KATY M.

LAWSON
6850 Oakhill Rd. Clarkston, MI 48348 katylawson01@gmail.com 248-877-4090 Objective To obtain an elementary (K-8) teaching position in which I am able to foster a positive, safe, and engaging learning community where student growth is cultivated through collaboration and differentiation. Certification K - 5, All core content areas, Michigan 6 - 8, Language Arts, Michigan Infant, Child, and Adult First Aid and CPR Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan Teaching Certification Internship August 2013 May 2014 Completed 12 graduate credits for Masters Degree in Teaching and Curriculum Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan Bachelor of Arts, Education August 2010 December 2012 Major: Elementary Education Teaching Major: Language Arts Teaching Experience Challenger Elementary, Kentwood, Michigan Michigan State University, Year Long Internship Third Grade August 2013 April 2013 participated in setting up the classroom prior to the first day of school co-planned and co-taught all subjects with collaborating teacher throughout year built positive relationships with students through communication and weekly lunches implemented Star of the Week project to build classroom community used tools from Capturing Kids Hearts to develop positive classroom environment developed and maintained a closed Facebook page for communication with families designed and taught units and lessons in literacy, math, science, and social studies worked with students one-on-one, in small groups, and as a whole class throughout year led daily 3rd grade small group for reading support using Leveled Literacy Intervention conducted reading conferences with individual students to support literacy goals incorporated technology, including iPads, Net Books, SMART board lessons, and videos attended staff meetings, district-wide professional development, grade-level meetings, IEP meetings, and parent-teacher conferences independently planned and taught a diverse class of twenty-six students in all subject areas for six-week lead teaching

Gier Park Elementary, Lansing, Michigan Michigan State University, Senior Year Field Experience - Kindergarten September 2011 May 2012 planned and taught lessons in math, science, literacy, and social studies to a diverse class used audio-recording and blogging to publish and celebrate student poetry compiled art-integrated alphabet portfolios for each of the twenty students Wexford Montessori Magnet School, Lansing, Michigan Michigan State University, Junior Year Field Experience - Pre-K-Kindergarten January 2011 April 2011 assisted teacher and students in a variety of subjects and projects conducted student interviews and assessments to compile research data worked with small groups of students to do hands-on and inquiry-based activities Teaching-related Experience Kentwood and PESG Substitute Teacher Grand Rapids area, Michigan April 2013 Present implement provided lesson plans in grades K-12 and various subjects perform daily procedures and routines use effective classroom management strategies and skills Academic Coach for Math, Spanish, Psychology, and Linguistics Office of Supportive Services, East Lansing, Michigan February 2012 December 2012 provided academic support and tutoring for college-age students in specific courses addressed student questions and concerns in coursework taught and reviewed course content through engaging mini-lessons Wyldlife Middle School Leader Young Life, Mason, Michigan September 2011 December 2012 mentored and built consistent, positive relationships with middle school girls organized events, activities, and camping trips for Mason Middle School students planned and led weekly Wyldlife Club and Bible Study for students Summer Camp Counselor The Springs Camp and Retreat Center, Gladwin, Michigan May 2012 August 2012 counseled campers in grades 2-12 for weeklong summer camp programs led campers to build skills in communication, cooperation, trust, and creating community facilitated campers in games, activities, and team-building initiatives

Volunteer English as a Second Language Instructor Refugee Development Center, Lansing, Michigan September 2011 December 2011 assisted ESL instructor in teaching lessons worked with small groups of English Language Learners initiated conversations and developed relationships with ESL students Activities Department Coordinator Outdoor Adventure Inc., Davison, Michigan May 2010 August 2010 organized daily programs and activities for children through adults coordinated and led special events for resort guests developed a weekly newsletter and managed e-mail/website advertising Volunteer Tutor Sabaoth Ministries, Grand Rapids, Michigan September 2008 April 2009 assisted inner-city elementary and middle school students with their schoolwork engaged the children in a variety of fun, interactive activities established positive relationships with students and learned about Hispanic culture Volunteer French Teacher Harvey Swanson Elementary, Ortonville, Michigan September 2007 May 2008 planned and taught weekly French lessons to second grade students encouraged learning about the French language and culture engaged students in hands-on activities and games using French Professional Development Fire Up! Conference, Grand Rapids, MI, March 2014 Productive Group Work Workshop, Kentwood, MI, 2014 Enriching Enrichment, Kentwood, MI, 2014 Guided Reading Workshop, Kentwood, MI, 2014 Math Guided Instruction Seminar, Kentwood, MI, 2013 4 Block Literacy Seminar, Kentwood, MI, 2013 Working with Words Professional Development, Kentwood, MI, 2013 Leveled Literacy Intervention Seminar, Kentwood, MI, 2013 Informative Writing Lesson Study, Kentwood, MI, 2013 Math in Focus Workshop, Kentwood, MI, 2013 Lucy Calkins Writing Workshop Seminar, Kentwood, MI, 2013 Fire Up! Conference, Grand Rapids, MI, 2013 Gradual Release Instructional Model Workshop, Kentwood, MI, 2013 MEAs Legal Basics for New Teachers Seminar, Grand Rapids, MI, 2013 Ready for Take-off SMAC Plan Development, Kentwood, MI, 2013 TIES Smart Board and Google Apps Workshop, East Lansing, MI, 2012 Kappa Delta Pi I am a Teacher! Conference, East Lansing, MI, 2012

Technology Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint Google applications Gmail, Drive, Maps, Earth Blog and website creation Blogger, WordPress, Weebly Apple computers MacBook, iPads, iPod, iPhone Web-based software services Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram Classroom instructional tools ELMO, Interactive Dry Erase Board, projector, Net Books, webcams, digital cameras Online instructional and collaborative tools Prezi, Wiki Spaces and applications, Discovery Education, Reading and Science A-Z, Study Island, YouTube, Vimeo, Photoshop, iMovie Honors and Achievements Glenn and Thelma Buell College of Education Endowed Scholarship, March, 2013 Deans List, 9 consecutive semesters Potchen Eleanor Award, May, 2012 Award of Excellence in Mathematics, Oakland University, May, 2010 Interests Spending time with friends and family, hiking, reading, writing, baking, traveling, volunteering References Ayrica Bakri Third Grade Mentor Teacher Challenger Elementary 2475 52nd St. Kentwood, MI 49508 Work: 616-698-2524 ext. 23107 E-mail: ayrica.bakri@kentwoodps.org Deb Niewiada Field Instructor Michigan State University 10736 Lovers Lane NW Grand Rapids, MI 49534 Home: 616-677-1701 Cell: 616-826-7251 Email: dniewiada@yahoo.com Connie VanBelois Grand Rapids Area Internship Coordinator Michigan State University Cell: 616-883-6066 E-mail: vanc@msu.edu Becky Rogers Third Grade Team Teacher Challenger Elementary 2475 52nd St. Kentwood, MI 49508 Work: 616-698-2524 ext.23106 E-mail: becky.rogers@kentwoodps.org Mark Bea Principal Challenger Elementary 2475 52nd St. Kentwood, MI 49508 Work: 616-698-2524 ext. 23202 E-mail: mark.bea@kentwoodps.org James Granger Young Life Area Director Phone: 517-324-3294 E-mail: jamesgranger5@gmail.com