Resume
Objective
To enhance my knowledge of how to effectively teach math and science to middle school students and to continue to grow a network of professionals.
Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Master's Degree: Elementary Education- Science and Mathematics
(Expected 6.2016) GPA: 4.0
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education- Integrated Science Teaching Major
(5.2011) GPA: 3.93
Certification
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate
K - 5 All Subject Areas (K-8 All Subjects Self Contained Classroom), 6 - 8 Integrated Science (DI), (License Number: PV0000000801601) (8.2012)
Professional Experience
2014 - Present: Holt Public Schools
6th Grade Teacher at Washington Woods (9.2015 - Present)
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Differentiate math and science instruction according to my students’ various needs taking special consideration for emotionally impaired and Autistic students
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Participate in Teaming meetings with the school principal, psychologist, social worker, interventionist, occupational therapist, and case manager to develop plans to support my Autistic students
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Develop and implement Tier I, II, and III math intervention lessons based on the Multi-Tiered System of Support model
5th Grade Teacher at Washington Woods (10.2014 - 6.2015)
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Implemented effective individual, group, and whole class behavior management strategies
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Involved students in meaningful, engaging, and authentic activities across the curriculum
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Collaborated with two teaching partners to integrate their math and language arts instruction with my science and social studies instruction
Internship Experience
2008 - 2012: MSU Internships
3rd Grade Student Intern at Maple Elementary (8.2011 - 5.2012)
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Differentiated instruction according to my students’ various needs taking special consideration for emotionally impaired and English Language Learners
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Taught and planned hands-on science, investigational math, social studies related to real life, and balanced literacy lessons
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Collaborated with Paraprofessionals and the Resource Room teacher to better help the needs of my students
Kindergarten Senior Placement at Discovery Elementary (9.2010 - 5.2011)
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Created, planned, and taught literacy, math, science, and social studies lessons in whole class and small group instruction
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Assessed students in literacy and math areas
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Implemented individual classroom management techniques
Kindergarten Junior Placement at Lyons Elementary (9.2009 - 12.2009)
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Performed a child study in the field of literacy with an individual ESL student
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Observed classroom activities and management techniques
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Created, planned, and carried out literacy assessments and activities
2nd Grade/3rd Grade/Special Education Sophmore Placement (9.2008 - 12.2008)
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Participated in one-on-one activities with severely cognitively impaired and emotionally impaired students
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Carried out reading groups and individual reading activities
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Assisted students with literacy, math, science, and social studies activities
Teaching-Related Experience
2013 - 2015: Bricks 4 Kidz
Teacher (9.2013 - 8.2015)
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Taught Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) principles to Preschool - 5th graders by building educational models using LEGO Bricks
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Followed and modified lesson plans according to students' varying abilities
2006 - 2011: Hartland Consolidated School District
Summer Camp Counselor (June-Sept, 6.2006 - 8.2011)
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Communicated directly with parents about students’ personal lives and social behaviors
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Directed non-academic and academic activities for K - 2nd graders
Latchkey Childcare Provider (Sept-June, 9.2007 - 6.2010)
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Built and maintained parent relationships
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Watched-over and protected K - 2nd graders
Tutor (9.2008 - 6.2011)
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Instructed 6 - 12 graders in math and science areas
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Planned individual intervention and enrichment activities for each student
Volunteer Teaching Assistant at Creekside Elementary School (9.2006 - 1.2009)
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Fulfilled approximately 150 hours
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Assisted teachers with lesson activities, grading papers, administering assessments, and individual instruction
Research
2014 - Present: Michigan State University
Researcher (11.2014 - Present)
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Conducting research regarding the how students make sense of science and the strategies teachers use to elicit and respond to their sense-making
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Videotape and analyze science lessons for data
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Co-authoring a research paper with a PHD student to hopefully be published in the journal, Science Scope
Professional Development
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Sexual Education Preparation Workshop Attendee, Eaton Regional Education Service Agency (RESA), Charlotte, MI (1.2016)
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START: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Training, Ingham Intermediate School District, Mason, MI (11.2015)
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Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) Attendee, Holt, MI (8.2015)
