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Objective
To obtain a middle school language arts/ social studies or elementary teaching position
Education
Masters of Arts in Education
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI (August 2011)
B.A. Elementary Education
Wheaton College Wheaton, IL (August 2006)
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI (August 2011)
B.A. Elementary Education
Wheaton College Wheaton, IL (August 2006)
Certification
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate (K-5 all subjects, August 2007)
Teaching Experience
Second Grade Teacher: Waterford Public Schools (August 2008- August 2009)
Fifth Grade Teacher: Christian Leadership Academy (January 2007- August 2008)
Third Grade Student Teacher: Spring Trail School (August 2005- November 2005)
- Assessed students' progress to meet district benchmarks using DRA scores, rubrics, and performance demonstrations
- Maintained a balanced literacy program using reading and writing workshops, as well as shared, guided, paired, and independent reading and writing
- Incorporated various types of manipulatives to extend mathematic concepts
- Differentiated instruction to meet individual learning styles and needs
Fifth Grade Teacher: Christian Leadership Academy (January 2007- August 2008)
- Fostered a learning community that focused on student respect and responsibility
- Integrated technology using age appropriate websites, computer games, and computer applications
- Collaborated with colleagues through PLC meetings and professional book studies
- Encouraged parent involvement through phone calls, newsletters, volunteering, and conferences
Third Grade Student Teacher: Spring Trail School (August 2005- November 2005)
- Prepared literacy instruction for both whole group and small group applications
- Implemented hands-on inquiry based science investigations
Teaching Related Experiences
Leaders and Readers Tutor: Jayno Adams Elementary School Waterford, MI
(October 2006- January 2007)
Camp Counselor: HoneyRock Camp Three Streams, Wisconsin
(May 2004- August 2004)
Tutor: After School Tutoring Program Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
(March 2002- May 2004)
(October 2006- January 2007)
- Formulated thought provoking lessons modeled after Reading Recovery for at-risk students in both reading and writing
Camp Counselor: HoneyRock Camp Three Streams, Wisconsin
(May 2004- August 2004)
- Developed camp curriculum
- Demonstrated leadership skills while guiding overnight wilderness trips
Tutor: After School Tutoring Program Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
(March 2002- May 2004)
- Worked with with diverse student population
- Established ongoing relationships with students
Interests
Reading, traveling, running, yoga/ pilates, and baking/ cake decorating
