Lauren Tomlinson

1715 Skyline Drive | Rochester Hills, MI 40306 | (248)-462-4062 |

tomlin63@msu.edu
CERTIFCATION AND ENDORSEMENTS
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate
K-5 All subject areas, 6-8 Language Arts May 2015
K-12 Special Education- Learning Disabilities May 2015
EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Fifth Year Teacher Intern Program, 12 masters credits, August 2014-May
2015
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, May 2014
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher Intern:
McGregor Elementary School- Rochester Community Schools,
Rochester, Michigan, Third Grade, January 2015- May 2015
Accommodated different learners in a Title 1 setting
Planned and taught lessons in reading, writing, math, and
language arts daily
Collaborated with grade level team and resource team to solve
problems
Member of Community Service Involvement Club
Developed and implemented student behavior plans
Differentiated daily lessons for students academic, social, or
behavioral needs
Incorporated Cultures of Thinking routines into classroom
environment
Participated in tutor service for the current students
Teacher Intern:
Van Hoosen Middle School- Rochester Community Schools, Rochester,
Michigan,
6-8 Grade, August 2014-December 2014
Provided direct instruction in language arts and support for all
academic areas for students with a variety of different special
needs
Gained proficiency in using: Language!, Read Naturally, Visible
Thinking routines and SMART Technology.
Administered Key Math assessment on a student
Planned and implemented Individualized education plans.
Volunteered in after school events with the Anchors program

Conducted parent teacher conferences in person and through

email
Collaborated with general and special education staff to create
engaging lessons, solve problems, and foster student success
Created a report of educational assessment on a student using
Basic Reading Inventory, Dynamic Assessment, and AIMSweb.
Participated in building meetings and professional development
days
Substitute Teacher:
Rochester Community Schools, Rochester, Michigan,
October 2014-May 2015
Student Teacher:
Wilcox Elementary School- Holt Public Schools, Holt, Michigan,
Kindergarten
September 2013- May 2014
Planned science lessons on seasons and the effects they have on
earth
Initiated student- led discussion on families and how they are
different
Interviewed students about their reading habits at school and at
home
Accommodated students with special needs through sensory
breaks and physical activity.
Created a Functional Behavior assessment on a student
Implemented a behavior plan on a student
Student Teacher:
Okemos High School- Okemos Community schools, Okemos, Michigan,
Resource Classroom 9-12 Grades, September 2013- December 2013
Modified tests and assignments to meet the needs of students
Assisted students on assignments for their general education
classes
Observed in depth classroom management techniques
TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE:
SCAMP Teacher:
Rochester Avon Recreation Authority - Rochester, MI, 2011-2015
Responsible for direct supervision of children in a seasonal day
camp program
Oversaw the recreation and field trips of participating campers
Managed classroom schedule and activities daily
Assisted in creation of a talent show for participating campers
Tutor:
At Students Home, Okemos, Michigan, Third Grade
Tutored individual student on phonemic awareness and reading
comprehension skills
Administered reading and writing assessments for AIMSweb
Caregiver:
For young adult, Age 22, Rochester, Michigan 2008 Present

For young adult, Age 22, Rochester, Michigan 2014- Present

Responsible for safety and care of employer
Assisted employer in engaging activities in the local community
PRODESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Teach Like a Pirate, Rochester Community Schools, August 2014
Edmodo Training, Van Hoosen Middle School, August 2014
Cultures of Thinking, Rochester Community Schools, October 2014
Bookshare Training, Van Hoosen Middle School, October 2014
How to Socialize yourself out of a Job, Rochester Community Schools,
October 2014
Using Music & Activities to Manage the Classroom, MSU, October 2014
Building Relationships with Students, McGregor Elementary School,
January 2015
TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint

iPad
SMART technologies
Edmodo

iMovie
Google Drive
Dropbox

REFERENCES
Wendy Brown
Paula Pritchard
RARA Scamp
Michigan State University
Supervisor
Field Instructor/ Supervisor
Rochester, Michigan
Rochester, Michigan
Cell (248) 622- 3134
Cell: (248) 321 -0404
Wendybrown300@sbcglobal.
pritch45@msu.edu
net
Neal Hopkins
Employer
Rochester, Michigan
Cell (248) 202- 5706
nhopkins@mrksm.com
Carnella Johnson
Van Hoosen Middle School
Resource Teacher
Rochester Community Schools
Rochester Hills, Michigan
Cell (248) 470- 1212
cjohnson1@rochester.k12.mi.
us

Amy Szpotek
McGregor Elementary School
Second Grade Teacher
Rochester Community Schools
Rochester, Michigan
Cell (586) 604- 1429
aszpotek@rochester.k12.mi.us