Professional Target

To obtain a position in the field of elementary education where I am able to ensure that every child receives a quality
education by providing joyful, rigorous instruction to every student, every day.

Certification
Elementary Education by the State of Michigan

K-5 all subjects

K-8 all subjects, self-contained, Language Arts endorsed

Adult and Pediatric First Aid & CPR/AED
Epinephrine Education and Training

Education
Post Baccalaureate Teaching Certification Internship Program
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI

12 graduate credits toward a masters degree

Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education

Michigan State University East Lansing, MI

2014 2015

2014

Focus: Language Arts

Honors & Memberships

Michigan State University Deans List
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society
Golden Key International Honor Society

Spring 2013/Fall 2012

2013
2013

Professional Experience
Bennett Woods Elementary School Okemos, MI
Michigan State University Year Long Full-Time Internship Fourth Grade

Designed engaging unit plans using state standards for core instruction in the subjects of literacy, math,
science, and social studies
Employed a variety of formative assessments to guide future teaching as well as check for student
understanding
Differentiated instruction as needed by utilizing the curriculum from Everyday Mathematics and Reading
Street
Fostered students reading comprehension and fluency through small group instruction four days a week
both independently and collaboratively
Directed daily classroom procedures along with individual, small group, and whole-class behavior
Communicated effectively with parents by personally contacting by phone, through email, notes, and
messages.
Conducted spring parent/teacher conferences
Instituted an online fundraiser enabling me to purchase a class set of stopwatches necessary for students to
conduct multiple science investigations that I fabricated
Delivered a presentation on Class Dojo, a behavior management tool that I implemented into my classroom
Participated in multiple Teachers Learning Together (TLT) sessions, where educators observed each others
teaching and provided useful feedback, particularly about students level of engagement.

Colt Early Childhood Education Center Lansing, MI

Michigan State University Senior Year Field Experience First Grade

2014 2015

2013 2014

Developed and delivered lessons in literacy, math, science, and social studies for both small and whole group
settings according to Michigans state standards in each subject area
Assisted in individualized and small group math interventions as needed

Related Professional Experience

Member Service Representative
MSU Federal Credit Union East Lansing, Michigan

2012 2014

Used good judgment and excellent member service skills to effectively and independently resolve problems
and manage complaints

Secured the financial concerns of members by developing lasting relationships through listening, problem
solving, and providing superior service.

Junior Achievement Volunteer

Gier Park Elementary Lansing, Michigan Second Grade

Taught students about our government and the community in which they live in through hands-on activities

School-Age Lead Teacher

100 Acre Wood Daycare Holt, MI

2013

2009 2012

Created and implemented lesson plans for children from the ages of four to twelve

Community Involvement

2015

Bennett Woods Marchs Reading Month

Organized and assisted with reading theme, Pop Open a Good Book, by participating in a skit during the
school-wide kick-off assembly

Designed school-wide displays of grade level achievement towards Marchs reading goal

Bennett Woods Science Fair

Collaborated with other educators and parents to assemble a comprehensive family science night for our
students, their families, and community members

Managed a station where students had the opportunity to make a chemical reaction using Alka-Seltzer and
vinegar

Bennett Woods Caring Leaders

Co-directed an after school club in which fourth grade students carried out good deeds that helped their
school and greater community

Professional Development

2014 2015

Anita Archer Conference - Successfully Teaching Reading Foundation Skills in the Common Core
Edcamp Lansing
CPI Verbal De-Escalation Techniques presented by Okemos Public School
RTI/MTSS presented by Michigan State University
Engaging Students While Teaching Presented by Ann Castle & Jill Hort
RTI/MTSS presented by Okemos Public Schools
Teachers and the Law Presented by the Michigan Education Association
I Am a Teacher Expo, East Lansing, MI

Technology
Devices:
E-Mail Management:
Multi-Media Presentation:
Word Processing and Spreadsheets:
Curriculum:
Classroom:

Mac, PC, iPad

Microsoft Outlook 2013, Gmail
Prezi, PowerPoint 2013, SMART Notebook, Google Slides
Word 2013, Google Docs / Excel 2013, Google Spreadsheets
Pearsons Reading Street Literacy website
Document cameras, PowerTeacher, Weebly website builder, iPad