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Michigan State University

College of Education

June 2013 - December 2014

 

Michigan State University

Fifth Year Teacher Intern Program

August 2009 - May 2010

  • 12 graduate credits May 2010

 

Michigan State University

College of Education        

August 2005 - May 2009                        

Elementary School Teacher, Grades 1 and 2

Charyl Stockwell Academy, Howell, Michigan

August 2010 - Present

  • Responsible for maintaining a multi-aged, 43 student classroom with a co-teacher
  • Implment intrinsic motivation psychology into the daily life of the classroom
  • Prepare lessons with varying differentiation to meet a wide range of learners (including Academically Gifted students), while using Habits of the Mind and Multiple Intelligences in instruction
  • Set up and maintain excellent parent relationships and regularly attend extra curriculuar events with families
  • Design and implement interactive lessons while referncing developmental approach
  • Tutor multiple students after school in all subject areas, grades 1-5

 

Teacher Intern, Grade 4

Bryant Elementary School, Flint, Michigan

August 2009 – May 2010

  • Responsible for all planning, teaching, and assessing for a ten week period in the spring
  • Attained and implemented a repertoire of strategies for instructing a classroom of twenty-eight students inclusive of CI, ED, ADD, and ADHD
  • Initiated and supervised Student Council program for students school-wide
  • Prepared interactive technological activities surrounding standards-based curriculum

 

Substitute Teacher, Districts: Lansing, East Lansing, DeWitt, Okemos, Webberville, Waverly, Holt, Flint, Grand Blanc, January 2009 – May 2010, Grade Levels: K – 12

Resume

Education

 

Teaching  

Experience

 

Professional Development

Certification

Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate                                            
K-5 All Subjects Area, 6-8 Social Studies 

June 2010

  • Michigan Highly Qualified: Elementary Education and Social Studies (RX)

Teaching Related Work Experience

Director

Interplay Winter Guard, Grand Rapids, Michigan

September 2011 - Present

  • Create schedules and run rehearsals with a positive working environment

  • Help design and write choreography for thirty 15-23 year olds while obtaining a top-five world-wide rating

 

Flag Technician and Color Guard Instructor

Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps, Toledo, Ohio

December 2008 – August 2012

  • Instructed students (ages 14 – 22) in a musical group touring the country

  • Encouraged a cooperative environment while enforcing a strong ethic in all students

 

Head Color Guard Instructor

Linden High School, Linden, Michigan

September 2006 – November 2009

  • Choreographed and designed multiple marching band shows

  • Promoted positive attitudes and strong work ethic in students (grades 9 – 12)

 

Cub Scout Urban Coordinator

Boy Scouts of America, Okemos, Michigan

December 2007 – May 2008

  • Managed four after school cub scout programs (grades 1 – 5)

  • Planned for and taught activities in physical health, art, and cultural appreciation

 

Day Care Provider

Wee Care Day Care, Linden, Michigan

August 2001 – May 2005

  • Cared for children from 6 months to 12 years in an average class of twenty students

  • Planned for art projects, hands-on learning, and reading activities

Technology Qualifications

Proficient in:

  • Microsoft Office

  • Social media (Facebook,Twitter, Edmodo, Piazza)

  • Digital storytelling and movie making with iMovie

  • Website development (Wix, Weebly, Google Sites)

  • Wiki design and set up

  • Blog construction

  • Podcasting

  • Map mash-ups

  • Smart Board

  • Document camera

  • Video conferencing

  • Accelerated Reader Program

 

Positive Behavior Support and DIfferentiated Instruction, Flint, 2010

Certified in CPR and First Aid, 2010

Multiplie Intelligences and Growth Mindset Training, Howell, 2010

Developing Inquiry-Based Mathematics Instruction, Howell, 2011

Prioritizing Common Core Standards, Novi, 2012

Neuroscience and Activating Attention, Novi, 2013

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