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[email protected] | 989.640.6331 | 3550 N Dewitt Road, St. Johns, MI 48879

Objective
To obtain an elementary teaching position that allows for the opportunity to implement
the knowledge and skills that I have obtained in order to support the academic journey
of young learners in a communal classroom environment.

Credentials

State of Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate, Expected June 2015


All Subjects, Grades K 5
Self-Contained Classroom, Grades K 8
Language Arts, Grades 6 8
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certification
First Aid/Child and Adult CPR Certification

Education
2014 2015
Michigan State University
Teaching Certification Internship Year
12 Graduate Credits Professional Roles/Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching Practice
2010 2014
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education (Language Arts Teaching Major)
Minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
CGPA 3.6724/4.0
2009 2010
Clinton County Regional Educational Service Agency/Lansing Community College
Teacher Preparation
2006 2010
St. Johns High School
CGPA 3.89/4.0

Study Abroad
2012
Michigan State University
Learning, Technology, and Culture in Europe
Netherlands, Germany, and France

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Field Experience
August 2014 May 2015
Year Long Teaching Internship, 2nd Grade Classroom, Horizon Elementary, Holt, MI
Involvement in data collection, analysis, and intervention planning
Created and implemented unit plans in all core subjects
Utilized Reading Street curriculum to support literacy instruction
Utilized Everyday Math curriculum to support mathematics instruction
Collaborative planning with grade level team teachers and fellow MSU intern
Provided support to Tier I students during the Response to Intervention literacy block
Co-led the GoGirlGo fitness/self-esteem program
Participated in the Math Support Lab
Attended biweekly Horizon professional development meetings
Experienced teaching on the balanced calendar
Involved in fall and spring parent/teacher conferences
Participated in meetings with parents and/or staff for students in need of further support
(academically or personally)
2013 2014
Field Placement, 4th Grade Classroom, Pattengill Academy, Lansing, MI
Planned and taught whole class lessons in each of the four disciplines in an Urban setting
Worked with different groups of focal students in order to obtain additional information
and gather assessment data
2014
English Language Learner (ELL) Classroom Placement, Donley Elementary, East Lansing, MI
Observed the practices of an ELL teacher in multiple age group settings
Planned and taught one lesson to a small group of ELL students
2012
Child Study Literacy, East Lansing, MI
Worked with one first grade student in areas of literacy; emphasis on assessment, strengths,
and areas in need of further support in literacy
2012
Resource Room Field Placement, Bingham Elementary, Lansing, MI
Observed the practices of a teacher in a Resource Room setting
Provided students with additional support with reading and writing
2010
Teaching Practicum, 2nd Grade Classroom, Oakview Elementary, St. Johns, MI
Created and taught whole class lessons
Lead the morning routine
Assisted students with assignments and reading
Created bulletin boards and graded assignments

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Work Experience
2011 Present
MSU Bakers & Food Stores Procurement Office
Assisted the Showcase Chair in the planning and organization of the 2014 Midwest
NACUFS (National Association of College & University Food Services) Showcase
Creating visual representations of data
Meeting with current and/or potential vendors
Editing Letters of Agreement, Contracts, and Request for Proposals
Creating/designing publications to be distributed
Communicating with contacts both inside and outside of the University
2010 2012
MSU Bakers & Food Stores Customer Service
Entered orders placed by phone, email, or in person
Assisted walk-in customers
Various organization-related office tasks
2010 2011
MSU Clinical Center, Medical Billing
Prepared/mailed insurance claims
Faxing, making copies, filing
Mail duties
Other miscellaneous organizational tasks
Fall 2008 and 2009
Uncle Johns Cider Mill
Operated the inflatables in the childrens play area

Activities
GoGirlGo, 2014
Math Support Lab, 2014
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, 2013 Present
Friendshop, 2011 2012
Students Involved in Community Service, 2010 2011
High School Marching and Symphonic Band, 2006 2010
Goodwins Volunteer Club, 2008 2010
Students Against Destructive Decisions, 2009 2010

Community Service
Special Olympics, 2011, 2013, and 2014
Silver Bells in the City Childrens Area, 2013
Christ Lutheran Church Soup Kitchen, 2013
MSU Community Music School Music Therapy Camp, 2012
Rainbow Homes Living Community for Adults with Cognitive Disabilities, 2011
Gateway Elementary (Mrs. Rowlands Fifth Grade Class), 2009-2010
St. Johns Mint Festival (Kids World), 2008 2012
Baby Pantry Christmas Party, 2008
Riley Elementary Carnival, 2009

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References
Kelly Mullen
Mentor Teacher
Horizon Elementary
517.803.7160
[email protected]
Patricia Ryan
Field Instructor
Michigan State University
517.881.9644
[email protected]
Shelly Proebstle
2nd Grade Teacher
Horizon Elementary
517.749.9896
[email protected]
Marta Mittermaier
Manager, Residential and Hospitality Services, Support Services
Associate Director, Culinary Services
Michigan State University
517.355.0273
[email protected]

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