Sasha Croswell

600 Trailwood Path Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301

Phone: 248-721-0035 E-Mail: sashaamina@gmail.com

Objective
To obtain a position as an elementary teacher where I can continue to grow professionally
while providing a safe, challenging, and enriching classroom environment.

Education
North American Montessori Center
Lower Elementary (6-9) Montessori Certification

June 2013 February 2014

Oakland University, Rochester Hills, Michigan

Masters of Teaching, Elementary Education
Major: Language Arts
GPA: 3.97

September 2011 Present

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts
Major: Communications
Minor: Psychology
GPA: 3.5

May 2008

Certifications
Certified, K-5 All Subjects, State of Michigan
Certified, 6-8 Language Arts, State of Michigan
Certified, Lower Elementary Montessori, North American Montessori Center
Michigan Teacher of the Year Nomination, State of Michigan

Teaching Experience
American Montessori Academy
Livonia, MI

August 2013 Present

First Grade Teacher

Montessori Certified teacher in a first grade classroom

Differentiated classroom instruction using small group, whole group, and hands-on methods
Created Common Core State Standard-based assessments and report cards
Implemented various teaching programs such as Words Their Way, Wordly Wise, Common
Core Coach Language Arts and Mathematics and Explode the Code
Collaboration with teaching team
Integrated computers, tablets, art and music into general classroom instruction
Member of Technology, Recycling and Field Day committees
Created recycling program leading to Green School certification

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American Montessori Academy

Livonia, MI

January 2013 April 2013

Student Teacher/Internship Kindergarten

Prepared and maintained a Montessori environment for five to six year old children
Used differentiated instruction with small groups
Participated in IEP meetings and created behavior plans as well as parent-teacher conferences
Conducted the TST (Teacher Support Team) program with individual students

Eastover Elementary
Bloomfield Hills, MI

September 2012 December 2012

Field Placement 1st grade

Implemented the Making Meaning program to increase comprehension

Used Everyday Mathematics to ensure students had a deeper understanding when problem
solving with numbers
Developed creative lessons plans, which integrated the use of technology (Smart Boards, iPads,
etc.)
Facilitated the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program by learning various signs in sign language to
communicate with disabled students

Four Corners Montessori

Madison Heights, MI

January 2012 April 2012

Field Placement Kindergarten

Prepared and maintained a Montessori environment for five to six year old children
Used differentiated instruction with science, social studies and math lessons
Used the Montessori math and language materials to teach students based on learning level
Completed a semester-long reading case study on an individual student, which included
running records, writing samples and recommendations for reading intervention

Troy Union Elementary

Troy, MI

September 2011 December 2011

Field Placement First Grade

Created and conducted whole group lessons in science and language arts
Assessed students with reading comprehension
Observed lead teacher on individual reading conferences
Facilitated Daily 5 activities and lessons
Worked extensively with Smart Board during student instruction and lesson planning

Professional Development
Fall 2014 Formal Assessment, Livonia, MI
Spring 2014 Smarter Balanced Assessment, Livonia, MI
Winter 2013 Brain Based Learning, Novi, MI

Winter 2013 Marzano Study, Livonia, MI

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Winter 2013 Blood Borne Pathogens Training, PCMI

Winter 2013 Certified First Aid and CPR, American Red Cross
Summer 2012 Sound Engineering: Interactive Whiteboard Training, Livonia, MI
Winter 2012 Moose Tree Preserve: Water Education for Teachers Certification, Lake Orion, MI

Mission Statement
I will provide a safe and positive classroom atmosphere where students can take an active role in the
learning process. I will motivate, educate and inspire them to be their personal best - intellectually,
physically, emotionally, technologically, and socially. I believe all students are unique learners;
therefore I will implement differentiated instruction so each student has an equal opportunity to learn.
I will teach with enthusiasm and strive to become a better educator with every experience.

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References
Renee Arnot
Principal at American Montessori Academy, Livonia, MI
(586) 601 7702
RArnot@charterschoolpartners.com
Lindsey Hornyak
Kindergarten Teacher at American Montessori Academy, Livonia, MI
(313) 377 4605
LHornyak@charterschoolpartners.com
Suzanne Cowles
MATEE Student Supervisor at Oakland University, Rochester, MI
(248) 370-2003
suzcowles@gmail.com
Roderick Gayta
First Grade Teacher at Eastover Elementary, Bloomfield Hills, MI
(248) 341 7100
RGayta@bloomfield.org
Lisa Christie
Kindergarten Teacher at Four Corners Montessori, Madison Heights, MI
(248) 542 7001
lisachristie@choiceschools.com
Kelly Bender
First Grade Teacher at Troy Union Elementary, Troy, MI
(248) 701 3771
kbender@troy.k12.mi.us