with parents, teachers and other professionals, both formally and informally through bi-weekly data meetings to track progress
RESUME
Objective
Certifications
Professional Summary
Michigan - Elementary Provisional Teaching Certification
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Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology
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K-5, All Core Content Areas
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6-8, Language Arts
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K-12, English as a Second Language
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Infant, Child, and Adult CPR; First Aid, American Red Cross
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Dedicated and student-focused teaching professional who is committed to providing a well-balanced, supportive, and engaging learning environment for all students.
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Hardworking and trusted educator who effectively collaborates with all members of the school community to meet the needs of students and promote the philosophy of the school.
Areas of Teaching Proficiency Include the Following:
Creative Lesson Planning ~ Daily 5 ~ Math Centers ~ Technology Integration ~ Assessment Tools
Classroom Management ~ Student Motivation ~ Reading and Math Testing (Dibels, DRA, NWEA)
Student Data Tracking ~ Guided Reading Groups
Education
Teaching Experience
Walt Whitman Elementary, Pontiac, MI Fall 2010 – Spring 2011
Michigan State University, Year-Long Internship, 2nd grade classroom
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successfully completed nine weeks of lead teaching by preparing and delivering lessons in core academic areas
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directed classroom activities
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participated in SIP (student improvement plan) Team, professional development seminars, staff meetings and all other school functions
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coordinated Student of the Month Program and decorated bulletin board
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collaborated with other grade level teachers and interns to plan lessons
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communicated with parents through phone calls and parent teacher conferences
Pleasant View Elementary, Lansing, MI September 2009 – May 2010
Michigan State University, Field Experience, Kindergarten classroom
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planned and taught hands-on lessons in science, language arts, math and social studies for both small groups and whole class through collaborating with the cooperating teacher
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worked with small groups and individual students on different skills in each subject area
MacDonald Middle School, East Lansing, MI January 2010 – May 2010
Michigan State University, Field Experience, 7th and 8th ESL Classroom
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tutored one on one with ESL students and taught two whole class lessons
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worked with mentor teacher to learn behavior management and tutoring techniques
Mount Hope Elementary, Lansing, MI January 2009 – May 2009
Michigan State University, Field Experience, 2nd grade classroom
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compiled extensive research on focus student for the semester, completing a 20 page research paper on the student’s motivation, learning, writing and comprehension skills
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observed classroom activities and management techniques while leading individual lessons for focus student
Internship and Field Experience
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Technology Skills
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Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
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Promethean Boards and SMART Boards
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Document cameras
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Learning Mangement Systems
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Website and Blog creation tool
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Ipad apps
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Google Drive
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Familiar with Zangle, Powerschool, Atlas Rubicon, Waterford Reading, DIBELS, DRA, Blooms Taxonomy
Technology and Other Skills
References
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Kim Cross - Principal (Maple Grove Elementary)
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Anita Wright - 2nd Grade Teacher (Maple Grove Elementary)
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Heather Trapp - Kindergarten Teacher/Mentor (Benton Harbor Charter School)
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Staci McKenna - Collaborating Teacher during Student Teaching
Reference contact information available upon request
