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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)

  • Differentiate math and science instruction according to my students’ various needs taking special consideration for emotionally impaired and Autistic students

  • 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

  • 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)

  • Implemented effective individual, group, and whole class behavior management strategies

  • Involved students in meaningful, engaging, and authentic activities across the curriculum

  • 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)

  • Differentiated instruction according to my students’ various needs taking special consideration for emotionally impaired and English Language Learners

  • Taught and planned hands-on science, investigational math, social studies related to real life, and balanced literacy lessons

  • 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)

  • Created, planned, and taught literacy, math, science, and social studies lessons in whole class and small group instruction

  • Assessed students in literacy and math areas

  • Implemented individual classroom management techniques

 

Kindergarten Junior Placement at Lyons Elementary (9.2009 - 12.2009)

  • Performed a child study in the field of literacy with an individual ESL student

  • Observed classroom activities and management techniques

  • Created, planned, and carried out literacy assessments and activities

 

2nd Grade/3rd Grade/Special Education Sophmore Placement (9.2008 - 12.2008)

  • Participated in one-on-one activities with severely cognitively impaired and emotionally impaired students

  • Carried out reading groups and individual reading activities

  • Assisted students with literacy, math, science, and social studies activities

Teaching-Related Experience

2013 - 2015: Bricks 4 Kidz

Teacher (9.2013 - 8.2015)

  • Taught Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) principles to Preschool - 5th graders by building educational models using LEGO Bricks

  • 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)

  • Communicated directly with parents about students’ personal lives and social behaviors

  • Directed non-academic and academic activities for K - 2nd graders

 

Latchkey Childcare Provider (Sept-June, 9.2007 - 6.2010)

  • Built and maintained parent relationships

  • Watched-over and protected K - 2nd graders

 

Tutor (9.2008 - 6.2011)

  • Instructed 6 - 12 graders in math and science areas

  • Planned individual intervention and enrichment activities for each student

 

Volunteer Teaching Assistant at Creekside Elementary School (9.2006 - 1.2009)

  • Fulfilled approximately 150 hours

  • Assisted teachers with lesson activities, grading papers, administering assessments, and individual instruction

Research

2014 - Present: Michigan State University

Researcher (11.2014 - Present)

  • Conducting research regarding the how students make sense of science and the strategies teachers use to elicit and respond to their sense-making

  • Videotape and analyze science lessons for data

  • Co-authoring a research paper with a PHD student to hopefully be published in the journal, Science Scope

Professional Development​

  • Sexual Education Preparation Workshop Attendee, Eaton Regional Education Service Agency (RESA), Charlotte, MI (1.2016)

  • START: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Training, Ingham Intermediate School District, Mason, MI (11.2015)

  • Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) Attendee, Holt, MI (8.2015)

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